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