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2. Village Plans & Rural Settlements AIM To provide a coherent planning framework for the development of the designated villages and rural settlements identified in the County Settlement Strategy 98 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 99
2.1 Background 2.2 Villages Table 2.3 Quantum of Developable Land Zoned for New As part of the County Development Plan Settlement Designated villages will continue to develop as local Residential Strategy as outlined in Volume 1, Chapter 3, centres for services with growth levels to cater for designated villages and rural settlements have been local demands at an appropriate scale. The level of Village Plan Quantum of Lands allocated 3.7% and 1.3% of the overall population expansion will be controlled to minimise pressure zoned C: New growth respectively of the county over the period on services, the environment and unsustainable Residential (Ha) 2011 – 2023. Table 2.1 lists these villages and rural commuting patterns. These villages will support local settlements. enterprise to cater for local demand. Allenwood 11.1 Village Plans have been prepared and are contained Table 2.1 Ballitore 7.4 in Section 2.5. These Plans contain appropriate Designated Villages and Settlements objectives for the relevant village and are governed Ballymore Eustace 9.1 by the overarching policies contained within Section Villages (15) Allenwood, Ballitore, 2.4. Appropriate levels of zoned land have been Caragh 3.3 Ballymore Eustace, identified to cater for the overall demands of each Caragh, Coill Dubh/ village over the period of this Plan in line with the Coill Dubh/ 5.8 Coolearagh, Crookstown, County Settlement Strategy. The zoning of lands Coolearagh Johnstown, Johnstownbridge, within the villages takes cognisance of any existing Kildangan, Kilmeague, Moone, valid planning permissions, the need for consolidation Crookstown 2.3 Robertstown, Straffan, within the villages and the scale of appropriate Suncroft, Timolin growth with reference to the Settlement Strategy. Johnstown 4.1 Rural Allen, Ardclough, Johnstownbridge 4.1 Settlements Brannockstown, Broadford, (18) Brownstown, Calverstown, Kildangan 6.1 2.3 Rural Settlements Cutbush, Kilberry, Kilmead, Kilteel, Maddenstown, Rural Settlements are located throughout the county. Kilmeague 8.6 Maganey/Levitstown, These settlements will develop as local centres for Milltown, Narraghmore, Moone 4.9 their rural catchments with growth appropriate to Nurney, Rathcoffey, cater for local demand. Expansion will be controlled Straffan 6.2 Staplestown, Twomilehouse. to minimise pressure on services, the environment and unsustainable commuting patterns. Each of the Suncroft 6.6 Table 2.2 indicates the 2011 populations and 2023 18 no. Rural Settlements is subject to a development housing targets for the designated villages and rural strategy (refer to Section 2.6). Each settlement strategy Timolin 5.8 settlements of the county. Map V2-2.1 shows the comprises a settlement core, existing built up area, location of each village and rural settlement within settlement expansion area and a settlement boundary. Robertstown 5.3 the county. The lands within the defined settlement boundaries do not constitute zoned land. Total 90.7 Table 2.2 Villages and Settlements – Population 2011 2011- Percentage Population 2023 of overall (Census) Housing County Units Growth Target Villages 9,779 1,202 3.7% Rural 2,960 423 1.3% Settlements 100 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 101
2.4 Village Plans and Rural −− Phasing of individual developments Settlement Policies may be conditioned as part of a grant of planning permission in villages/ It is the policy of the Council to: settlements. VRS 1 Facilitate local housing demands together VRS 6 Generally control the scale of individual with the provision of local and community development proposals to 10-15% of the services / facilities and local employment existing housing stock of any village or opportunities throughout the villages settlement over the lifetime of the Plan in and rural settlements in accordance with accordance with the Sustainable Residential the principles of proper planning and Development in Urban Areas Guidelines sustainable development. (2009). For example, for a village of 800 VRS 2 Facilitate sustainable population growth in people, the typical pattern and grain of the identified villages with growth levels existing development suggests that any of up to 25% over the Plan period to cater individual scheme for new housing should primarily for local demands. not be larger than 26 - 40 residential units and for villages/settlements with less than VRS 3 Facilitate sustainable population growth 300 persons new housing schemes should in the identified Rural Settlements with not be larger than 15 units. growth levels of up to 20% over the Plan period to cater primarily for local demands. Larger schemes will only be considered Local demand for rural settlements is where they relate to important strategic defined as persons residing for a period of sites (e.g. infill within the core of a village/ 5 years within a 10km radius of the site. settlement, or the redevelopment of ‘Primarily for local demand’ shall be defined backlands) and will be contingent on the as being in excess of 50% of the