1. Planning Agents Briefing Planning Department Aras Chill Dara 10th June 2010

2. Welcome – John Lahart, Director Forward Planning
Agenda
Welcome – John Lahart, Director
Forward Planning
County Development Plan - Lorcan Griffin, Executive Planner
Naas Development Plan Review – Michael Kenny, Senior Planner
Athy Development Plan Review – Michael Kenny, Senior Planner
Local Area Plans Review – Lorcan Griffin, Executive Planner
Development Management
Issues arising/Actions taken from 2009 Agents meeting – Aoife Brangan, Senior Executive Planner
Update on on-line access to planning files – Declan Loakman, Chief Technician
Environment – EPA & KCC requirements – Michael Kenny, Senior Planner
Disability Access update – Willie Hannigan, Senior Executive Engineer
Fire Safety update – Willie Hannigan. Senior Executive Engineer
Questions and Answers

3. Forward Planning
Lorcan Griffin, Executive Planner
Michael Kenny, Senior Planner

4. Forward Planning Programme
Draft Regional Planning Guidelines (RPG’s)
Draft County Development Plan
Draft Naas Town Development Plan
Preparation of the Athy Town Development Plan
Local Area Plan Programme

5. Regional Planning Guidelines Review (1)
Draft RPGs published in November 2009
Informs the Draft CDP ; particularly unit and population allocations
Draft RPGs consultation period ran from 11th January - 26th March 2010.
Directors Report on the submissions received is currently being prepared.
Expected adoption date of new RPGs - 15th June 2010

6. Regional Planning Guidelines Review (2)
Implications for Kildare:
Sets out the population and unit targets for the County
Continuing the consolidation of the Metropolitan area in North Kildare (Note: Maynooth-Leixlip has moved up one level)
Encouraging closer links between housing and public transport investment
Promotion of economic investment particularly in the vicinity of Maynooth and Naas/Newbridge

7. Draft County Development Plan 2011-2017

8. Review of County Development Plan
Review commenced in May 2009
The Manager’s Report on pre-draft submissions issued to members on 2nd September 2009
Directions from members during February and March 2010
Draft CDP adopted and then published 20th April 2010
10 weeks public consultation currently underway
Public information sessions held in Naas, Leixlip, Clane, Athy & Monasterevin
Closing date for submissions 28th June 2010
Due for adoption in early April 2011, legally due to come into effect 4 weeks later

9. Chapter 1 - Introduction
New National & Regional policy documents:
National Development Plan ( )
Transport 21 ( )
Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future ( )
National Climate Change Strategy ( )
National Energy Efficiency Action Plan ( )
Draft RPG for the GDA ( )
Retail Strategy for the GDA ( )
Eastern and South Eastern River Basin Management Plans (2008)

10. Chapter 2 – Core Strategy
RPG sets population & unit targets for 2016 and 2022
Population targets: 234,422 (year 2016) / 252,640 (year 2022)
Housing unit targets: 93,748 (year 2016) / 112,477 (year 2022)
RPG also sets out planning policy zones:
35%: Metropolitan (Leixlip, Maynooth, Celbridge, Kilcock)
65%: Hinterland (Remaining areas of Kildare)
Sets out a hierarchy of settlements
Environmental Sensitivities (SEA)
review of environmental sensitivities (ecology, landscape, rivers, etc)
Informed the emergence of a preferred development strategy

11. Chapter 3 – Settlement Strategy
Sets out the County’s Settlement Hierarchy (7 tiers)
Large Growth Towns I
Large Growth Towns II
Moderate Sustainable Growth Town
Small Town
Village
Rural Settlement
Rural Node
Role of each tier clearly outlined
Housing and population allocations

12. Table 3.1 County Kildare Settlement Hierarchy 2011- 2017
Settlement Category
Designated Settlement
Large Growth Town I
Naas
Large Growth Town II
Maynooth, Leixlip (including Collinstown) & Newbridge
Moderate Growth Towns
Metropolitan Area
Celbridge & Kilcock
Hinterland Area
Athy, Kildare, Monasterevin & Kilcullen
Small Towns
Clane, Sallins, Kill, Prosperous,
Rathangan, Athgarvan, Derrinturn & Castledermot
Villages
Johnstown, Straffan, Ballymore-Eustace, Allenwood, Johnstownbridge, Coill Dubh / Coolearagh, Kilmeague, Caragh, Kildangan, Suncroft & Ballitore/Timolin/Moone/Crookstown
Rural Settlements
Broadford, Milltown, Kilteel, Staplestown, Ardclough, Robertstown, Allen, Brannockstown, Rathmore/Eadestown, Twomilehouse, Brownstown, Cutbush, Maddenstown, Nurney, Calverstown, Rathcoffey, Narraghmore, Moyvalley, Maganey/ Levitstown, Kilmead & Kilberry
Rural Nodes
Clogherinka, Cadamstown, Kilshanchoe, Newtown, Tirmoghan, Carbury, Timahoe, Lackagh /Mountrice, Ballyshannon, Ballyroe, Kilkea, Ellistown, Newtownmoneenluggagh, Kildoon, Booleigh, Castlemitchell, Williamstown, Clongorey/Blacktrench, Ballyteague, Lullymore, Ticknevin, Tipperkevin & Killina.

