boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR <strong>2012</strong> – <strong>2018</strong> & BEYOND Chapter 8: Urban Development & Design<br />
8.2.4 Urban Development within the LAP Area<br />
Boyle has a rich blend of history and modern day<br />
activity. The town and surrounding <strong>area</strong> has a<br />
considerable wealth of historic and natural features. In<br />
order to achieve sustainable development and foster<br />
vital communities, neighbourhoods should be<br />
encouraged to evolve and grow. Whilst the town has<br />
attractive streetscapes with many fine vernacular<br />
buildings and traditional fascia, it has a run-down<br />
appearance in parts. The town has had little investment<br />
in recent years and many retail premises are gradually<br />
being replaced by service and office functions. As<br />
outlined in Chapter 2 there are opportunities for<br />
significant regeneration and redevelopment within the<br />
town core and indeed throughout the Plan <strong>area</strong>.<br />
In addition to the policies and objectives outlined in the<br />
RCDP 2008-2014, policies and objectives for Urban<br />
Development in Boyle are outlined below.<br />
Policies for Urban development<br />
Policy 70<br />
Consider good urban design principles in the<br />
development of the LAP <strong>area</strong>, and require new<br />
development to enhance the existing urban <strong>area</strong>s and<br />
improve pedestrian priority.<br />
Policy 71<br />
Development over the lifetime of this Plan shall be<br />
focused on employment generation, the consolidation of<br />
the town centre, the completion of ongoing<br />
developments and the provision of community and<br />
social services (where feasible).<br />
Objective for Urban development<br />
Objective 104<br />
Prevent urban sprawl and ribbon development into the<br />
countryside surrounding Boyle, with particular<br />
emphasis on control of ribbon development along main<br />
approaches to the town.<br />
‣ Residential Development Design<br />
It is the policy of the <strong>Council</strong> to ensure that all<br />
residential developments comply with the requirements<br />
of the RCDP 2008-2014; Chapter 12; Development<br />
Management Guidelines and Standards and Chapter 8<br />
of this LAP, and to ensure that all residential<br />
developments have regard to the guidelines published<br />
within the Urban Design Manual – A Best Practice,<br />
(DEHLG, 2008). It is also the policy of the <strong>Council</strong> to<br />
ensure that all residential proposals protect and improve<br />
existing residential amenities and to provide for<br />
appropriate residential/infill development, having<br />
regard to the topography, scale, character and amenities<br />
of the <strong>area</strong>.<br />
A renewed emphasis is required on how quality urban<br />
design, based on the principles of good urban spaces,<br />
active streets, and a sustainable mix of uses will<br />
contribute to the vision of a compact, green town with<br />
an enduring economy and quality neighbourhoods.<br />
The quality of design, layouts and architectural<br />
treatments are essential considerations of the<br />
development process. High quality design has a<br />
considerable positive impact on the character and<br />
vitality of <strong>area</strong>s where it is achieved. RCC aims to<br />
ensure that developments are carried out to design and<br />
construction standards which are aesthetically pleasing<br />
and functionally and environmentally sustainable. Pre<strong>plan</strong>ning<br />
discussions with the Planning Authority can<br />
assist in achieving quality environments.<br />
Policies for Residential Development<br />
Policy 72<br />
Facilitate the Housing Authority’s programme for<br />
housing, including;<br />
• the provision of new housing,<br />
• renovation/refurbishment of existing buildings;<br />
• the provision of suitable accommodation and<br />
facilities for the Traveller Community;<br />
• the provision of suitable accommodation for people<br />
with disabilities;<br />
• the provision of social and affordable housing; and,<br />
• implementation of the provisions of Part V.<br />
Policy 73<br />
Require that new residential accommodation meets the<br />
following;<br />
• necessary standards of energy consumption,<br />
sanitation and high standards of design;<br />
• avoiding unnecessary development on floodplains;<br />
• avoid traffic or environmental problems or damage<br />
to visual amenity;<br />
• encourage suitable infill development on<br />
appropriate sites; and,<br />
• prevent further ribbon development along roads<br />
within the development envelope and immediately<br />
contiguous thereto.<br />
Policy 74<br />
Ensure that a high standard of design is incorporated<br />
into residential developments through careful<br />
consideration of the layout to facilitate pedestrian safety<br />
and restrict vehicular traffic speeds.<br />
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