overall agreement of a masterplan and phasing development. arrangement being agreed with the Council. VRS 4 Generally permit density levels in VRS 7 Ensure an appropriate mix of dwelling accordance with indicative levels outlined units including serviced sites are provided in Table 4.2 of this Plan. Proposals shall also in the village/settlement to cater for a conform to the Development Management range of household sizes (refer to Section Standards contained in Volume 1, Chapter 4.6 of this Plan). Serviced site proposals 17 of this Plan. Exceptions may be made to should include general design principles for development management standards in infill individual plots (plot ratio, building heights, / brownfield sites within village centres building orientation, private open space, or settlement cores where the scheme is of palette of building materials, boundary exceptional quality and design. details and parking). VRS 5 Develop lands in both the villages and VRS 8 Require the submission of a design settlements sequentially and generally in statement for any scheme within villages accordance with the following: and settlements for 10 units or more or where deemed necessary by the planning −− Development will be encouraged from authority. The design statement should (Rural housing policy Chapter 4 Volume1) the centre outwards with undeveloped clearly describe how the proposal relates to lands closest to the village centre being the site and its context. The following must given first priority; be included in a design statement: −− The development of ‘infill’ sites (i) New development shall contribute and lands with opportunities for to compact villages/settlements County Settlement Strategy brownfield/ regeneration will be Contex Map 200/09/465 by being designed to integrate encouraged; M.HF Checked by: successfully with the existing −− ‘Leap-frogging’ will be strongly settlement; resisted; (ii) Desire lines and linkages to local centres, public transport and other facilities; 102 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 103
(iii) A discernible focus of the scheme VRS 10 Restrict growth in a village/settlement Table 2.4 or a demonstration that the where necessary physical and social Land Use Zoning Objectives Table development reinforces an existing infrastructure cannot be delivered. In the local centre; absence of infrastructure, the projected growth for that development centre may Ref Use Land-Use Zoning Objectives (iv) Retention and successful exploitation be allocated to other serviced settlements A Village Centre To provide for the development and improvement of appropriate village centre uses of local views into and out of the within the same Municipal District or including residential, commercial, office and civic use. scheme and highlighting of selected adjoining Municipal District or to serviced The purpose of this zone is to protect and enhance the special character of the village centre focal points; towns within the upper range of the and to provide for and improve retailing, residential, commercial, office, cultural and other uses appropriate to the centre of a developing village. It will be an objective of the Council to (v) Response to local character without settlement hierarchy. encourage the use of buildings and backlands and especially the full use of upper floors. The necessarily repeating adjacent size and scale of all new developments, particularly retail developments shall not be out of VRS 11 Ensure that all development proposals forms and details. This shall include character with the already established village centre area. Warehousing and other industrial have regard to Volume 1, Chapters 7 referencing the elements of the area uses will generally not be permitted in the village centre. Infrastructure and 17 Development that give character and a sense of Management Standards of the County B Existing To protect and improve existing residential amenity, to provide for appropriate infill place such as urban grain, historic Development Plan. Residential/ residential development and to provide for new and improved ancillary services. core, buildings of architectural Infill This zoning principally covers existing residential areas and provides for infill development merit and local characteristics (e.g. VRS 12 Encourage appropriate mixed use within these existing residential areas. The primary aims of this zoning objective are local materials, building lines, walls, development(s) in the village centres to to preserve and improve residential amenity and to provide for further infill residential building heights, rivers, streams, enhance the range of services and promote development at an appropriate density. trees / hedgerows and other local local employment opportunities. built/landscape features); C New To provide for new residential development Residential This zoning provides for new residential development and associated ancillary services. (vi) Existing buildings, landform and Permission may also be granted for home based economic activity within this zone subject to ecological features should be noted the preservation of residential amenity and traffic considerations. New residential areas should on drawings; 2.5 Village Objectives be developed in accordance with a comprehensive plan detailing the layout of services, roads, pedestrian