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DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN2011 - 2017

ISSUES PAPER

YOUR CITY; YOUR SAY

January 2009

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DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN2011 - 2017

THE BIG PICTURE ISSUES

Contents:

Introduction

International, National and Regional Dimension

Sustainable Dublin

Urban Form and Spatial Structure

Population and Housing

Economic Development and Employment

Movement and Transport

Community Development

Arts & Culture

Landscape and Open Space, Bio-diversity & Recreation

Conservation & Built Heritage

Sustainable Infrastructure

SEA

Appendix 1: Development Plan Timetable

Appendix 2: Development Plan Mandatory Requirements

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Dublin City Development Plan 2011 2017 Issues Paper

What is this Issues Paper for?

Dublin City Council is starting the preparation of a new City Development Plan. This plan-

making process will take two years and will end with the publication of the Dublin CityDevelopment Plan 2011-2017.

Public displays and wide ranging consultation will take place throughout the two year processand regular updates on whats happening will be available at www.dublincity.ie

This Issues Paper is meant to kick-start public debate on what broad planning anddevelopment matters should be included in the new Plan. This paper sets out what weconsider to be the main development issues facing Dublin City but the list is not set in stoneand we want to hear what you think.

We want to hear your views on what you think are the big picture issues facing the City.During the two year process there will be plenty of opportunity to raise and discuss more

detailed matters but at this stage we would ask you to concentrate on the big picture issues,and not, for example on the rezoning of particular parcels of land.

If the new Plan is to reflect your concerns and aspirations, in addition to Governmentstrategies and guidelines, it is important that we have your input right from the outset.

The City Manager very much welcomes your views, or those of any group or organisation yourepresent, on what you consider the next City Development Plan 2011 2017 should contain.

What is the City Development Plan?

The Development Plan sets out a vision and an overall strategy for the proper planning andsustainable development of Dublin City over a six-year period. Basically, it sets out policies

and objectives that guide the development of the city in terms of physical growth and renewal,economic, social and cultural activity, and environmental protection and enhancement.

The City Council is following an integrated or joined-up approach to developing the new Planso that all the elements of what makes Dublin a great place to live, work and visit will beincluded. To do this we are looking at how the issues for the Plan will help to deliver;

1. An Economic Vision Developing Dublin City as the heart of the Dublin region and the

engine of the Irish economy with a network of thriving spatial and sectoral clusters, afocus for creative talent and creative assets

2. A Social Vision Developing Dublin City as a compact city with a network of sustainable

neighbourhoods which have a range of facilities and a choice of tenure and house types,promoting social inclusion and integration of all ethnic communities

3. A Cultural Vision Making provision for cultural facilities throughout the city and promoteawareness of our cultural heritage and promoting safe and active streets through designof buildings and the public realm

4. An Urban Form and Spatial Vision Creating a connected and legible city based on

active streets and quality public spaces with a distinctive sense of place

5. A Movement Vision Helping to build an integrated transport network and encouraging

the provision of greater choice of transport. Planning and zoning objectives will bebrought together to increase the opportunities to live and work close to transport hubsand corridors

6. A Sustainable Vision Providing for an overall framework involving key principles,strategies and objectives to drive a vision of Sustainable Dublin over the next 20 years,making sure that buildings can adapt to changing needs and encouraging better waste

management strategies

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International, National & Regional Dimension

The current Development Plan sets out the framework for the growth of the city in line with thehigh-level policies of the National Development Plan, the National Spatial Strategy and theRegional Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area. In keeping with these plans, the

current strategy for Dublin supports the consolidation of the city by making the best use ofland, and integrating land-use and transport. The Plan seeks to meet the needs of the city, thewider region and the State as a whole. As the Capital City, it is vital that Dublin continues togrow and operate on an international scale while at the same time providing for the needs ofits residents, workers and visitors alike.

While the Regional Planning Guidelines support the National Spatial Strategy, thedevelopment surge which resulted from our recent long period of economic success has putpressure on infrastructure, created unsustainable commuting patterns and led to a wearingaway in the quality of the natural environment in some areas.

In addition the built-up area of Dublin City has now extended to the entire City Boundaryincluding north, west & south, and this trend is likely to continue e.g. at Naas Road.

Therefore there is an increasing need for co-operation between local authorities in the CityRegion.

There is also a growing sense that Dublin should be more strongly promoted as a city region.A consolidating city region, with some two million people by 2020, is more likely to be able tocompete and work with city regions outside Ireland for investment, jobs, tourism etc., providedthe Dublin City Region is developed as a sustainable metropolitan area with quality of life asits core value.

International DimensionAt an international level Dublin operates in a globalised world economy where city regionsplay an increasingly important role. These city regions compete not only on economicgrounds, but also across the environmental, social and cultural spectrum. Quality of life in

Dublin is a key factor that makes the City attractive for foreign investment. In addition,international benchmarking is now a standard way to compare cities and it is critical thatDublin develops strong citywide strategies to maintain and build on our international status.We also need to build partnerships between other global city regions.

National DimensionThe National Spatial Strategy is a 20-year framework for balanced regional developmentacross Ireland. The Strategy recognises the important role Dublin that plays in the economiclife of the region and country. The Strategy recognises too that successful European capitalshave a key role in promoting the interests of the country in an international arena.

The National Development Plan recognises the unique role of the capital as a nationalgateway and sees the implementation of Transport 21 as part of the sustainable consolidation

of the City by integrating transport and land use. The National Spatial Strategy also supportsquality consolidation and the need to develop the national roles of Dublin Airport and theTrans European Road Network, all of which are necessary parts of Dublin as our nationalhub.

Regional DimensionThe Regional Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area 2004 includes a strong visionfor Dublin as a major European centre, competing and collaborating as a city regioninternationally.

The Settlement Strategy in the Guidelines sets out a clear hierarchy with the metropolitanarea as its core. The City forms the central part of this metropolitan area. The main vision forthe metropolitan area is one of a compact, sustainable city, supported by a much enhanced

public transport system and community infrastructure. Nevertheless, the recent economicboom has put pressure on this infrastructure, leading to unsustainable urban sprawl.

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The Regional Dimension for Dublin tends to be focused on transport and population. Othercities have wider portfolios in relation to the economy, multi-centred specialisms, greeninfrastructure, city branding and cross sectoral alliances / governance.

