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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 />

Boyle Local Area Plan <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2018</strong> Page 1

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