boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council

PART I: INTRODUCTION & CONTEXT Chapter 1: Introduction
The screening process for this LAP at the various
stages has determined that a full SEA, as required by
the Planning and Development (Strategic
Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004; and in
accordance with the Department of Environment,
Heritage and Local Government (DEHLG) SEA
guidelines is not required as the LAP is not likely to
have significant effects on the environment.
1.6 APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT
In addition to the SEA process, an Appropriate
Assessment has been undertaken. The screening was
undertaken in accordance with the requirements of
Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive
92/43/EEC). This Directive requires an Appropriate
Assessment of land use plans with respect to the
ecological implications of any plan or project, whether
within or outside a designated site, which does not
directly relate to the management of the site but may
impact upon its conservation objectives. The Screening
Report considers whether, based on the best scientific
knowledge, the Plan will have potential impacts on the
conservation objectives of any Natura 2000 Sites, and
if so, the development where necessary, of mitigation
or avoidance measures to preclude negative effects.
The report has been conducted in accordance with the
Methodological guidance on the provision of Article
6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC. The
screening report concluded that the Boyle Local Area
Plan does not require further Appropriate Assessment.
1.7 FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT
The Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 has also been
assessed in accordance with the Guidelines for
Planning Authorities on The Planning System and
Flood Risk Management (2009). The avoidance
principle of the sequential approach has been met to
avoid development in areas at risk of flooding and to
ensure that flood risk will not be increased elsewhere.
This screening report finds that the Boyle LAP does
not require further assessment under Stage 3, which
involves a Detailed Flood Risk Assessment.
With regard to Natura 2000 Sites, there are no SPAs or
cSACs in, adjoining or in close proximity to the Boyle
LAP Area. As the avoidance principle of the sequential
approach has been met to avoid development in areas
at risk of flooding and to ensure that flood risk will not
be increased elsewhere, it is considered that the Boyle
LAP 2012-2018 will not negatively impact on any of
the Natura 2000 sites identified.
Roscommon County Council will take cognisance of
the OPW’s National Flood Hazard Mapping and any
future reports in relation to flood risk for the Boyle
area and remaining County.
Photo 1: King House
Photo 2: Frybrook House
Photo 3: Boyle Abbey
Photo 4: Clock Tower, The Crescent
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