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The Big Picture Questions

How can we further develop collaborative city networks (e.g. with our twin cities,

such as San Jose) to facilitate information exchange and encourage partnershipin projects?

How can we build a consensus to brand and promote the Dublin City Region

internationally?

What can be done in the next Development Plan to support and develop a

creative alliance of sectors in Dublin, including the educational and researchsectors? For example, is there a need for an international school?

How can the Development Plan achieve economies of scale to make sure it

remains a major Global and European Centre, while still serving the needs of thecity region and the country as a whole?

How can we maintain Dublin as the national gateway for the country as a whole

and internationally (through its airport, port and emerging Transport 21 Network)?

What collaborative mechanisms can be put in place across the region to support

environmentally sustainable programmes (water supply, wastewater management,transport and waste management)?

What further arrangements should be put in place between statutory agencies to

manage the structure and form of a consolidating Metropolitan area e.g. along themajor transport radial routes?

How can open spaces and green links in the Region be more strongly developed

and managed? (such as river valley, canals, parks)

What can be done to tackle the problem of unsustainable urban sprawl?

What do you think? Have we left out any of The Big Picture issues?

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How can we make better use of key resources of land, buildings, materials, water

and energy for the future sustainable development of the city?

What should be included in a sustainability checklist for all new development and

in all plans?

Is the usage of renewable energy sources feasible in City Centre locations and, if

so, how?

How do we encourage use of the District Heating Network and get commercial

development to use Combined Heat and Power systems?

How do we protect and increase ecological habitats and identify possibilities to

create new linked habitats, especially, on open spaces, along rivers, canals andthe coast and on institutional lands?

How can the Council encourage the control and conservation of water, forexample, the use of green roofs, semi permeable paving and rainwaterharvesting, and is there implications for the built environment?

What development policies would protect the City from the risk of flooding,

especially in high-risk areas?

Given the downturn in the Irish economy, how can the development sector afford

the additional costs in providing for sustainable infrastructure can / should thecost be borne by the consumer i.e. house purchaser?

Could Dublin take the lead in promoting Environmental Green Industries?

Should we encourage more sustainable development by linking suchdevelopment (including Building Energy Rating) to tax incentives?




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Urban Form / Spatial Structure of City

The spatial structure of Dublin is provided by both its natural and man-made features. Theriver Liffey, together with the area between the canals, containing both the old city and theworld famous Georgian Squares, all help to convey the citys strong character and identity.

The basic building blocks of this unique urban character consist of individual buildings,streets, urban spaces and neighbourhoods. At all levels it is important to foster character andcoherent patterns of urban structure, to make the city more legible and create a sense ofplace.

The existing Development Plan strategy for the spatial structure of the city has three keyelements:

Expanding the city centre eastwards to the Docklands and westwards to Heuston

Developing Prime Urban Centres as sustainable hubs in the suburbs e.g. North

Fringe, Ballymun, Crumlin and Rathmines

Making new developing areas/regeneration areas, such as Pelletstown, Digital Hub

and Poolbeg

Urban Form & DensityOne of the main objectives of the current Development Plan is to create a sustainablecompact city with good public transport, less reliance on cars and a sustainable mix ofservices e.g. schools, libraries, shops, parks for each neighbourhood. Dublin is recognised asa relatively low density city compared to many European cities, although there are a growingnumber of good examples of quality higher density accommodation being provided (e.g. thenew Ballymun, St. Annes, Milltown and at York Street in the city centre)

A Coherent, Connected CityThe city centre contains new clusters of development such as at Docklands, Temple Bar, andHeuston. Others are emerging, including the DIT at Grangegorman and the Digital Hub. Inaddition, a number of new civic spaces have been created for example, the GPO plaza onOConnell Street, Smithfield and at the City Hall. The City Council aims to link these clustersand spaces so that people can find their way around the city and experience Dublins uniquecharacter and atmosphere.

Urban Design / ArchitectureUrban design is essentially a tool to assist in the craft of creating quality urban spaces; it isabout how buildings are put together to shape and enliven our streets and civic spaces. Goodurban design supports the economic, social, cultural and sustainability goals of the city.

Architecture, if done properly contributes to the quality of urban life, civic pride and cityidentity. Good architecture recognises that most buildings work quietly as a backdrop to thecity and in turn allows the city to be distinctive.

Urban Public SpacePublic space is fundamental to city living and quality of life. Being able to take part, asindividuals and communities, in our public spaces is an affirmation of democracy, toleranceand the enjoyment of urban life. Dublin has in the last decade seen the growth of a promisingrecent network of public space from Meeting House Square, City Hall, the Liffey Boardwalkand Grand Canal Dock.

The SuburbsDublins built-up area is now extending out to the city boundaries, with new communities atthe North Fringe, Pelletstown and Park West. The challenge here is to ensure that theseareas are integrated into the structure of the city. The strategy in the current City DevelopmentPlan is to promote a 4-tier hierarchy of suburban centres:

1st Tier Prime Urban Centres

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Tier District Centres3rd Tier Village / High Street Centres4th Tier Neighbourhood Centres

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The suburbs also contain some large tracts of industrial lands, which have relatively lowemployment provision e.g. at Naas Road and Clonshaugh.

A City of NeighbourhoodsDublin City Development Boards City of Neighbourhoods Strategy 2002-2012, aims topromote a hierarchy of good neighbourhoods in all areas of the city. There are many

definitions of what constitutes a good urban neighbourhood. The National Economic andSocial Council Report 2004 states that they should have a mix of uses, include allgenerations, provide for a balanced work / life and be safe and clean. The Bristol Accord2005, suggests that a sustainable neighbourhood should be inclusive, well designed, thrivingand tolerant.

Tall Buildings as part of the Citys Urban StructureAlthough Dublin remains predominantly a low-rise city, it contains a number of taller buildingssuch as Liberty Hall and the Alto Vero building at Grand Canal Dock. In previous centurieschurch spires and domes punctuated the city skyline. The current Development Plan protectsthe historic city centre including the Georgian Squares while providing for height in certainlocations to promote investment and city identity. However this policy appears to haveresulted in lack of clarity for both developers and the general public.

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How can the Development Plan enhance Dublins uniqueness in this era of

globalisation?

How can the Development Plan help integrate regeneration areas into a more

coherent urban structure?

How can the urban structure facilitate the most sustainable patterns of settlement

and employment?