and cycle routes and the landscaping of open space. (vii) Proposals to contribute to the overall The settlement strategy in Volume 1, Chapter 3 of this open space network of the village/ Plan allocates 3.7% of the overall population growth E Community To provide for community and educational facilities. for the county from 2017-2023 to the designated and The purpose of this zoning is to facilitate the extension of existing and the provision of new settlement; villages. This equates to a 25% growth in population Educational community and educational facilities. (viii) Demonstration of contemporary and for each village over the course of this Plan. Village F Open Space To protect and provide for open space, amenity and recreation provision. innovative architecture and design Plans have been prepared for each of the designated and Amenity The areas included in this zoning objective cover both private and public open space and are that ensures the creation of a unique villages to guide this future development. Each Village dispersed throughout the village. The aims of this land-use zoning objective are to protect sense of place; and Plan, containing a written statement and map(s), is recreation, open space and amenity areas, to maintain and improve amenity lands, to preserve included in this chapter. private open space and to provide recreational facilities. (viiii) The drawings and statement should illustrate why a particular design The land within the development boundaries of I Agricultural To retain and protect agricultural uses. solution was arrived at for that Village Plans is zoned and subject to the provisions The purpose of this zoning is to ensure the retention of agricultural uses and protect them from particular site and how the design of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 urban sprawl and ribbon development. Uses which are directly associated with agriculture responds to the ecology, topography (as amended). Table 2.4 sets out the zoning objectives or which would not interfere with this use are open for consideration. This includes limited housing for members of landowners’ families or persons who can demonstrate a need to live in and features (both natural and for all the zoning categories identified in each Village the agriculture zone, tourism related projects and amenity uses such as playing fields or parks. man-made) existing on site and Plan. Table 2.6 sets out the accompanying zoning immediately adjacent to the site. matrix. Maps V2-2.2 – 2.16 illustrate the land use Q Enterprise To promote the development of employment generating uses. zonings and development boundaries for each Village. and The purpose of this zoning is to promote the development of local employment. Permissible VRS 9 Require the submission of a social Employment uses may include enterprise and incubator units, small scale industry and workshops. Uses will infrastructure assessment for schemes be considered on the merits of each planning application. Any proposal within this zone should in excess of 10 no. units in villages/ have regard to the character of the village and of neighbouring uses. settlements. Where deficiencies exist to To facilitate the operation of Johnstown Garden Centre facilitate the development, measures shall Q1 Any future development of the Garden Centre must be in accordance with the Retail Policies and be proposed as part of a development objectives set out in Chapter 9 of this Plan. Any specific development proposal must also be in scheme in order to provide for additional accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. suitable social infrastructure (services/ facilities). Significant development will be U Utilities/ To provide for and improve public facilities. Services The purpose of this zone is to provide for and preserve land in the ownership of the Council or restricted where there is an absence of a other bodies charged with the provision of services such as electricity, telecommunications, sufficiently developed local infrastructure water, wastewater etc. such as schools and community facilities to cater for development. 104 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 105
Table 2.5 Table 2.6 Definition of Terms Villages – Land Use Zoning Matrix Table Zoning Matrix Uses other than the primary use for which an area is zoned may be permitted provided Land Use A B C E F I Q Q1 U they are not in conflict with the primary use zoning objective. The Zoning Matrix (Refer to Table 2.6) illustrates a range of land uses together with an indication of their broad Amusement Arcade N N N N N N N N N acceptability in each of the land use zones. The land use zoning matrix is intended to Car Park (other than ancillary) Y N N O N N Y Y O provide guidance to landowners and developers and is not intended to supplant the Cattle Shed / Slatted Unit / Broiler House N N N N N Y N N N normal planning process. An indication that a proposal would be ‘permitted in principle’ from the matrix should not be taken to imply a granting of permission, or indeed that a Cemetery O N N Y N O N N N planning application may necessarily be successful. Community / Recreational / Sports Buildings Y O O Y Y N N N N Application of Zoning It is an objective of the Council to carry out its development management function in Crèche / Playschool Y