Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

Chapter 11: Development Control Standards11.11 DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONSThe Planning and Development Act 2000 provides for a DevelopmentContribution Scheme whereby Planning Authorities may, on granting planningpermission, under Section 34 of the Act include conditions requiring thepayment of a contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilitiesbenefiting the development in the area of the Planning Authority and that isprovided or intended to be provided by or on behalf of the Local Authority,regardless of other sources of funding for the infrastructure and facilities.Section 48 of the Act outlines the legal procedure for the implementation of thisScheme. Contributions will be levied in accordance with the DevelopmentContribution Scheme in place at the time of granting permission.11.12 BONDS AND SECURITYIn the development of private residential schemes (both houses and apartments),roads and services are to be provided in advance of dwelling completion. In thecase of large developments, provision of roads and services may be phased withthe approval of the Planning Authority.To secure the satisfactory completion and maintenance of all roads, footpaths,open spaces and other services within a development, it shall be necessary forthe developer, prior to the commencement of the development, to submit a bondfrom an Insurance Company or other financial institution acceptable to thePlanning Authority. The amount of the security Bond will be calculated on thebasis of 25% of the estimated cost of the development works. This bond shallremain in force until such time as all the works are satisfactorily completed, and/or the development has been taken in charge by Waterford County Council. Inthe instance of a developer carrying out site development works only, a bondgreater than 25% may be required.11.13 INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS11.13.1 GeneralWith new industrial and commercial developments, adequate provision shall bemade on site for storage and stacking space (in addition to provision for parkingof vehicles). Storage and stacking areas should be located to the rear of thebuilding, where possible.Table 11;Site Coverage &Plot Ratiomaximum site coverage maximum plot ratioCommercial/ Retail 75% 1.5Industrial 75% 1.1All development of an industrial nature shall be appropriately screened in orderto protect and contribute to the general amenity of the area.90