How can a tall building policy provide more certainty for investors and the public?

How can we achieve sustainable densities which will enhance the urban structure of

Dublin and create a place where people will want to live / work?

How can we create safe and pleasant linkages between different parts of the city?

How should we design and manage successful streets? Have our recent streets e.g.Cows Lane, Ballymun High Street been successful?

How can we retain the urban grain and texture, given global trends for larger

floorplates?

How can contemporary architecture match the quality and longevity of earlier

periods?

Should the Development Plan set out principles for good architecture?

How can we develop public spaces for a variety of events, markets, entertainment,

relaxation etc.?

How can spaces be designed and managed so that they are safe and clean?

How can the Development Plan enliven the existing Prime Urban Centres (PUCs) of

Finglas, Ballymun, North Fringe, Northside, Phibsborough, Rathmines, CrumlinShopping and Ballyfermot? Is there a need for new PUCs?

How can the Development Plan ensure create good, sustainable neighbourhoods

with a distinct identities and strong community pride?

How can a tall building policy add to the identity and structure of the city in a

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Population and Housing Strategy

It is essential that Dublin City can provide quality housing in sustainable neighbourhoods tomeet the future needs of all members of the community.

The population of Dublin City is c.506,000 and grew by 2.1% (or 10,430 people) between2002 and 2006. Most of this growth happened within the Inner City where the population has,in fact, increased by nearly 50% over the last 15 years. By contrast, parts of the older suburbsare experiencing a decline in population.

Our Future PopulationThe Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has carried out a reviewof the population forecasted in the National Spatial Strategy 2002 and made a new projectionthat the population of the State would be 5.33 million by 2020. Based on this national figure,the Department developed a regional target of 2.1 million people living in the Greater DublinArea by 2020. The Regional Planning Guidelines revised housing projections indicate thatDublin City should plan to create 5,120 new homes each year to 2016.

The ability to accurately forecast the future population of Dublin City is difficult due to therecent slowdown in inward migration coupled with a decline in housing construction.

Building New HomesApproximately 7,000 homes have been completed in Dublin City each year for the last threeyears. However this level of construction has reduced in recent times due to the economicdownturn.

It is estimated that there are 480 hectares (1,186 acres) of zoned land in Dublin City thatcould be developed for residential use. However, only a portion of this land will be availablefor development at any given time. Dublin City Council adopted a variation to the currentDevelopment Plan in 2007 to achieve larger, better quality apartments to encourage familiesto live in the city and has brought in new policy to deal with the management of apartment

developments.

Dublin City Council reserves 20% of all new private residential developments for social andaffordable housing, under planning legislation. Since 2004, Dublin City Council has secured958 affordable and 380 social housing units by using this mechanism. The economicdownturn will however, have a significant impact on the amount of social and affordablehousing being produced in this way.

The City has been making significant progress in building new residential neighbourhoodsover the past 3 years including the North Fringe (9,000 new homes proposed), Pelletstown(2,800 new homes built), Ballymun (2,000 new homes built), and Park West (1,200 newhomes built).

Housing Needs and VacancyThe 2006 Census indicates that the average household size in Dublin City is falling and thatthe number of one-person households is rising steadily. One in five people in Dublin City areover 55 years of age. Younger people aged under 35 are more likely to live in the Inner City.Approximately 15% of Dublin Citys residents are non-Irish nationals and the majority live inrented accommodation. The 2006 Census also indicated that there are approximately 26,000vacant residential units in Dublin City.

Housing RegenerationTo meet the challenge of creating balanced and sustainable communities in the City, the nextDevelopment Plan must support the Housing Regeneration programme to make sure thatregenerated areas have a mix of housing type, size and tenure together with a sustainablerange of community services, employment and public transport.

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Housing for AllDublin City has done a lot to improve living standards in terms of apartment quality andmanagement but we need to do more to attract families to live in the City. To encouragediversity in the City, new housing developments should to be designed to cater for the needsof all sectors in terms of age, disability, economic situation and ethnic grouping.

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What is the best way of meeting the housing needs of Dublin City given that there

is a limit to land availability within the City boundary?

Is Dublin City achieving its objective to provide quality housing located in

balanced sustainable communities?

Where and how should social and affordable housing be provided within the City?

How should the next Development Plan react to the changing demography of the

City in terms of household size and other indicators?

What policies should be included to address the high level of vacant residential

units?

What needs to be done to further enhance apartment living to ensure a compact

city, which is attractive to all sectors and lifestyles?

How can the housing needs of all groups in our city be adequately catered for e.g.

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Economic Development

Planning and development policies are becoming more and more important for economicdevelopment, employment growth and prosperity.

With unprecedented public and private investment planned for Dublin, the city has theopportunity to become a world-class city, depending on the policies and approaches adoptedand actions taken. The review of the Development Plan is therefore most timely.

There is an urgent need to make the most of public benefits arising from the unprecedentedlevel public investment of recent years. For example encouraging high densities and mixeduses that allow employment and housing to be located together will make best use of publictransport infrastructure.

The need for planning to take economic issues into account and to be responsive to changingeconomic circumstances is essential for Dublins future growth and prosperity.

Dublin A Global City

Dublin is the capital of one of the most globalised economies in the world and competesinternationally to attract and retain highly mobile investment and key skilled workers. It is theengine of the national economy. In order to maintain the Citys economic position we need toaddress the challenges of global competitiveness. The economic role of the City Centre andother sustainable centres in the City needs to be promoted in the Development Plan.

Economic GrowthEconomic growth in each year since the current City Development Plan was adopted hasaveraged 4.7%. However the rapid and dramatically changed economic environment in 2008,both domestically and internationally, highlights a challenge in reviewing a six yearDevelopment Plan. We need to look at policies that are able to respond to changing economiccircumstances.

A Safe, Clean Green CityA clean, green and safe urban environment is now seen to be part of our economicinfrastructure and is important for promoting the city. A safe and attractive city is a majorconsideration for businesses when deciding where to locate.

Urban RegenerationThe challenges and opportunities of the regeneration of extensive areas of the city is anotherkey issue both for economic growth and competitiveness, and social equity reasons. How werespond to the need for regeneration and the approach we take is of vital importance to thecity.

The Knowledge & Creative Economy, including EnterpriseThere is a continuing move towards the knowledge and creative economy, where

internationally traded business, creative and financial services will increasingly be the engineof economic growth. It is likely that these jobs will be concentrated in large urban centres,presenting a great opportunity for Dublin and an increasing national economic role.