13. Some changes to the settlement strategy:
Existing LAPs/Development Plans/Environs Plans which are now Village Plans (Chapter 17):
Johnstown, Straffan, Ballymore Eustace, Allenwood, Ballitore, Timolin, Moone & Crookstown
New Village Plans prepared for:
Johnstownbridge, Coill Dubh/Coolearagh, Kilmeague, Caragh, Kildangan & Suncroft
Development Strategies set out for the 21 rural settlements (Chapter 17)
23 rural nodes allow for small scale clusters with local need applying.

14. Chapter 4 - Housing
Guidance on appropriate locations for all new residential development
Includes policies related to design, social and affordable housing, special needs housing, housing in built up areas, etc
Rural Housing Policy
Local need required for the following
New dwellings in rural areas
Replacement of existing dwelling (except where replacing habitable dwelling on same footprint and floor size)
Replacement of derelict dwellings (except where resorting an intact traditional vernacular dwelling)
Dwellings in rural nodes
New policies for areas bordering neighbouring counties

15. Chapter 5 – Economic Development
Emphasis on creation of employment
Sets out an economic development strategy for the County
Defines factors influencing economic development
Covers rural economic activities including agriculture, equine and rural enterprise
Tourism infrastructure and facilities

16. Chapter 6 – Movement & Transport
Includes policies and objectives covering:
Sustainable Travel
National Infrastructure projects
County Roads Programme
Rural Transportation Initiative
Longer Term Objectives
Aviation policy

17. Chapter 7 – Water, Drainage & Environmental Services
New policy documents
The Planning System and Flood Risk Management – Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2009)
EPA – Code of Practice Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses (2009)
Water Supply and Wastewater Projects
Upgrading of Osberstown WWTP is a priority of the Council

18. Chapter 8 – Energy & Communications
Policy and Objectives covering:
Renewable Energy
Non-renewable energy
Transmission Infrastructure
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Broadband infrastructure

19. Chapter 9 – Retail
Draft County Retail Strategy issued as a background issues document (can be viewed on the Council website)
Sets out a retail hierarchy for the County
Informed by the County settlement strategy set out in chapter 3
Sets out policy for different types of retail providers:
Town centres, district centres, village centres neighbourhood centres, retail warehousing, etc.

20. Table 9.1 County Retail Hierarchy
Level
Metropolitan Area
Hinterland Area
Level 2
Major Town Centres
Twin County Town Centres
Leixlip (including Collinstown)
Naas and Newbridge
Level 3
Town Centres
Sub County Town Centres/Town Centres
Celbridge, Kilcock and Maynooth
Tier 1 Level 3 Sub County Town Centre
Athy, Clane and Kildare Town
Tier 2 Level 3 Town Centre
Kilcullen, Monasterevin and Sallins
Level 4
Village Centres
Local Centres – Small Towns & Village Centres
Straffan
Tier 1 Small Town Centres
Castledermot, Prosperous and Rathangan
Tier 2 Village Centres
Allenwood, Athgarvan, Ballitore/Crookstown/ Moone/Timolin, Ballymore-Eustace, Derrinturn, Johnstown, Kill, Kilteel
Level 5
Corner Shops
Smaller Village Centres/Crossroads/Rural Settlements
Note: Definitions are set out in the Kildare County Retail Strategy

21. Chapter 10 – Rural Development
Policies & Objectives included on the following:
Rural Development: enterprise
Agriculture
Horticulture
Equine Industry
Forestry
Boglands
Extractive Industry

22. Chapter 11 – Social, Community & Cultural Development
Policies included on the following:
Community Services and facilities
Social Inclusion and Community Development
Groups with specific design/ planning needs
Arts and culture
Library services
School facilities
Health services
Burial grounds