O Y Y O O O O N accordance with the Matrix Table for each zone. However, it should not be assumed that if Policy Cultural Uses / Library Y O O Y Y N N O N a proposed development complies with the Matrix Table, it would necessarily be accepted. The Matrix relates to land use only. Other factors including density, building height, Dancehall / Disco O N N N N N N N N design standards, traffic generation, environmental factors and so on, are also relevant in Dwelling Y Y Y O N O N N N establishing whether or not a development proposal would be acceptable in a particular Funeral Homes Y N N O N N N N N location and conforms to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Garage / Car Repairs N N N N N N O N N Definition of Terms Guest House / Hotel / Hostel Y O O N N N N N N Permitted in Principle The Council will seek to ensure the development of lands and properties in accordance Heavy Commercial Vehicle Park N N N N N N O N N with the Zoning Objectives set out in Table 2.4 of this Plan. Land uses designated under Hot Food Take Away O N N N N N N N N each zoning objective as ‘Permitted in Principle’ are generally acceptable, subject to Light Industry O N N N N N Y N N compliance with those objectives as set out in other chapters of this Plan. Medical Consultant / Health Centre Y O O Y N N O N N Open for Land uses shown as ‘Open for Consideration’ are uses that are not considered acceptable Motor Sales N N N N N N O N N in principle in all parts of the relevant use zone. However, such uses may be acceptable Consideration Nursing Home Y Y Y Y N N N N N in circumstances where the Council is satisfied that the proposed use would not conflict with the general objectives for the zone and the permitted or existing uses as well as Offices Y N O O* N N O* N N being in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Park / Playground Y Y Y Y Y O O N N Not Permitted Land uses which are indicated as ‘Not Permitted’ in the Land Use Zoning Matrix (Table Petrol Station N N O N N O Y N N 2.6) will not be permitted. Place of Worship Y O O Y N N N N N Other Uses Proposed land uses not listed in the matrix will be considered on the merits of the Playing Fields O O O Y Y O O N N individual planning application, with reference to the most appropriate use of a similar nature indicated in the table and in relation to the general policies and zoning objectives Pub Y N N N N N N N N for the area. Restaurant Y O O N N N O O N Non-Conforming Uses Existing established uses that are inconsistent with the primary zoning objective, School Y O O Y N N N N N where legally established by continuous use for the same purpose prior to 1st October Shop (Comparison) Y N N N N N N O N 1964 or by a planning permission, will not be subject to legal proceedings under the Act in respect of their continued use. Where extensions or improvements of premises Shop (Convenience) Y O O N N N N N N accommodating these uses are proposed each shall be considered on its merits in Stable Yard N N N N N Y O N N accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Tourist Related Facilities Y O O O Y N O N N Transitional Areas While the zoning objectives indicate the different uses permitted in each zone it is Utility Structures O O O O O O O Y Y important to avoid abrupt transitions in scale and use at the boundary of adjoining Warehouse (Wholesale) / Store / Depot O N N N N N Y N N land use zones. In these areas, it is necessary to avoid developments that would be detrimental to amenity. Workshops O O N N N O Y N Y In zones abutting residential areas, particular attention will be paid to the uses, scale, * Denotes that this use may be acceptable as ancillary to a primary use density and appearance of development proposals and to landscaping and screening proposals in order to protect the amenities of residential properties. A = Village Centre I = Agricultural Y = Permitted in Principle Development abutting amenity and open space will generally facilitate the passive B = Existing Residential / Infill Q = Enterprise & Employment O= Open for Consideration supervision of that space, where possible by fronting onto it. C = New Residential Q1 = Johnstown Garden Centre. N= Not Permitted E = Community & Educational U = Utilities/Services F = Open Space & Amenity 106 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 107
2.5.1 Allenwood 2.5.1.6 Growth −− Credit Union −− Seek the improvement of pedestrian −− Childcare facilities and cycling facilities back to the This Plan provides for local demands in accordance village centre as part of development 2.5.1.1 Introduction and Context with the provisions of the County Settlement Strategy −− Beauty Salon proposals. Allenwood is designated as a village in Volume 1, and has zoned lands accordingly. The village plan for −− Funeral Directors Chapter 3, Settlement Strategy of this Plan. The policy Allenwood 2011-2017 identified a large amount of Public Utilities context for all villages and settlements is outlined in zoned land for residential development. The majority 2.5.1.10 Village Plan Principles It is an objective of the Council to: Section 2.4. This section identifies specific objectives of this land was not brought forward for development. for the future development of Allenwood and 15.9ha of land is zoned “C New Residential” to meet (i) Develop the village in a