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 1: Introduction<br />
1.1 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE<br />
PART I:<br />
INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT<br />
CHAPTER 1:<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
<strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong> (RCC) as Planning Authority for the <strong>County</strong> is<br />
required to make development <strong>plan</strong>s, manage development, and preserve and<br />
improve amenities. Objective 3 of the <strong>Roscommon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Development Plan<br />
(RCDP) 2008-2014, sets out a priority list for the preparation of Local Area Plans<br />
and Village Design Statements during the lifetime of the 2008-2014 Plan. A Local<br />
Area Plan (LAP) for Boyle is indicated on the priority list.<br />
developers and other interested bodies of the policy framework, objectives and landuse<br />
proposals for the Boyle <strong>area</strong>.<br />
This Plan was prepared with careful consideration of existing services, land-uses,<br />
infrastructure, <strong>plan</strong>ning proposals and outstanding <strong>plan</strong>ning permissions.<br />
Environmental considerations and the concept of Sustainable Development underpin<br />
all the aims, policies and objectives of the <strong>plan</strong>.<br />
The Lough Key LAP 2009-2015 and Boyle LAP <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2018</strong> are intrinsically linked<br />
and should be considered concurrently, particularly from a tourism perspective. It is<br />
imperative that links between these two Plan <strong>area</strong>s are strengthened and improved.<br />
LAPs take a detailed look at a specific <strong>area</strong>, identifying and analysing the various<br />
issues of relevance, before establishing and setting out principles for the future<br />
sustainable development of the <strong>area</strong>. These issues include amongst others;<br />
‣ Infrastructure and Services<br />
‣ Economic Development and Employment<br />
‣ Built and Natural Heritage<br />
‣ Social and Community Facilities<br />
‣ Recreation, Leisure and Tourism, and<br />
‣ Urban Development<br />
The Boyle LAP <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2018</strong> comprises this written statement and accompanying<br />
maps. It is necessary that both be referred to in considering the proper <strong>plan</strong>ning and<br />
sustainable development of the <strong>area</strong>. This <strong>plan</strong> has been prepared in accordance with<br />
the requirements of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010 and provides the<br />
statutory basis for the consideration, by the <strong>Council</strong>, of <strong>plan</strong>ning applications<br />
submitted. The period of this <strong>plan</strong> will be six years from the date of its adoption,<br />
subject to any review or alterations.<br />
The main aim of this LAP for Boyle is to set out a framework for the physical<br />
development of Boyle so that growth may take place in a co-ordinated, sensitive and<br />
orderly manner, while at the same time conserving the <strong>area</strong>s built and natural<br />
heritage. This <strong>plan</strong> strives to inform the general public, statutory authorities,<br />
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