Agglomeration EconomiesThe benefits resulting from having a high density of economic activities and people in an areaare well recognised. There is a need to move towards more dense development if good valueis to be obtained from the huge investment in public infrastructure and if the benefits ofbusinesses specialisms locating in clusters are to be realised.

Broadband TelecommunicationsThe availability of advanced telecommunications services is an essential part of sustainabledevelopment in the City and is essential infrastructure in meeting the demands of global

economics. To maintain Dublins economic position, broadband telecommunications must beupgraded to next generation networks.

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RetailRetail in Dublin is facing significant local, regional and international challenges andopportunities. The Retail Strategy fro the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2008-2016 reconfirmsthe role of Dublin City centre as the prime retail centre for the region. Retailing on thenorthside of the city centre is expected to greatly improve with some significant developmentsproposed. The challenge for the south inner city is to develop large floorplates on suitable

sites without compromising the prestige and character of Grafton Street. The challenge forouter areas is to bring the retail offer up to contemporary requirements.

TourismTourism is facing challenges and opportunities including competition from other citiesinternationally. There is a need to continually improve the citys attractions and the opening ofthe Convention Centre in 2010 will be a significant boost. Providing a broader range of hotelaccommodation and spreading the benefits of tourism across the entire city are otherimportant issues facing the City tourism industry.

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How do we ensure economic growth in the future will deliver an increased quality

of life for people living and working in the city?

How can the Development Plan enable Dublin retain its competitiveness in an

increasingly global economy?

How can planning policies be adaptable and agile in quickly responding to new

challenges and opportunities, while promoting sufficient certainty of land use toencourage long-term investment?

How can greater collaboration between the leaders of Dublins Business,

University and City Administration sectors be supported toward progressing avision of Dublins future growth?

How can urban regeneration approaches be changed to facilitate transition ofdisadvantaged areas into sustainable neighbourhoods?

How can Dublins industrial lands be better used for clustering economic activity?

How can the Development Plan promote a range of start-ups/ incubators in

commercial schemes so that businesses can grow locally?

How can the Development Plan better foster entrepreneurial activity?

How can the Development Plan maximise economies specialising in different

types of employment, e.g. green technology, financial services, digital media,

creative industries and biotechnology?

How can high-speed broadband be provided & promoted across the city?

How can the Development Plan better distribute the benefits of strong tourism

across the city?

Can the City Centre develop into a world-class shopping destination?

How can the retail experience in city suburban areas be more competitive and

offer more choice for the consumer and contribute to sustainable centres whichcomplement the city centre?

How can the necessary movement of goods and services within Dublin City bebalanced with the need for a competitive city?

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Movement and Transport

The vision for transport in the current Dublin City Development Plan is to promote theintegration of landuse and transport so that as much movement as possible is accommodatedby high quality public transport, by walking and by cycling. The basics of the Plan remain

robust, but with car ownership levels continuing to rise and with increasing concerns aboutthe environmental impacts of the transportation sector, the need to actively promote and givepriority to sustainable transport is even more urgent.

The transportation policies and objectives of the new City Development Plan will continue tobe guided by the Dublin Transportation Office (DTO) strategy document A Platform forChange 2000-2016. This strategy sets out an integrated transportation strategy for theGreater Dublin Area and promotes greater use of public transport as well as public transportimprovements.

The DTO has started to review and update A Platform for Change. This will be published by2010, before the new City Development Plan is adopted. Any major changes in policy by theDublin Transportation Office will have to be reflected in the new City Development Plan.

Car ownership has been steadily increasing, as has the demand for travel and the movementof goods. The citys road network is at full capacity and there is no more room for additionalcars on the citys roads. The challenge for the next Plan is to meet the growing demand fortravel by sustainable forms of transport other than the private car, i.e. by public transport,walking and cycling. The biggest challenges facing us in keeping the city moving are set outbelow.

Integrating Landuse and TransportationThe integration of landuse and transportation has a key role to play in delivering social,economic and environmental sustainability. The current City Development Plan has a policy ofencouraging high density development along transport corridors. Parking policies aim to limitcar parking at destination points while the need to travel generally is reduced by designing

mixed-use developments where people live close to where they work, shop and socialize. Thechallenge is to refine current landuse and transportation policy so that all new development isas sustainable as possible.

Sustainable Spatial StrategyFor the first time, the provision of a fully integrated public transport system for the Dublin areais possible. Transport 21, the Governments blueprint for the Dublin public transport system,gives a real opportunity to achieve more sustainable densities. The challenge for theDevelopment Plan is to develop a spatial strategy based on the most accessible areas of thecity.

Regional DimensionThe traffic that passes through the city area cannot be considered in isolation because trips

begin, not only within the city, but also throughout the Greater Dublin Area. The DTOs newstrategy will identify areas that are most accessible within the region and that are the mostappropriate locations for more intense development. It might also give the go-ahead for thedifferent local authorities within the region to jointly prepare plans for development areas thatstraddle county boundaries.

Future of the City CentreThe City Centre is the most accessible area of the City for public transport infrastructure. It istherefore the most appropriate area to consolidate as intensification here can beaccommodated in a sustainable manner. The major challenge is how best to manage accessto and movement within the city, particularly with the significantly increased numbers ofpeople likely to live, work and study etc. within the canals.

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Mobility Management as an ApproachMobility Management is an approach used to reduce demand for and use of cars by makingother forms of transport more attractive and practical. Mobility Management has the potentialto play a much stronger role in the new Development Plan so as to encourage and supportmore sustainable travel patterns.

Public TransportThe provision of a well functioning, integrated public transport system is key to providing atrue alternative to private car use in the city. Transport 21 projects such as the Metro North,the proposed rail interconnector, bus investment programme and further Luas lineconstruction will result in a fully integrated public transport system for Dublin. However thereare some outstanding issues that need to be addressed for example, public transportintegration, bus priority measures, and coordination of transport agencies.

CyclingSignificant progress has been made in providing infrastructure for cycling in the City since thecurrent Development Plan was adopted. The challenge for the next Plan is to identify whatinitiatives can be taken that would motivate greater numbers of people to cycle in the City,especially to work and education.