23. Chapter 12 – Architectural & Archaeological Heritage
Policies included on the following:
Protected Structures
1,100 structures listed on the RPS (listed in Volume 2 of the CDP)
400 structures added from NIAH
16 other structures added
156 structures deleted
Vernacular Architecture
Architectural Conservation Areas
Boundaries identified in 8 towns: Ballitore, Kilcock, Leixlip, Maynooth, Monasterevin, Moone, Prosperous, Rathangan

24. Polices included on the following:
Recorded Monuments
Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) listed in Volume 2
Location of sites available on maps in planning dept &
May be a requirement for archaeological assessment
Zones of Archaeological potential
21 zones listed in chapter 12
Medieval towns with known archaeological potential or potentially significant archaeology (from urban archaeological survey 1984)

25. Chapter 13 – Natural Heritage/Biodiversity
Polices included on the following:
Designated sites and species in the County:
7 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) – Conserves habitat types & species
1 Special Protection Area SPA (Poulaphouca) - rare and vulnerable birds
23 Natural heritage Areas NHA’s - species and habitats of national importance
The requirement for Appropriate Assessment (as per EU Habitats Directive)
Required for any plan or project whether within or outside a designated Natura 2000 site (SAC/SPA), which does not directly relate to the management of the site but may impact upon its conservation objectives.
Required to assess impact in combination with other projects.
Geology, Trees, Woodlands, Hedgerows, Invasive Non-Native Species
Inland Waterways: River, Streams, Canals, Wetlands & Groundwater

26. Map 13.1 of Draft CDP Natura 2000 sites (SAC & SPA) in Kildare

27. Chapter 14 – Landscape, Recreation and Amenities
Landscape policy includes
Landscape Character Assessment
Areas of High Amenity
Scenic Routes and Protected Views
Recreation and Amenities policy includes
Rights of Way
Open Space
Allotments
Green Infrastructure
Liffey Valley Park

28. Chapter 15 – Urban Design Guidelines
Provides urban design guidance on;
Infill development
Brownfield sites
Backland sites
Greenfield/Edge sites
Provides Design and Layout guidance on;
permeability, cycling linkages, street hierarchy
Scale, building line, roofline,
building type/height/finishes
All of above supported by graphics

29. Chapter 16 – Rural Design Guidelines
Provides guidance for one-off housing on:
Site Analysis and layout
House design
Scale, form and proportion
Elevational proportions
Architectural Elements (windows, doors, roofs)
Finishes and materials
Boundary treatments
Sustainability
All of above supported by graphics

30. Chapter 17 – Village and Settlement Plans
14 Village Plans
Zoned lands
Each having a zoning map and accompanying policy statement
21 Rural Settlement
Unzoned lands
Overall development policy
Individual Development Strategy maps

31. Chapter 18 – Environs Plans
Naas Environs (North, South & West)
Athy Environs (Bennetsbridge& Gallowshill)
Kilcock Environs
Blessington Environs
Kill Environs
Some changes from 2005 Plan

32. Chapter 19 – Development Management Standards
Some Changes to CDP
Change to floor area of apartments
Taking in Charge policy statement
Car Parking standards updated – maximum standards applied
Standards for employment uses
Retail Assessment Criteria

33. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
SEA Environment Report contained in Volume 2 of Draft CDP:
An assessment of the environmental implications of the Draft CDP
Amendments to the SEA report will be necessary should material alterations be made to the CDP
SEA timelines run parallel to the CDP process.

34. Making A Submission & Next Steps
Draft CDP is currently on Public Display:
10 weeks (20th April 2010 – 28th June 2010)
Available to view at the Áras Chill Dara, the Clane, Maynooth & Athy Area Offices, in the councils libraries & on
Closing date for submissions is 4.30pm sharp on Monday 28th June Late submissions cannot be accepted.
Write to: Mary Foley, Administrative Officer, Planning Department, Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare
to:
Next Steps
Manager’s Report on submissions made will be submitted to Members in September 2010.
If, plan is materially amended, further period of 4 weeks consultation.
Manager’s Report prepared on submissions - Members make the new Development Plan, with or without amendments.
Plan to be adopted by April 2011 and effective May 2011.

35. Draft Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017 Michael Kenny Senior Planner

36. Review of Naas Town Development Plan
Pre-draft public consultation between May and July 2009
Proposed Draft Naas Town Development Plan issued to Members in February 2010 for period of 8 weeks consideration
Draft Naas Town Development Plan placed on Public Display from Thursday 15th April 2010 to Wednesday 23rd June 2010 (inclusive) at:
Áras Chill Dara,
Naas Library, Canal Harbour
Public Consultation Meeting held Wednesday 12th May Level 2 Áras Chill Dara.

