Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Plan1.5 PLAN CONTENTThe Plan comprises of this Written Statement together with the schedule ofmaps.Chapter 1 contains an introduction to the plan, review of the 2003 Plan and anoutline of the policy framework for the Local Area PlanChapter 2 reviews the demographic profile of the town and estimates futurepopulation projections.Chapter 3 contains the policies and objectives with respect to residentialdevelopment. The chapter focuses on housing issues within the town, such as theavailability of zoned land, social and affordable housing provision and energyefficient building.Chapter 4 is concerned with Economic Development in the town. This chapterexamines the employment structure of the town and contains objectives andpolicies on how best to provide for sustainable economic developmentChapter 5 examines Social and Community Development and focuses onmatters relating to education, health, recreation, social exclusion and theprovision of community facilities.Chapter 6 relates to Tourism and identifies policies to maximize the tourismpotential of the town.Chapter 7 deals with transportation and traffic management looking at issuessuch as parking, public transport and road infrastructure.Chapter 8 relates to Infrastructure, and includes details of the Council’sinvestment in Water and Sewage infrastructure, as well as information on futureCouncil investment proposals and schemes.Chapter 9 pertains to the Built Environment and covers issues such as the towncentre, urban design, built heritage and conservation.Chapter 10 outlines the Council’s approach to protecting the openspace/amenity areas and the natural environment.Chapter 11 sets out the Development Standards, and other issues that thePlanning Authority will consider, when processing an application for planningpermission. Some of the relevant guidelines, to which applicants must haveregard, are also identified.There are a number of Appendices to the Written Statement. These Appendicesare part of the Plan and can be found at the back of this document. The scheduleof maps contained at the rear of this document includes a zoning map, principlesmaps etc.6
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Plan1.6 PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORKNationalDevelopmentPlan …1.6.1 National Development Plan 2007-2013-Transforming Ireland a better quality of life for allThis National Development Plan encompasses investment of €184 billion overthe next seven years. It sets out a programme of integrated investment that willunderpin the ability of the Country to grow in a manner that is economically,socially and environmental sustainable. As well as planning for the physicalinfrastructure to support progress, a major focus of the plan is on investment ineducation, science, technology and innovation. The National Development Planintegrates strategic development frameworks for regional development for ruralcommunities and for protection of the environment with common economic andsocial goals.The investment framework and strategy of the National Development Plan willenhance physical and spatial planning. It establishes a financial frameworkwithin which local physical planning can be articulated and its strategiesadvanced. Investing will be made in capitalizing on the important regional andlocal roles of Irelands network of towns so that these can attract investment andact as engines of local growth within a under revitalized and diversifying ruraleconomy.1.6.2 National Spatial StrategyNationalSpatialStrategy….The National Spatial Strategy (NSS), published in December 2002 by theDepartment of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The NSS is atwenty-year planning framework designed to achieve a better balance of social,economic, physical development and population growth between regions. TheNSS has determined that in the South East Region critical mass will be enhancedthrough Waterford performing as a gateway supported by Kilkenny andWexford as hubs. Its focus is on people, on places and on building communities.The NSS sets out a national context for spatial planning to inform regionalplanning guidelines and strategies including statutory development plans.The NSS stresses the importance of creating places that will attract and sustainboth people and jobs.7
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