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OFFALY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 - 2015 Volume 2 - Settlement Plans 5.4 Amenities (Open Space) All new in-depth residential development schemes should incorporate sufficient good quality open space in accordance with the County Development Plan standards. In particular, a substantial high quality public open space area, such as a “village green” is considered necessary as part of the overall development of the area zoned for ‘other settlement lands’, (See Annotation No. 3 on accompanying map). Developers should utilise existing features, such as the stream in the west, to enhance their proposals. In this regard, the Council will endeavour to ensure that different development interests consider the above when designing any new residential, or other developments, for example by requiring the formulation of a master plan or plans in accordance with County Development Plan standards. The village core is built around an existing green area and any development / redevelopment in the vicinity should respect and enhance this element. 5.5 Trees and Boundaries New development should ensure the protection of mature trees, hedgerows and the conservation of existing stone walls, and their integration into new development. Where the provision of new boundaries are required, these should comprise native hedgerow planting, or stone walls which consist of stone found in the locality. Where comprehensive new development occurs, it should take into account the pattern of existing hedgerows and incorporate same into layouts or plant connecting hedgerows where hedgerow removal to facilitate development works is necessary. The Council will require that all new development will respect the predominantly rural nature of the settlement, in particular through the provision of sensitive landscaping schemes. In the event that the removal of tree(s) is deemed to be necessary, it will be conditional on replacement with appropriate species. 5.6 Local Issues a) The incremental provision of footpaths on both sides of roads, through requirements for works as part of planning permissions granted, or by way of development contributions / special development contributions is envisaged, to improve the amenities of the area. b) Adequate lighting to be provided along all routes within the village boundary, over time. c) Progressively underground overhead cables. In the case of new development, ducting will be required under new roads or new / upgraded footpaths. d) Access points to be provided where necessary, in the village. e) Enhancement of gateway features and natural edges as the opportunity arises so as to increase the sense of place and character of the village. 5.7 Zoning Objectives Lands within the village boundary are formally zoned under this plan. The zoning objectives are those contained within the County Development Plan 2009 – 2015. In the case of ‘residential’ zoning, no maximum or minimum densities are specified in this plan. However, this zoning will accommodate the more mainstream types of development and particular regard will be had to standards contained in the County Development Plan 2009-2015, Chapter 19, Built Form and the Residential Density Guidelines, (Department of the Environment, Sept. 1999), or any reviews thereof. 5.8 Map Annotation - Guidance & Requirements for Development 1. This area is considered suitable for high quality innovative infill scheme(s), allowing for a tighter grain to be achieved and bringing added variety to the village. It should be accessed by a loop road linking the areas represented by the two “arrows” on the plan, and provide a connection to the existing lane to the rear (north) of the Roman Catholic Church, if possible (see also 2.3.b). 2. This area is considered suitable for more conventional type residential development and to make provisions for school expansion and playing fields, where necessary. It is therefore zoned for residential use and public, community and educational uses. It should be accessed by a loop road linking the areas represented by the two “arrows” on the plan (see also 2.3.b). 3. This area is considered as an opportunity to accommodate any other type of development while tying the outlying housing development, to the north side of the Birr Road, to the village February 2009 | Kinnitty Village Plan | page 107
OFFALY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 - 2015 Volume 2 - Settlement Plans proper. Given the differences in land uses that could occur in this zone the landowners / development interests are encouraged to bring forward a “master plan” for the entire zone. This should include an open space element, utilising the stream as a focus with a pedestrian walkway (see also 5.4). It should be accessed from both frontages and include a road linking the areas represented by the two “arrows” as shown, (see also 2.3.b) on the accompanying map. These link roads, as mentioned in 1,2,3 when taken together will give the village an internal road network, which will bring depth to the settlement and permeability to the village fabric. 4. Protect the existing stone wall at this location and incorporate it as a feature, if possible, into any future footpath that may be provided in this area. 5. This entire quadrant is part of the Slieve Bloom Environment Park and is seen as an important asset to both the county in general and Kinnitty in particular. It makes an enviable setting, affords excellent views (see also 1.3) and as such is outside the village boundary to protect it from any further non-essential development. 6. The fact that these lands sited on the south side of the Birr Road are not zoned, is not intended to preclude consideration for appropriately designed scaled single dwellings. Any such proposals should respect the amenity value of the trees and raised earth bank along the road frontage and be designed and located appropriately to protect these and also to protect the amenities of the village. February 2009 | Kinnitty Village Plan | page 108
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