Forward Planning

3 components:

i) Forward planning Plans (County Development Plan and 12 Local Area Plans)

Strategies (Housing/Retail/Wind)

Studies (Housing Land Availability)

Input into other plans (Local Economic and Community Plan)

ii) HeritageBuilt, natural & archaeological heritage (Heritage Plan)

iii) Conservation

Record of Protected Structures

Wider Context

• National Planning Framework replacing National Spatial Strategy…

• Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies of the three Regional Assemblies

to run from 2016-2022....

•Office of Planning Regulator - evaluate and assess plans, report to Minister,

undertake research....

•Planning Policy Statement – community shape process, coordinate local

authorities and other bodies, provide guidance....

• Infrastructure planning by Irish Water, National Transport Authority, energy

grid operators....

• New economic realities require a more focused approach..

• Wider policy context: climate change adaptation, transitioning to a low

carbon economy, economic development, environmental protection..

Kildare County Development Plan 2017 - 2023

• Council document – transcends all functions and areas • Evidence based, open, transparent and inclusive• Sets out an overall strategy for proper planning and

sustainable development of county • Includes 20 village plans, 21 rural settlement

strategies and 5 environs plans. Establishes the policy framework for:– Planning application decisions– Developments by Council - houses, roads etc (Part 8) – Delivery and co-ordination of infrastructure

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7 key stages – 6 year life How a County Development Plan is put together

1 – Pre-review Strategic issues paper

2 – Initial Public Consultation (a) Statutory notice(b) Issues Paper(c) Review submissions

3 - Preparation of Documentation Prepare Draft Plan

4 – Public Consultation Display Draft Plan / consideration of submissions

5 – 2nd Display (if required) Display of any Material Amendment(s) to Draft Plan

6 – Completion of Process Adoption of Plan

7 – Post Plan Implement/monitor

Subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment /Appropriate Assessment /Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

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We are

here !

99 week review process

Commenced 2 April 2015

Completed 23 February 2017

Operational 23 March 2017

Public key input into the following stages:

• Issues Paper

• draft Development Plan

• Amendments to draft Development Plan

Draft Development Plan is adopted by elected members

Timeline

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8 week consultation period – 2 April to 29 May•Newspaper Notice•Publication of Issues Paper•Poster•On line or hard copy submissions•Information Sessions – each MD

Issues Paper

Topics1. Strategic Direction/Vision;2. Population and Housing;3. Economic Development, Enterprise and Employment;4. Movement and Transportation;5. Infrastructure6. Environment;7. Social, Community and Cultural Development;8. Urban Design and Architecture;9. Landscape and Heritage;10. Rural Development and Natural Resources; and11. Tourism

Issues Paper

• Typically for towns with a population 5000+ • Lasts for 6 years• Review can be deferred • Must be consistent with the objectives of the county

development plan, its core strategy, and regional planning guidance

• Contents – zoning objectives; – objectives for phased development, community facilities,

amenities and on standards for design of development

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Local Area Plans

• 7 key stages

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Local Area Plans

1 – Pre-review Background research

2 – Initial Public Consultation (a) Statutory notice(b) Issues Paper(c) Review submissions

3 - Preparation of Documentation Prepare Draft Local Area Plan

4 – Public Consultation Display Draft Local Area Plan/ consideration of submissions

5 – 2nd Display (if required) Display of any Material Amendment(s) to Draft Local Area Plan

6 – Completion of Process Adoption of Local Area Plan

7 – Post Plan Implement/monitor

Subject to SEA/AA/SFRA

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18 to 35 weeks to complete from date draft Local Area plan is placed on

public display

Members key input into the following stages:

• Adoption of draft Development Plan

• CEO’s Report on Submissions made on the draft Development Plan

• Adoption of the Development Plan

Review of Local Area Plan

12 Local Area Plans

Celbridge/Castletown 2010 Clane 2009 Kilcock 2009 Sallins 2009Monasterevin 2008 Kilcullen 2014 Leixlip/Collinstown 2010 Naas 2011 Newbridge 2013 Maynooth 2013 Kildare & Magee Barracks 2012 Athy Town & environs 2012

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Local Area Plans currently under review

Draft on display• Kilcock • Monasterevin

Issues Paper • Leixlip / Collinstown• Celbridge / Castletown

Background research• Sallins• Clane

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