planned coherent PU 1 Only consider development where includes a land use zoning map. This will ensure the the projected population growth over the plan period. manner to achieve an attractive and sustainable appropriate wastewater treatment facilities sustainable development of the village over the period This is considered sustainable taking into account development form. are proposed as part of the overall of the Plan. Specific development management criteria the Core Strategy, wastewater capacity and flooding development. It will generally not be considerations. (ii) The rate of growth shall cater for local demands at which will govern any applications in the village considered appropriate that additional septic an appropriate scale. are outlined in Volume 1, Chapter 17 Development tanks are provided within the development Management Standards. (iii) Suburban residential development on the boundary of Allenwood. 2.5.1.7 Public Utilities and Social outskirts of the village will not be permitted. Infrastructure PU 2 Identify deficiencies in the surface water (iv) To protect and enhance the physical and natural drainage systems in the village and to 2.5.1.2 Location Water Supply facilitate the improvement of these systems environment in terms of its recreational and Allenwood is a rural village located in the northwest of Allenwood has an adequate water supply at present. ecological potential is important. where necessary subject to available County Kildare at the junction of two regional roads, the resources. R415 and R403. The village is situated between Prosperous Waste Water (v) All new development should have regard to the and Derrinturn and located approximately 11km from character, form and scale of buildings in the PU 3 Investigate in conjunction with Irish Water Allenwood has a wastewater treatment plant which Clane and 20km from Naas. The Grand Canal borders the village and shall reuse where possible existing the feasibility of upgrading the waste water has been designed for a population equivalent (P.E.) village to the south. buildings / out-buildings in order to promote treatment network in the Allenwood North of 1,500. Adequate capacity is available for anticipated sustainable development. and Allenwood South areas of the village. growth in population in the village over the period of this Plan. (vi) Improve the visual amenities of the village centre. PU 4 Facilitate the improvement of 3G, 4G and 2.5.1.3 Function broadband services for the village and its Allenwood acts as a local service centre for its Surface Water and Flood Alleviation wider rural hinterland. inhabitants and the surrounding hinterland. Any development shall have regard to the policies 2.5.1.11 Development Objectives Development in the village should be sustainable, and objectives set out in Volume 1, Chapter 7 of this Flooding satisfying local demands having regard to the Plan regarding surface water and flood alleviation Residential Development It is an objective of the Council to: character, form and scale of the existing village. (Section 7.5.5). In order to facilitate local demands and in recognition FL 1 Ensure that all proposed developments of the level of development that has taken place in the are carried out in accordance with the recent past, future residential development should be requirements of Volume 1, Chapter 7 of 2.5.1.4 Settlement Form 2.5.1.8 Employment undertaken in conjunction with social / community the Plan and “The Planning System and Allenwood developed in the nineteenth century as a There are a number of small scale employment and appropriate commercial development. In this Flood Risk Management” - Guidelines for coaching post along the Clane / Edenderry Road. In facilities in Allenwood itself, in addition to the regard, sites zoned ‘C’ have been identified for village Planning Authorities, DEHLG (2009). recent years new housing schemes have been built to employment opportunities provided as part of the expansion. FL 2 Ensure that development proposals for the north and south of the cross roads. The ESB built Industrial Park to the north west of the village on It is an objective of the Council to: lands identified by the dashed pink line on a power station (now demolished) to the north west the former power station lands. The majority of the RD 1 Apply the following development Map V2-2.2 shall be subject to site specific of the village; the site of the station is now used for employment opportunities at this location are light requirements to all lands identified as ‘C’ (New Flood Risk Assessment appropriate to the industrial purposes. industrial in nature. Residential) as outlined on Map V2- 2.2: type and scale of the development being proposed. −− Existing trees and vegetation on the 2.5.1.5 Population 2.5.1.9 Other Services sites shall be retained and integrated Transportation The 2011 Census figure for Allenwood was 845 into any new development if merited. Allenwood has a number of social and community It is an objective of the Council to: persons. This represents a significant increase on the facilities serving the village and its hinterland −− Any new development proposals T1 Undertake the following works in 2006 Census figure of 667. Many houses have been including: must ensure that the residential Allenwood: built in Allenwood since 2011 so it is assumed that the amenity of adjoining properties is −− Roman Catholic Church population has grown significantly since then. 34% of not impinged upon. (i) Implement traffic calming measures at the population is under the age of 20 with another 34% −− Two National Schools (boys and girls) −− High quality traditional building Allenwood Crossroads including the of the population in the 25-45 age bracket. This would −− Post Office materials and indigenous landscaping development of a speed table / plateau. suggest a significant portion of the population is made −− Public House/ Restaurant will be insisted upon. up of young families. −− Variety of small retail units 108 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 109
