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 I: INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT Chapter 2: Historic Context, Settlement Policy & Vision<br />
The Boyle LAP has adopted a Land Use Strategy that provides a flexible and<br />
facilitative approach that combines mixed use zoning and the designation of<br />
development <strong>area</strong>s (specific objectives for development). The mixed use zoning<br />
component of the Plan provides an overall framework designed to direct development<br />
in an orderly and appropriate manner and to provide for a greater mix of<br />
complementary uses in appropriate locations. The use of development <strong>area</strong>s provides<br />
more detailed guidance regarding the mix of uses and the type, density and design of<br />
development appropriate in the different <strong>area</strong>s.<br />
This combined approach is considered necessary to allow the town to continue to<br />
develop in a more integrated manner. It is also recommended that a sequential<br />
approach of development be adopted, which encourages development in optimum<br />
locations in the town core before proceeding to outer town centre <strong>area</strong>s. This<br />
approach to land use development will require the coordination, co-operation and<br />
collaboration of a range of different stakeholders to achieve the common vision<br />
presented in the Plan. In particular, landowners may need to work together to prepare<br />
group proposals for their lands that show how a suitable balance can be struck<br />
between an appropriate level and design of development with sufficient community<br />
gain to meet the needs of the <strong>local</strong> community.<br />
Local residents and community groups will also be encouraged to be actively<br />
involved in the process and provide their input into proposals. This will clearly<br />
require additional input and effort from all stakeholders to move the process forward<br />
and to resolve potential obstacles to the delivery of appropriate community facilities<br />
and amenities in conjunction with high quality developments. The Planning<br />
Authority will also consider the use of Master Plans for all large development<br />
proposals to show the locations, nature and scale of development and the manner in<br />
which appropriate types and locations of community facilities and amenities are to be<br />
delivered.<br />
The key development aims for Boyle are to:<br />
‣ Facilitate future sustainable growth whilst ensuring that the natural environment is<br />
not compromised<br />
‣ Protect the historic core of the town<br />
‣ Encourage and promote sustainable tourism activities<br />
‣ Strengthen linkages to Boyle Harbour, Lough Key Forest & Activity Park and the<br />
greater Shannon-Erne Waterway<br />
‣ Support and strengthen a vibrant town centre living environment<br />
‣ Ensure a mix of residential accommodation is provided with its own distinctive<br />
character and easy access to the town core<br />
‣ Encourage a diverse range of employment opportunities<br />
‣ Promote a range of commercial/retail services in line with the <strong>Roscommon</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Retail Strategy and any recommended amendments to the Strategy.<br />
This LAP focuses on consolidating the town centre by permitting appropriate in-fill<br />
development, and the expansion of the town in accordance with Maps 14a & 14b –<br />
Land Use Zoning. Other considerations include for example; appropriate scale, design<br />
use, the availability of existing infrastructure, services, and environmental protection.<br />
The Plan ultimately seeks to develop and improve, in a sustainable manner, the social,<br />
cultural and environmental assets of the <strong>area</strong>.<br />
Ensuring that developments are completed to design and construction standards that<br />
result in a visually and functionally pleasing environment, is at the core of the<br />
development strategy. It is imperative that development in Boyle is managed<br />
appropriately, in particular the protection and enhancement of the built and natural<br />
environment. In addition to the policies outlined in the RCDP 2008-2014, the<br />
following policies and objectives apply:<br />
Policies for development in Boyle<br />
Policy 1<br />
All development should be sustainable and take account of; the availability of public<br />
transport infrastructure, the socio-economic profile of residents, and creation of<br />
appropriate and sustainable levels of employment and commercial activities; which are<br />
in proportion to residential development in Boyle, and protect the rural hinterland and<br />
urban greenbelt.<br />
Policy 2<br />
Consolidation of the town, employment generation, appropriate tourism development;<br />
the completion of ongoing development, and the provision of community and social<br />
services (where feasible); will be the primary focus of development in Boyle over the<br />
lifetime of this LAP.<br />
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