WalkingThe quality of the pedestrian experience is key to how people perceive and enjoy the CityCentre, and is an important factor in the economic and social life of the wider city. There islikely to be increasing pressure on the use of footpaths and the public realm (i.e. public placesand spaces) as more and more people will use public transport once the Transport 21projects are delivered.

Car ParkingCar parking is an essential element of overall landuse and transportation policy within the city.Current Development Plan policy is to restrict car parking, particularly in areas with goodpublic transport links, for example there is a restriction on the amount of car parking allowedin developments within the City Centre. In working towards better integration of landuse and

transport, a review of the existing car parking standards will be essential. There are manypractical issues that will arise in such a review, i.e. ensuring adequate car parking provisionwhile encouraging a changeover to other forms of transport.

Environmental ConsiderationsIncreasingly, there is a greater awareness of the potential negative impacts of the transportsector on the environment, both in terms of local air and noise pollution and the effects ofCO2 emissions. The challenge is to encourage people out of the car and on to moresustainable forms of transport.

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How can the Development Plan make sure that there is better coordination

between landuse and transportation facilities in order to achieve more sustainabledevelopment?

What areas of the city would benefit from greater access to transport (public &

private)?

How can the Development Plan support and facilitate timely and reliable links

between the city and Dublin Airport?

How can the citys limited road space accommodate the needs of public transport,

pedestrians, cyclists and the private car?

How can the existing policies in relation to mobility management be strengthened

and expanded in the next Plan to encourage and support more sustainable travel

patterns?

How can strategic coordination and cooperation between the various agencies

providing public transport in the city be improved, particularly in the context of thelong lead-time until delivery of Transport 21 projects, including the proposedDublin Transport Authority?

How can we motivate greater numbers of people to cycle, walk or use public

transport?

What measures are needed to create a safe, good quality and attractive streets

for people to move around, socialise and to do business?

Are car parking standards (i.e. residential, retail, office, etc.) in the current

Development Plan appropriate and adequate? If not what standards should beintroduced?

What role has the national road network and other road infrastructure to play in

delivering sustainable consolidation within the Dublin City Region?

How can we satisfactorily accommodate the movement of goods and services in

the city?

How can the citys limited road space accommodate the movement of goods and

people to business premises located in the city centre?

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Community Development

Successful, sustainable neighbourhoods need community facilities that are fit-for-purpose (i.e.designed for what they will be used for). These facilities range from schools, libraries,community centres, cultural spaces, health centres, facilities for the elderly, facilities forpersons with disabilities, childcare facilities, parks and open spaces, places of worship etc.

The timely provision of these facilities can have significant positive impacts on socialinclusion, enhancing quality of life and helping to create attractive and sustainableneighbourhoods where people choose to live, work and recreate throughout their life-time. Aclean, green, and safe city is another key part of building sustainable, attractiveneighbourhoods.

Social Infrastructure:High quality social facilities and infrastructure makes an important contribution to theattractiveness of the city and peoples quality of life. It is also an important factor in attractingkey skilled workers to Dublin. New developments in the city must be underpinned bysustainable social infrastructure.

Marginalised Communities:

Throughout the city many communities remain marginalised and deprived, evidenced by thepresence of eight Community Partnership Areas in the City Council area. Unfortunately, anti-social behaviour remains a key concern for residents of some areas in the city. The CityCouncil is mindful of the need to design out crime in new developments. Furthermore, thereare vulnerable areas in the city that contain an over-concentration of social support facilities,(e.g. hostels and clinics).

ChildcareThe provision of affordable, fit for purpose childcare facilities in the right locations throughoutthe City is still a priority.

Play FacilitiesPlay is an extremely important part of a childs development. With 20% of Dublin City

Councils population under 18 years of age it is vital that enough play facilities and playopportunities are provided in all areas of the city.

Education FacilitiesAs Dublin City moves into a knowledge-based economy its ambitions to be a city of learningand knowledge must be supported by a strong education system including the physicalinfrastructure of schools and colleges from preschool right up to 4th level education facilities.

Healthcare FacilitiesThe provision of adequate healthcare facilities, including specialist hospitals, care services forthe elderly and facilities for people with disabilities, are essential for a healthy city.

Universal Access

While much has been done to improve physical access to the built and outdoor environmentfor people with disabilities it remains an ongoing priority for the City Council.

IntegrationOne of the most significant changes in the City since the adoption of the last DevelopmentPlan has been the increase in ethnic populations. The City is now home to c. 75,000 personsof non-Irish nationality (15% of the Citys population).

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How can an adequate social infrastructure be provided to communities and how

should it be designed, resourced, managed and maintained so that it remainssustainable and adequately addresses local needs?

How can regeneration programmes progress and benefit Dublin Citys marginalised

communities?

How can the Development Plan facilitate the designing out of crime and anti-social

behaviour in new developments in the city?

How can an over-concentration of social support facilities (e.g. hostels & clinics) in

some areas be addressed?

How can the Development Plan facilitate the provision of affordable, appropriately

designed and adequate childcare facilities in the right locations?

What policies should be included in the next Development Plan to ensure the

provision of quality play spaces in new developments for children and youngpeople?

How can Dublin City Council facilitate the timely provision of new educational

facilities?

How can the Development Plan facilitate the provision of appropriate healthcare

and elderly care facilities in the city?

How can we make Dublin City a universally accessible city?

What policies are needed in the Development Plan to cater for the differing

housing, retail, economic, religious and recreation needs of the citys diversepopulation?




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Arts & Culture

Culture is one of the main elements in a citys identity. Through its culture a city is defined andits unique place in the world illustrated. Culture is a key factor in attracting people to live, workand visit and is an essential ingredient in local place-making and quality of life for its citizens.

For many generations Irish artists, especially novelists, playwrights, poets, musicians andvisual artists have been instrumental in establishing our cultural identity in the world.

Dublin City Councils policies and objectives in the next Development Plan must be strongand ambitious enough to support, facilitate and encourage investment in quality culturalinfrastructure in the city, allow for the development of a leading cultural capital where thecultural needs of all citizens are met and support a city which is capable of attracting talented,international workers for the citys growing economy.

Culture and Creative Economies:Cultural and creative economies are major sectors in Dublin Citys economy andcompetitiveness and are key elements in creating jobs and wealth. A major challenge for thecity is to recognise the competition from other international cities in attracting talented workers

and ensure that the cultural experience of the city is as rich as that of other cities.