37. Population and Housing Targets
Naas Large Growth Town I
Population
Naas DP
27,000 target population
2006 Population Census
20,044
2009 Population Estimate
20,298
2017 Population Target
27,933
Population Increase
7,889 (40% increase)
RPG 2017 Housing unit target
3,610 additional units

38. Main Changes Since 2005 Plan (1)
Chapters updated to reflect recent government/DoEHLG guidelines/standards.
14 Chapters (Introduction, Strategic Context and Core Strategy, Economic Development, Housing, Town Centre, Retail, Movement and Transport, Water, Drainage and Environmental Services, Energy and Communications, Social, Community, Recreation and Amenity, Architectural, Archaeological and Natural Heritage, Urban Design and Opportunity Areas, Development Management Standards, Land Use Zoning)
New chapter on Urban Design and Energy and Communications
Appendices
Appendix 1 Kildare Local Authorities Housing Strategy
Appendix II Record of Protected Structures
SEA is separate document to be read in conjunction with Development Plan

39. Main Changes Since 2005 Plan (2)
Land Use Zoning:
No major changes in land use zoning since 2005 Plan
Sufficient amount of residential land available to meet future population targets (147 ha)
Increase in Open Space and Amenity land adjoining Caragh Sports Centre (18 ha)
Expansion of Town Centre zoning into Canal Harbour Area (3 Ha) A2: “to facilitate the expansion of the existing town centre and to create a new urban and cultural quarter, with an appropriate mix of uses such as retail, commercial, cultural, tourism and residential uses”
Change in employment zoning category e.g. new employment zone “Q” Enterprise and Employment to encourage high-tech business at Northwest Quadrant and Millennium Park, Dublin Road and at Blessington Road
Rezoning of land at Corbans Lane/Fairgreen Schools from open space and amenity to education to accommodate possible expansion of the schools (1ha)
Additional minor changes to reflect anomalies/recent permissions etc

40. Main Changes Since 2005 Plan (3)
Record of Protected Structures (RPS)
Comprehensive survey of existing RPS structures contained in 2005 DP and consideration of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH)
Total of 185 structures included on the Record of Protected Structures in Naas Development Plan (including 125 structures identified in NIAH survey)
Following review:
Total of 132 structures proposed for inclusion
Proposed deletion of approximately 50 structures from previous RPS list

41. Next Steps
Observations/submissions must be received no later than 4.30pm on Wednesday 23rd June 2010.
Write to: Town Clerk, Naas Town Council, Áras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare
to:
All submissions should include your name and a contact address, a map (where appropriate) and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc., which you represent.
Please make your submission by one medium only, i.e. hard copy or
Manager’s Report on submissions made will be submitted to Members in September 2010.
If, plan is materially amended, further period of 4 weeks consultation.
Manager’s Report prepared on submissions - Members make the new Naas Town Development Plan, with or without amendments.
Plan to be adopted by April 2011 and effective May 2011.

42. Preparation of Athy Town Development Plan 2012-2018
Michael Kenny
Senior Planner

43. Review of Athy Town Development Plan
Review of Athy Town Development Plan commenced April 2010
Background Issues Paper published on 1st April 2010
Public meeting/workshop on 6th May 2010 in Carlton Abbey Hotel, Athy
Pre-Draft Public Consultation April-May 2010 with submissions invited from public/prescribed bodies/service providers etc.
Closing date: 27th May 2010 (33 submissions received)
The Manager’s Report on the pre-draft public consultation due for publication in July 2010
Work on-going involving background research/survey work/meetings etc
The proposed Draft Athy Town Development Plan will be with Athy Town Council Members by December 2010
Draft Plan will be on public display by February 2011

44. Local Area Plan Programme
Lorcan Griffin,
Executive Planner

45. Local Area Plan Progress
Prosperous
Adopted 12th December 2007
Athgarvan
Adopted 25th December 2007
Allenwood
Adopted 9th April 2008
Kilcullen
Adopted 7th May 2008
Derrinturn
Adopted 19th November 2008
Monasterevin
Sallins
Adopted 26th January 2009
Castledermot
Adopted 27th April 2009
Kilcock
Clane
Adopted 25th May 2009
Leixlip
Adopted 25th January 2010
Collinstown
Celbridge
Kildare
LAP to be prepared in 2010/2011
Maynooth
Newbridge
Rathangan
Kill
Ballitore/Crookstown/Moone/Timolin
Village Plan included in Draft CDP
Straffan
Johnstown
Milltown
Rural Settlement included in Draft CDP
Twomilehouse
Kilteel