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PART I: INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT Chapter 2: Historic Context, Settlement Policy & Vision The second Key Development Area identified for Leisure Tourism is an area at Boyle Harbour. In order to maximise the tourism potential of Boyle Harbour to the town it is considered that this area should be developed for appropriate leisure tourism use. The Council envisages a high quality mixed-use development with improved pedestrian and vehicular links to the town centre. The development could provide the following land uses, amongst others: ‣ café, restaurant ‣ leisure facilities & safe play areas for children ‣ civic social amenity/community clubs ‣ ground floor retail ‣ holiday accommodation ‣ artisan and crafts quarter ‣ open space Th e development shall be planned so as to ensure that public access to the area is maximised, through the development of quality and legible public access links, which link to the town centre and adjoining areas. See Chapter 5 for further details and guidance on this Key Development Area. New Residential Development There are two Key Development Areas identified for New Residential Development to the east of the town. (See Figure 3) When planning for the intensification and rationalisation of the existing residential footprint of the town, it is imperative to consider the following objectives and principles of sustainable development: ‣ a reduction in the need for transportation and traveling; ‣ reduction in the extent of urban expansion and sprawl, maintaining a clear distinction between urban and rural areas; ‣ the promotion of higher density residential development, thereby making more efficient use of the land resource available; and ‣ the promotion of development on ‘brown-field’ sites thereby reducing the need for new development on ‘green-field’ sites. These objectives meet with the aspirations of national and local policy as well as best practice on sustainable development. The two Key Development Areas identified for New Residential Development are situated in existing residential areas in close proximity to the town. These areas have been identified in order to help consolidate development in Boyle, and are in close proximity to the town centre, therefore reducing dependency on the car. Adequate servicing of these lands is considered to be economically viable and satisfactory road access can be achieved. Residential development in Boyle during the 2012-2018 LAP period is outlined in greater detail in Chapter 8 – Urban Development and Design. Business Enterprise Park/Light Industry A Key Development Area has also been identified for Business Enterprise Park/Light Industry. RCC is committed to attracting industry to County Roscommon and recognises the importance of Business Enterprise Parks/Light Industry in terms of employment creation, and the economic and social development of Boyle. Whilst the LAP cannot directly influence future industrial and commercial development, it can adopt a plan-led approach by, for example, ensuring that sufficient and appropriate land is zoned and available for industrial and commercial development. Reserving land for light industry, warehousing, enterprise units and ancillary uses such as training, education, childcare, financial, and recycling facilities are examples of appropriate uses in this area. See Chapter 8 for further guidance on this Key Development Area. Development of this area will be subject to adequate servicing of these lands. The following Specific Objective (SO1) therefore applies to this Key Development Area: Specific Objective 1 (SO1): Business Enterprise Park/Light Industry: Roscommon County Council will favorably consider planning applications for appropriate uses providing the lands are adequately serviced and satisfy the criteria of proper planning and sustainable development. Industrial Uses The sixth Key Development Area has been identified for Industrial Uses. RCC recognises the importance of ensuring that sufficient and appropriate land is zoned and available for industrial uses. Land is reserved in this Key Development Area for the manufacturing and service industry, storage facilities as well as ancillary facilities such as training, education, and childcare, amongst others. See Chapter 8 for further guidance on this Key Development Area. Development of this area will be subject to adequate servicing of these lands. The following Specific Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 16
PART I: INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT Chapter 2: Historic Context, Settlement Policy & Vision Objective (SO2) therefore applies to this Key Development Area: Specific Objective 2 (SO2): Industrial Uses: Roscommon County Council will favorably consider planning applications for appropriate uses providing the lands are adequately serviced and satisfy the criteria of proper planning and sustainable development. Bicycle Sharing Scheme As an accessible alternative to motorised travel an ever increasing number of towns and cities around the globe have introduced bicycle sharing schemes, which are sustainable, reduce the carbon footprint of commuting and provide for a healthier means of getting around towns and cities. Improving linkages between Boyle Harbour, the town centre and Lough Key Forest & Activity Park at Rockingham in order to boost tourism in the area is seen as the primary reason for introducing such a system in Boyle. It is considered that an initial scheme including approximately 12-15 bikes could be introduced. Figure 4 below illustrates a potential main route for a Bicycle Sharing Scheme in Boyle, which could subsequently be extended to incorporate Boyle Train Station to the south of the town core. Photo 11: dublinbikes, Dublin Photo 12: Bicycle Sharing Scheme, Paris Photo 13: Bicycles for free use in Hoge Vehuwe National Park, Netherlands In summary, the Development Strategy sets out an ambitious plan for Boyle. If implemented, the Boyle area will become a town characterised by: a quality and diverse retail offering, riverside walks, buildings of high architectural quality and design, improved public transport, good access and parking for private transport, high quality social, recreational and cultural amenities, and quality employment opportunities. It will help enhance Boyle’s appeal as a riverside town, strengthening the town’s core and making the best use of available lands. Each aim in the Development Strategy is linked to a set of policies that set out the long-term development framework for the proper planning and sustainable development of the town. The Council’s long-term commitments are presented as a series of objectives. These relate to policies and serve to link actions on the ground with the strategy. dublinbikes, Dublin Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 17
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