boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council

PART I: INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT Chapter 2: Historic Context, Settlement Policy & Vision
Policy 3
Support and encourage the appropriate growth of Boyle over the Plan period and
facilitate such growth where it can be demonstrated that such proposals are consistent
with national, regional and local level policy and in line with the sequential approach.
Policy 4
Endeavour to ensure, in so far as is practicable, that the zoning of land and growth of
Boyle is accompanied by adequate infrastructural provision including the provision of
local social and community infrastructure (such as schools, neighbourhood centres,
crèches, community halls, recreation facilities, etc.), at an appropriate rate.
Policy 5
The resolution of partially constructed and unfinished housing developments will be
encouraged and facilitated where feasible, in accordance with the recommendations set
out in ‘Managing and Resolving Unfinished Housing Developments – Guidance
Manual’ DECLG/Housing Agency, August 2011.
Policy 6
Encourage high-quality urban design that balances the achievement of densities with
the provision of high quality services, the management of public safety and the
provision of high quality access and networks.
Policy 7
Encourage and facilitate the development of tourist activities in the town without
compromising the environment, natural or built heritage of Boyle.
Policy 8
Ensure the sustainable long term development of the town, by not developing beyond
its environmental carrying capacity, particularly with respect to wastewater treatment.
Objectives for development in Boyle
Objective 2
Encourage the development of industrial services activity which is compatible in terms
of scale, neighbouring uses, and the urban form of Boyle.
Objective 3
Encourage Boyle to develop niche activities or roles which will help in the further
development of the town, as detailed in this LAP.
Objective 4 Ensure that all proposed development is appropriately assimilated into the
surrounding landscape, in order to ensure that it does not impinge in any significant
way upon the character or integrity of the landscape, regardless of its zoning.
Objective 5 In order to maximise the utilisation of existing and future infrastructure
and to promote sustainability, a ‘sequential approach’ should be taken when
considering development proposals.
Objective 6 Continue to raise the profile of the tourism industry in the area with the
continued development of water related tourism holidays (principally cruising, angling
and active water-sports).
Objective 7
Seek to implement a bicycle sharing scheme in the Boyle LAP area with bike stations
situated at Boyle Harbour, the town centre and Lough Key Forest & Activity Park.
Objective 8
Encourage all developments particularly in the Riverside and Harbour areas to have
high quality design, and have regard to the existing built and natural environment; and
important river and canal views.
Objective 9
Encourage improved access for all to the Boyle River and Boyle Harbour in order to
realise their potential for recreation and amenity.
Objective 1
Promote compact forms of development with more comprehensive development of the
backlands of Boyle and more efficient use of public infrastructure and services.
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