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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 8: Urban Development & Design Policy 75 Ensure that developments are appropriately designed in terms of their form, density, size and dwelling types within residential areas, such that they contribute to the built character of the area. Policy 76 Require the naming of residential developments to reflect local place names, language or topographical features as appropriate. Policy 77 Facilitate the refurbishment of rundown/dilapidated dwellings whether for permanent or holiday home usage. Any proposal must respect the scale of refurbishment and any extension to same should respect the residential amenity of adjoining properties. Objectives for Residential Development Objective 105 Encourage infill housing developments on appropriate sites where the proposals respect the existing scale and character of the area, and sufficiently protect the amenities of adjoining properties in the area Objective 106 Assess and ensure that all proposals for residential developments comply with the Development Management Guidelines and Standards section of the RCDP 2008 – 2014 as well as those contained at the end of this chapter. Objective 107 Encourage strong frontages onto main thoroughfares creating definite building lines and continuity of the structure of the Town Centre. ‣ Re-Use & Regeneration of Derelict Sites & Buildings Dereliction and vacancy along the town’s main streets remains a significant issue that needs to be addressed in Boyle. This high level of dereliction coupled with a lack of maintenance of many properties detracts from the town’s visual attractiveness thereby discouraging tourists and shoppers. Sporadic dereliction and vacancy has impacted particularly on Green Street, Patrick Street, and Main Street where the commercial base has become eroded and dispersed. The Council, in conjunction with landowners, has a core responsibility with regard to the re-use and regeneration of derelict sites and buildings, particularly given the legal mechanisms available to it under the Derelict Sites Act. The Derelict Sites Act 1990 was enacted in June 1990 provides for more effective arrangements against land dereliction. It repeals the Derelict Sites Act 1961 and restates its relevant provisions thus consolidating the law on derelict sites and provides for an annual levy on certain derelict sites in urban areas. RCC Policy on Derelict Sites (October 2010) can be viewed on the Council’s website; www.roscommoncoco.ie, in the Corporate Services Section. Under this policy the Council will continue to focus on towns and villages within the county and will work with owners to improve the appearance of their properties. RCC will however enforce the provisions of the derelict site legislation where necessary. There are currently 29 townlands within the county and Boyle Town which are prescribed as “urban areas” for the purpose of the Derelict Sites Act 1990. RCC is petitioning the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government to have over 60 areas described as “urban areas”. A levy applies to all properties on the Derelict Sites Register at 31 December each year in urban areas and any area prescribed by the Minister. The amount of the levy is 3% of the Market value. However, in subsequent the amount shall not exceed 10% of the market value. A valuation can be appealed to the Valuation Tribunal. If a property is sold the levy that is accumulated is recouped to the Local Authority. It is RCC policy to charge a derelict site levy on all sites on the Derelict Sites Register. This levy shall be payable on demand where a derelict site in an urban area is on the Derelict Site Register. RCC will continue to inspect properties around the county but members of the public are empowered to report a derelict site in their town or village by completing a complaints form on the Council website. The Derelict Site Register is available on the council website at the Courthouse in Roscommon. In accordance with Roscommon County Council’s Development Contribution Scheme 2008, all developments on sites which are on the Derelict Sites Register will receive a 50% reduction on the full development contribution. In addition to derelict sites, Boyle town has a number of traditional shop fronts which add character to the town and should be retained as part of any refurbishment. Businesses are encouraged to contribute to the upkeep of these shop fronts and structures in the interests of the general visual amenity of the town. Policy for the Re-Use & Regeneration of Derelict Sites & Buildings Policy 78 Identify and facilitate the development and renewal of obsolete areas, derelict sites and derelict buildings in a manner appropriate to the area. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012 – 2018 Page 112
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 8: Urban Development & Design ‣ Backland Development Urban sprawl and ribbon development may often result in unsustainable infrastructure costs. It is therefore more appropriate to look to existing town centre serviced land as an untapped resource in towns. Traditionally, a typical feature of urban development is the existence of relatively large rear garden spaces. These typically take the form of elongated strips of land which, in many cases are disused and disorderly. Such a land bank, due to its town centre location, is often serviceable and may provide potential for appropriate sustainable development. Whilst the appropriate development of such land parcels is desirable, the Planning Authority would encourage such development where the various land owners can combine the holdings to form a viable and developable land parcel. In this regard, the Planning Authority would not be in favor of the development of individual plots, a piece-meal approach to new development. The development of larger plots of land is more desirable, as it allows for a more strategic and sustainable means of providing residential and commercial accommodation. This is also dependent on whether such development is appropriate in terms of the built heritage of the area. ‣ Town Centre Development Local retailers in towns and villages play a vital role in maintaining the rural economy in many parts of the County. The location of small retailers in the heart of a town or village creates a focal point and a sense of community. Boyle requires investment due to a lack of street activity brought on by an excessive number of vacant units. Boyle has the potential to develop its role in supporting the network of smaller towns and villages across the County. With regard to retail policy, RCC seeks to encourage the development and expansion of the retail sector in Boyle. This is to be achieved by promoting and developing the vitality of the existing shopping area within the town facilitating the provision of local retail needs, and the expansion of the retail area. The Council also recognises the important contribution of family run and owned businesses to the vitality of the town and will seek to encourage these. Boyle has a compact retail and commercial base and provides neighbourhood and local retail services to a relatively local catchment. This serves an important function in providing vitality and sustaining the area. The demand for additional facilities will depend on population increase and ongoing tourism developments may augment shopping and commercial activities. It is recognised that the town requires a more diverse retail base and this will be encouraged. Commercial activities in Boyle are relatively limited. The Council will seek to facilitate the continual growth of the service sector in the town in order to sustain the commercial base, increase business confidence and provide an improved service. ‣ Shopfronts & Advertising In view of the rich built heritage in Boyle all stakeholders in the town are encouraged to improve the visual appearance of the town. Proposals for new shop fronts and advertising signs should be sensitively designed to protect and retain the historic character of the town. The Council will consider the possibility of encouraging high quality shop fronts through competitions for best shop front, best streetscape etc. ‣ Public Realm Improvement The Cresent area encompassing the car park, Courthouse, Clock Tower and open space is the focal area of the town (see Figure 12). However, this area is currently dominated by hard surfaced car parking rather than casual retailing and recreational uses. The potential replacement of a portion of the car parking provision in this location with a larger improved landscaped public realm, essentially making the town centre a pedestrian priority area, could greatly enhance the Town Centre. Blurring the lines between public and private space and creating a signature place for community interaction and involvement could be of great benefit to Boyle. The use of additional landscaping and street furniture would encourage residents and tourists alike to use this space and in turn improve the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The enhancement of this area in the town would also allow for an improved area for markets and an entertainment space for street performance and music events, when and if the need arose. An improved planting scheme would also really enhance this area. Ultimately the improvement works set out above would assist in developing the retail function, a café culture and vitality and vibrancy of the town centre in tandem with the provision of additional off street car parking. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012 – 2018 Page 113
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