Cultural FacilitiesDublin City would benefit from a greater range of cultural facilities such as libraries, living andworking spaces for artists, galleries, exhibition space, outdoors event spaces etc. All newdevelopments should positively contribute to the cultural life of the city.

The Spread of Cultural ActivityThere are smaller, discrete areas in the city that are building up as hubs of cultural activity aswell as larger cultural quarters. Every effort should be made to support and expand existingand emerging clusters of culture, artistic energy, innovation and knowledge throughout thecity, both in the city centre, the suburbs and particularly in regeneration areas.

Cultural InclusionThe city is now home to about 75,000 persons of non-Irish nationality. Issues that relate to thecultural needs of the Citys new communities as well as its existing citizens that are currentlyculturally excluded should be addressed. Participation in the cultural life of the city by a widerspectrum of the citys population should be encouraged.

The Irish LanguageEfforts should be made to ensure that the Irish language features more prominently in thecultural life of the city thus allowing for a richer cultural environment in the capital.

Public ArtPublic art can improve the attractiveness of an area by creating points of interest and a senseof place in the environment. It can add to the overall quality of life of an area, gain profile for

emerging artists and raise the profile of a development.

Outdoor Festivals and EventsOutdoors events and festivals have increased enormously in the last few years in the city.Such activities need to be supported by fit-for-purpose venues, supporting infrastructure andneed to be well managed, financed and maintained.

Night CultureCultural activity in the evenings and at night is a key attribute of an attractive and successfulcity. Dublin City Council is keen to build on the success of Culture Night in the City.

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How can culture provision and promotion be used and enhanced to retain a

talented and highly mobile workforce?

How can the Development Plan help develop and support the growth of culturaland creative industries in the city (e.g. filmmaking, digital media)?

Is it feasible that cultural infrastructure be provided as standard in larger

developments? For example, to address the shortfall on library provision.

What is the role of cultural quarters and clusters, both large and small, in the city

in the city? Should additional clusters and quarters be encouraged?

What policies could be incorporated into the Development Plan to allow for the

Irish language to feature more prominently in the cultural life of the city?

Are the cultural needs of the New Irish different than the cultural needs of theindigenous population? If so, how can planning help in meeting such needs?

How can the Development Plan serve to support the living, working and exhibition

needs of artists in the city, particularly emerging artists?

How can planning exploit the potential of culture in urban regeneration,

community planning, social inclusion and place-making?

How can we facilitate the provision of multi-functional, fit-for-purpose outdoor

spaces for festivals and events?

How can the Development Plan encourage a vibrant Night Culture (e.g. CulturalNight) in the city while also ensuring that the residential amenities of adjacentareas are protected?

How can we support educational initiatives which serve to enhance the promotion

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Landscape And Open Space, Biodiversity And Recreation

Dublin City is shaped by its major landscape features - the Phoenix Park, the Liffey, DublinBay and the river valleys of the Tolka and Dodder - complemented by the man-madeamenities and green spaces of the city squares and historic gardens, the parks, canals and

waterfront promenades. All of these features contribute to the Citys high quality environment.

The citys green infrastructure - the networks of green areas around us, the natural heritageand recreational amenities - plays a key role in creating and sustaining places, making thecity an attractive place to live, benefiting health and well-being and making sure that theessential components of environmental sustainability are safeguarded. There is a newemphasis nationally and internationally on planning for and managing the city landscape at astrategic scale and as a continuous green network.

Major ChallengesRapid urbanisation and a growing population are placing increased demands on the Citysopen spaces. Although almost one-fifth of the citys land-area is set aside to preserve, provideand improve recreational amenity and open space, there are deficits in many areas,

particularly the inner city. It is a major challenge is to find a balance between providing foreconomic development while at the same time creating and enhancing urban green spaces.

Landscape and Open SpaceThe City Council manages over 1,400 hectares (3,460 acres) of public open space and hasstarted a programme of improvements for 23 parks in the city centre to make these parksaccessible for all.

Creating additional areas of urban green space is a priority for Dublin City Council, in bothnewly developing and regeneration areas. New parks are being developed or are proposedfor example, at Tolka Valley Park in Pelletstown and in the Liberties.

A City Landscape StrategyThe major issue for the next Development Plan is how to plan at a high level for the Citysgreen infrastructure. An area-wide green space strategy could result in the development of ahierarchy of parks ranging from sub-regional parks down to pocket parks, and the creation oflinks between parks, river valleys and other amenity spaces. Such a linked network would addto recreation options and tourism infrastructure and would take pedestrians and cyclists awayfrom busy roads.

Greening the CityExisting areas and streets in the urban environment can be invigorated through greeninginitiatives, for example provision of green roofs and soft landscaping can create new habitats.

The City Council maintains more than 60,000 street and roadside trees within the city. The

quality of the city landscapes contribute to the character and visual amenities of the city.

BiodiversityBiodiversity means the variety of living things, and includes our rare plants and animals aswell as the common species that show the richness of our local environment. Biodiversityprovides important environmental services, reducing pollution, controlling flooding etc. DublinCitys natural heritage and biodiversity is characterised by its coastal location and access towaterways and significant green spaces. The city has EU designated sites on Dublin Bay andthe Bull Island, part of the Natura 2000 network of protected areas.

The Council has adopted and is implementing the Dublin City Biodiversity Action Plan 2008 2012. This Action Plan has identified many areas of high biodiversity interest and features ofthe landscape such as rivers, hedgerows, ponds and small woods, which are of major

importance to flora and fauna.

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Sport and RecreationDublin City Councils new Sports and Active Recreation Strategy (2009-2016) is beingdeveloped to deliver enhanced services to encourage healthy and active living. The Council dis promoting active participation for all age groups, for example the Passport for LeisureScheme for the over 55s gives free or low-cost access to the wide range of facilitiesmanaged by the Council, including swimming pools and pitch and putt. The City Council is

also a key provider of childrens play facilities and is implementing its Policy on ChildrensPlay.

Meeting the increased demand for sports facilities is a major challenge, both in terms ofresources and in finding suitable locations for new facilities.

The issue of informal recreation is also increasingly recognised as important, particularly toencourage out-of-doors activity for children and teens. There is a need to provide space forunstructured play, for casual games and for young people to hang out in our public spacesand parks.

