Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Planstrategy is consistent with the directional requirements of the NSS, and supportsand fosters balanced spatial development at a local, city and regional level.The Waterford PLUTS is one of the key enabling supports, which WaterfordCounty Council and Waterford City Council need to put in place to support thedevelopment of the Gateway at Waterford.1.6.15 Development Plans – Public Consultation – Draft of Guidelines forPlanning AuthoritiesThe Draft Development Plan Guidelines were issued by the Department of theEnvironment, Heritage and Local Government in April 2006. The Guidelines setout a framework within which development plans will achieve high standards.The guidelines state a number of key points as follows;• Development Plans should be strategic• Development Plans should be a catalyst for positive change and progress• Development Plans should anticipate future needs on an objective basis• Development Plans have a roles in protecting the environment andheritage• There is a need for consistency between plans and strategies at differentlevels is essential• Ownership of the development plan is central to effectiveimplementation• Diverse community needs should be addressed• The observation of a certain code of conduct in the making of adevelopment plan.This LAP has been prepared in the context of the draft Guidelines.1.6.16 Best Practice Guidelines on the Preparation of Waste ManagementPlans of Construction and Demolition ProjectsThe Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government issuedGuidelines on best practice in the Preparation of Waste Management Plans forConstruction and Demolition projects. The Guidelines establish a set of criteriato determine if certain projects require Project C&D Waste Management Plans.The Guidelines further specify what information should be contained in suchManagement Plans.1.6.17 The European Convention on the Protection of the ArchaeologicalHeritage (Valletta Convention) 1992The aim of the Valletta Convention is ‘to protect the archaeological heritage asa source of the European collective memory and as an instrument for historicaland scientific study.’ The Convention provides the basic framework for policyon the protection of the archaeological heritage in Ireland. This was ratified byIreland in 1997 and requires that appropriate consideration be given toarchaeological issues at all stages of the planning and development process.12