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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. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 22
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2012-2018 & BEYOND Chapter 3: Infrastructure & Services PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND CHAPTER 3: INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES 3.1 INTRODUCTION Infrastructural development and investment is a vital component in ensuring sustainable development. This country has experienced unprecedented growth and change over the past decade with the resultant pressure on infrastructure including; roads and transportation infrastructure; energy resources, water, waste-water collection and treatment, solid waste recovery, and communications infrastructure. (See Maps 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b & 5) 3.2 ROADS & TRANSPORTATION 3.2.1 Existing Context ‣ Rail and Bus Services Boyle is situated approximately 44 kilometres from Roscommon Town, 16 kilometres from Carrick-on- Shannon and 40km from Sligo. The Plan Area is served by the Bus Eireann Expressway and Bus Eireann Local services, with routes serving, amongst others, Carrickon-Shannon, Roscommon Town, and Dublin. There are also a number of private operators running bus services in the area. Boyle is served by the Rural Transport Initiative, with links to the greater Boyle rural area as well as the Carrick-on-Shannon area. Within Boyle there is an attractive railway station which operates on the Dublin/Sligo line and is serviced 8 times a day. Taxi/Hackney Services also operate in the area. (See Maps 3a & 3b) ‣ Access Roads Boyle town has easy access onto the N4 National Primary Route (Dublin to Sligo), with the N61 providing the north east link to the N4. Boyle town center is on the N61 National Secondary route which links; Athlone, Roscommon and Boyle. The R294 Regional Road is the other main arterial road through the centre of the town, linking the N4 from the East, to the West of the town and onto Ballina. The town is also served by the following regional roads; the R295 to Ballymote in the north-west and by the R361 Boyle/Frenchpark Road to the south west. The L5043 local road links the hinterlands to the west of Boyle town and commences at the junction with the Crescent on the N61, and the L5058 links the town to the Lough Key Forest & Amenity Park amenity area via an over bridge on the N4. The Indicative Preferred Corridor for the N61 Boyle Town Bypass is illustrated on Map 3. This proposed corridor should be reserved free of development for the N61 By-Pass for Boyle to connect with the R361 (Frenchpark Road). This project involves the construction of a new bypass route for the N61; approximately 5kms in length and the construction and realignment of existing regional and local roads, approximately 3kms in length. Progression of this scheme is currently suspended due to budgetary constraints. The National Roads Authority’s (NRA) primary function, under the Roads Act 1993, is to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of National roads throughout the country. For this purpose, it has overall responsibility for planning and supervision of construction and maintenance works on these roads. Maintenance and improvement works on the regional and local road network are funded annually by the Department of Transport and are administered by RCC. Other works, such as the provision and repair of footpaths, are funded from development contributions received by RCC and other sources. Details of Plans and Projects for roads infrastructure are discussed under the “Major Roads Infrastructure” section of this chapter. ‣ Urban Streets A Traffic Management Plan for Boyle town was prepared to cater for the traffic capacity, the provision of car parking, and loading facilities for the businesses of the town. Traffic flow through the town has improved with the completion of the recommended measures, i.e. a partial one-way traffic system, speed restraints, pedestrian crossings, and the relocation of the Bus Stop. However, some congestion still occurs in the town centre along the major traffic routes due to the volume of traffic, non-compliance with the traffic management controls, on-street parking, and business delivery arrangements. RCC recognises the importance of resolving this situation by improving accessibility through, amongst others, the provision of adequate car-parking facilities and controls, and the regularisation of casual and street trading activities. The traffic flow through the town continues to be an issue that will be addressed with the proposed N61 Boyle Town bypass. In addition, until such time as the N61 Boyle Town bypass is constructed a certain amount of congestion will still occur. As mentioned previously, the streets along the main traffic routes through Boyle are, for the most part, Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 23
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