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Should a City Landscape Strategy be developed for the next Development Plan,

setting out a green network of parks, public spaces and routes?

How can we find an appropriate balance between accommodating developmentand recreational use, heritage and biodiversity needs of the city?

How can the Development Plan facilitate the provision of more publicly accessible

open space and ensure that the new spaces created are located to meetdeficiencies?

Are current standards both quantitative and qualitative - for public open space

provision associated with new developments appropriate? How might newstandards help achieve objectives for sustainable urban development?

How can we provide for a greening of the city landscape and the protection of

existing natural features including trees and hedgerows? What greening initiativesshould be considered for the city and incorporated into new developments?

How should the key areas and features of natural beauty or interest and the

landscapes of historic value be identified and conserved?

How can the Development Plan identify and protect areas or sites of high

biodiversity not designated in the Natura 2000 (EU designated) network?

How can the Development Plan develop ecological corridors linking green spaces

to benefit nature / wildlife and movement?

How can we exploit the development process to maximise biodiversity

opportunities?

How can we make sure that the increasing demand for Sports and Leisure

facilities can be met and that all new developments are addressing the Sport andLeisure needs of their communities, including new communities?

How can we provide for informal recreation and play areas suitable for all ages

including older persons and teenagers?

How can the Development Plan bring about a national, regional and city focus in

development of Sport and Leisure facilities and facilitate the development of keyregional sports infrastructural projects?

How can the Development Plan assist in ensuring that existing sports /

recreational facilities which form part of educational establishments are mademore accessible to the public outside school hours?




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Conservation and the Built Heritage

Our built heritage is a unique resource, an irreplaceable expression of the richness anddiversity of our past. Dublin has developed over the last millennium to become a multi-layered city with a medieval core area and surviving street pattern, concentrated areas of 17th

and 18th

century streets, extensive suburban residential areas from the 19th

century, animpressive range of Georgian and Victorian public buildings, along with fine examples of 20th

Century architecture.

Each stage in the citys growth has left its mark on the built form and heritage. We need toprotect our heritage while at the same time promote our citys economic development. A finebalance needs to be struck to achieve both objectives.

The historic core of Dublin contains all of the major tourist attractions. Figures show that thecultural and historic places of interest are a prime reason for visiting the City so there is also acultural and economic justification for looking after and protecting our built heritage.

The Record of Protected Structures and Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs)

Dublin City Council has a statutory obligation to maintain a Record of Protected Structures(RPS) that gives protected status to all structures that are considered to be of special interest.There are in over 9,000 buildings on the RPS for the city. A considerable number of thesebuildings are considered to be of Local Importance under the National Inventory ofArchitectural Heritage Guidelines and perhaps should not be included on the RPS. It would bean opportune time to reassess these buildings and revise the Record of Protected Structures.

There are areas of the city that are of distinct character, because of their buildings and theirsettings. The Planning and Development Act 2000 provides for the protection of such areasby the designation of Architectural Conservation Areas. The process of assessing andproposing new ACAs will continue into the next Plan. Simplified versions of current ACAscould be introduced as a means to alleviate current difficulties with adding and removingbuildings from the RPS. This may be an effective way to rationalise the numbers on the

Record particularly in areas that contain generic terraces for example late Victorian terraces.

Views and VistasThe skyline, views and vistas in the historic core of the City need strong protection but theremay be appropriate locations for some carefully mannered changes to the skyline in limitedareas.

Other Conservation IssuesThe Georgian Squares are unique to Dublin and it is considered that the northern squares areparticularly sensitive to development more so than the southern squares. In particular ParnellSquare and Mountjoy Square need specific development policies to balance conservation andregeneration in light of the impact of Metro North and the opportunity to reuse vacant/derelictbuildings.

New 20th century architecture has to date not been the subject of coordinated study anddebate. How we should undertake such a study should be considered in the newdevelopment plan.

HeritageDublin City Council is preparing a new Heritage Plan which is due for completion in 2009.The Heritage Plan will be a concise, focused action plan, providing a delivery mechanism forthe policies and objectives included in the City Development Plan.

ArchaeologyDublin City is rich in archaeological heritage. Archaeological research has beencommissioned to bring about a better understanding of Dublins Medieval City. This study has

highlighted the need for the protection of important ecclesiastical sites of International

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significance e.g. St Marys Abbey, St. Thomass Abbey and urban landscapes of internationalheritage importance e.g. Guinnesss Brewery Complex, and the Historic Water Supply.

Other studies have included the City Walls Conservation Plan and the Ship Street ResearchAgenda and recommendations from these can be translated into the new Development Plan.

A key issue for the period of the next Development Plan is recording and conserving Dublinsunique industrial heritage. The network of Dublins churches and graveyards represents animportant aspect of the citys character. In the late 20th century Dublin City Council acquiredmany deconsecrated churches and graveyards and these have been maintained andmanaged as public parks. Some of these are used as pocket parks resulting in the removalof monuments from their contexts, while many have suffered from vandalism and anti-socialbehaviour or have been landscaped inappropriately, resulting in further heritage loss.

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Should the Development Plan designate more ACAs as a means of rationalising

the number of structures on the RPS?

What policies should the Development Plan contain to protect Views and

Prospects within the City?

Should we develop a policy of public access to ground floor 18th century town

houses?

What policies should the Development Plan include to promote sustainable

conservation of heritage buildings or their curtilage?

How can we promote the status of our Georgian Squares to increase their historic,

cultural and economic potential?

What policies should the Development Plan contain to protect our Industrial

Heritage?

Should we introduce a new zoning for historic open spaces, for example

graveyards?

What, if any, policies should the Development Plan include to protect important

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Sustainable Infrastructure

Providing water, drainage, wastewater & waste management infrastructure is fundamental toachieving a clean and sustainable city.

Water Supply

Drinking water supply for the population of the Greater Dublin Area is provided from watertreatment plants operated by Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council. Supply anddemand for quality drinking water is very finely balanced. Demand will continue to increase to2020. Without a new long-term source of water supply increased demand will not be met.

The City Council is committed to dealing with water supply and water conservation in Dublinand a number of projects, for example the extension to the Ballymore Eustace WaterTreatment Plant, reducing water leakage and introducing more effective water bye laws, areunderway. Studies to identify a major new water supply source to meet demand in the long-term are in also underway with the options of either using a desalination process to treatwater from Dublin Bay or bringing water from the river Shannon being closely examined.

