Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

Chapter 11: Development Control Standards11.4 MASTER PLANSA Master Plan will be required for the redevelopment of Tramore Race Course(M1), Pickardstown (M2) and Ballinattin (M3). The Council is committed toundertaking a Master Plan in relation to service, road layout and phasing ofdevelopment at Monvoy and Knockenduff (Zone R2)The Master Plans shall contain a written statement and a plan or series of plans (in digital,3D or in any other format requested by the Planning Authority)indicating the objectives in such detail as may be determined by the PlanningAuthority for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area andshould include the following ( It should be noted that this is by no means anexhaustive list and the Planning Authority may require additional information inthe preparation of a Master Plan)• Proposals in relation to the overall layout and design of the area;• Details regarding access/improvement of existing roads etc. A mobilityPlan should also be submitted as part of the overall Master Plan ;• Details regarding the adequate servicing of the site;• Identification of appropriate set backs from alternative land uses;• Identify and protect sensitive and highly visible areas;• Outline phasing of development.11.5 ROAD SAFETY AUDITSThe council will require Road Safety Audits for developments requiring theprovision of a new vehicular access, or the alteration of an existing vehicularaccess point, onto National Primary and National Secondary Routes. A RoadSafety Audit may also be required on non-national routes, where council deemsit necessary. The current standard with regard to the submission of a RoadSafety Audit is the NRA’s DMRB HD19/01 and Guidelines HA42/01.There will be a presumption against development within road reservationcorridors, identified in this plan and for National Road developments.In addition, a Traffic Impact Assessment shall be submitted together with anydevelopment application, for developments likely to have significant impact onroad safety.11.6 STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTWhen considering proposals the council will assess the general ability ofdevelopments to satisfy site suitability and technical considerations. Theseinclude:-• The availability of adequate services and infrastructure;• The adequacy of screening/ landscaping;• The height, scale, bulk, finishes and detailed design;• The sustainability of storm/surface water storage and runoff proposals; and• The availability of adequate sight lines at vehicular entrance points.77