Water Ecosystems

The European Union Water Framework Directive aims to make sure that all natural watersachieve good ecological status by 2015. This is done by providing a new way of managingwater resources and their ecosystems. The environmental objectives and the measuresneeded to achieve them will be set out in the River Basin Management Plan for the EasternRiver Basin District (ERBD). The agreed plan will be published in 2009.

Drainage and Waste WaterThe Dublin Bay Wastewater Treatment Project has succeeded in meeting its environmentaltargets, as well as making progress in creating new recycling by-products such as fertiliserthat is now used in south Leinster. However, problems with the capacity of our infrastructureto treat wastewater created by our growing population will continue into the future. Even withthe planned upgrade of the Ringsend Waste Water Treatment Plant, maximum capacity willbe exceeded by 2014.

The Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study identified the need for an additional treatmentplant and an orbital sewer to be located in North Dublin. Deciding on the location of the plantand the route of the Orbital Sewer is of great importance so that the land needed can bereserved.

Waste ManagementWhile prevention and minimization remain a priority for the City Council, the strategy in theWaste Management Plan for the Dublin Region aims to deliver maximum recycling, usethermal treatment for the treatment of residual wastes and, by doing so, minimize the use oflandfills for disposing of our waste. By 2013, we should be recycling 59% of our waste,sending 25% to thermal treatment plants and sending 16% to landfills. While there is progressin achieving the recycling target, there is an over-reliance on landfill within the region for most

of our waste.

Air Quality and Noise PollutionDublin City Council and the other Local Authorities in the Dublin Region are updating theDublin Regional Air Quality Management Plan which will address air quality issues, includingemissions from the transport sector. Noise pollution has become an important issue, as itaffects the quality of life and has health impacts. Dublin City Council and the other DublinAuthorities are preparing a Noise Action Plan which aims to identify and manage sources ofnoise in the region.

Shared issuesAll of the issues facing the environment have a regional as well as a local impact. We needgreater co-ordination with the other planning authorities in the Greater Dublin Region to deal

with the shared issues we must deal with.

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How can we secure the necessary land, plant and underground corridors for

major utility infrastructure, including water supply and drainage in a compact cityto facilitate its growth and wellbeing?

How can we change the behaviour of householders towards their use of water by,

for example, promoting and encouraging water conservation, rainwater harvestingand provision of green roofs and semi permeable paving?

How do we progress the provision of a new wastewater treatment plant and orbital

sewer?

How can we encourage sustainability by promoting the reuse of building

materials, recycling of demolition materials, use of materials from renewablesources, and use of low embodied energy and low toxic materials?

Should the Development Plan identify and locate recycling facilities for waste

sorting?

How can we protect residents from noise from uses, such as traffic, shops, offices,

(air conditioning units) and nighttime uses whilst developing a compact city?

How can new technologies be used as a power source in transport?

Should new commercial developments be required to provide publicly accessible

waste recycling facilities/bring centres?

Should the providers of private waste management services also provide a

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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is the process by which environmentalconsiderations are required to be fully integrated into the preparation and adoption of the citydevelopment plan. The SEA involves assessment of the likely significant environmentaleffects of the plan prior to it being adopted. It provides for strategic environmental

consideration at an early stage in the decision making process.

The objective of the SEA process is to provide for a high level of protection of theenvironment and to contribute to the integration of environmental considerations into thepreparation and adoption of the plan with a view to promoting sustainable development.It is carried out in parallel with the review of the Development Plan and can help inform andinfluence decision-making at each stage in the review process.

How can you participate in this process?

The process involves the preparation of an Environmental Report where the likely significantenvironmental effects are identified and evaluated. This will be available and a publicconsultation on it with the general public and the Environmental Authorities also takes place at

this time.

The Environmental Report, and opinions expressed by the Environmental Authorities and thepublic, must be taken into account during the preparation of the Plan prior to it being adopted.Once submissions are reviewed, a decision must be made on whether any of the predictionsregarding significant environmental effects need to be revised, and whether any of theproposed policies should be amended.

The required contents of an Environmental Report are set out in Appendix 2B of the Planning

and Development (SEA) Regulations, 2004 and will include:

The contents and main objectives of the Draft Plan and an assessment of alternatives.

Environmental baseline data detailing the current state of the environment.

The significant environmental issues and vulnerabilities facing the County.

The Councils broad Environmental Protection Objectives.

The likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the Draft Plan

Measures to prevent or reduce any significant adverse effects.

Measures for monitoring the significant environmental effects of implementing the plan,

including appropriate indicators to be used.

A non-technical summary.

If it is proposed to amend the Draft Plan the likely significant effects on the environment ofimplementing these amendments will also be made available and there will be subjected tothe SEA process.

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Appendix 1: Development Plan timetable

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Appendix 2: Development Plan Mandatory Requirements.

The following objectives must be included in a development plan:

The zoning of land;

The provision of infrastructure including transport, energy, communication facilities, water

supplies, waste recovery and disposal facilities;

The conservation and protection of the environment;

The integration of the planning and sustainable development with the social, community

and cultural requirements of the area and its population;

The preservation of the character of the landscape and of architectural conservation

areas;

The protection of structures of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic,

cultural, scientific, social or technical interest;

The preservation of the character of Architectural Conservation Areas;

The development and renewal of areas in need of regeneration;

The provision of accommodation for travellers;

The preservation, improvement and extension of recreational amenities;

The control of establishments under the E.U. Major Accidents Directive;

The provision of community services including schools, crches and other education and

childcare facilities.

In addition, the First Schedule of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 sets out a wide

range of other objectives which may be included in a development, plan. These objectives

relate to the following areas:

Location and pattern of development,

Control of areas and structures,

Community facilities,

Environment and amenities,

Infrastructure and transport.

NOTE: This does not purport to be a legal interpretation. For full details see Section 10and the First Schedule of the Planning and Development Act, 2000.

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We want to hear what you think about the City.How has it changed since the last Development Plan was adopted in 2005?What do you think the Big Picture Issues facing the City up to 2017 are going to be?

Send your views on the questions posed in this Issues Paper or on any Big Picture Issues

you think we may have left out to;

Development Plan TeamPlanning Secretariat

Planning & Economic Development DepartmentBlock 4, Floor 3

Civic OfficesWoodquayDublin 8

or to

[email protected]

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