(ii) Realign the crossroads junction. Checked by: (iii) Provide textured surfacing at the 200/15/750 This drawing is to be read in conjunction with V2-2.2 pNHA Proposed Natural Heritage Area crossroads junction. Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, BR Land Use Zoning Objectives RPS Record of Protected Structures Kildare County Council Planning Department, Naas, Co Kildare. (iv) Provide tactile paving and new Q: Enterprise and Employment E: Community and Educational County Development Plan Map Ref: Drawn by: F: Open Space and Amenity the written statement. B: Existing Residential / Infill Distance from Village Centre Allenwood Village Drg No: footpaths in the village along the R403 (at 400m intervals) MHF. Flood Risk Assessment 2017 - 2023 Village Plan Boundary regional road. (B13-42) Canal/Lakes/Ponds C: New Residential A: Village Centre (v) Improve road markings on approach February 2017 I: Agriculture Licence No.: 2009/26/CCMA © Ordnance SurveyIreland. (Kildare County Council) roads and within the village centre. All rights reserved. N.T.S. (vi) Provide traffic signals at the Allenwood Legend : Crossroads. Scale: Date: Employment ) It is an objective of the Council to: ( R403 to Clane anal B13-42 Grand C EM 1 Facilitate the expansion of existing local services and businesses where appropriate and to facilitate the provision of further 1.4 Ha Q C local employment opportunities in F C B accordance with the proper planning and Path 2.0 Ha Towing 17 79 I I 77 Bridge 79 15 Bond B sustainable development of the area. 74 81 Path 9 lla B 10 ha Towing B Cus 24 26 13 8 14 40 39 56 67 5 37 A 62 27 66 PS 63 54 la A shal Cu 32 65 15 14 5-8 11 Community and Educational 14 50 1 45 10 4 A 1-3 18 18 49 WOODLAWN 2 It is an objective of the Council to: 1 16 15 400m B B 23 22 13 17 A Area under construction The Willows Whitethorn Park 1 F CE 1 Assess the need for educational facilities in 6 Grouse Lodge 18 21 A 4.2 Ha 5 Path Allenwood in line with population change C 12 11 17 14 11 8 B Towing 3.5 Ha in the village and its hinterland. School C Church (Cath) B E CE 2 Facilitate the provision of open space and B amenity areas including a playground 4.8 Ha I C facility in the village. F F Heritage F 0m 80 It is an objective of the Council to: pHNA F B NH 1 Support the creation of an attractive hub of E waterside activity and an attractive amenity Sports Ground area for use by the general public along the waterways within the village boundaries. Grand Canal NH 2 Implement a programme of soft landscaping inturn ) B12-02 in conjunction with the improvements ( L1020 to Der B O G works identified under objective T1 in the Village Centre. Bridge Shee Clear View House ES 400m ) 4 to Rathangan Tow Path ) inturn Tk 200m Q to Derr ( R41 ( R403 0.0 Level Crossing 110 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 111
2.5.2 Ballitore figure a population of 556 persons is estimated for 2.5.2.10 Heritage (vi) All new development proposals shall have Ballitore. The 2006 Census recorded a 32% increase in regard to the requirements for development Given its history as a planned Quaker Village Ballitore population from 338 persons in 2002 to 445 in 2006. in the Architectural Conservation Area. All 2.5.2.1 Introduction and Context is rich in architectural heritage and many protected The 2011 population of 556 persons represents a 20% new buildings elsewhere in the village shall Ballitore is designated as a ‘Village’ in the County structures are located in the village. As a result of increase on the 2006 population. be designed so as not visually impinge on the Settlement Strategy set out in Volume 1, Chapter 3 the historic streetscape and the architectural merit of historic buildings and streetscape of the village. of this Plan. The policy context for all villages and many of the buildings, an Architectural Conservation Area has also been defined for the village. (vii) The conservation and integration into new settlements is outlined in Section 2.4. This section 2.5.2.6 Growth sets out a Village Plan for Ballitore. The Village Plan developments of existing stone walls, trees This Plan provides for local demands in accordance There are no recorded archaeological sites / consists of specific objectives and a land use-zoning and native hedgerows and the use of similar with the provisions of the county settlement strategy. monuments or designated areas within the village map that will ensure the sustainable development of materials for new boundaries shall be required. This growth is to be located on lands previously plan boundary. the village over the period of this Plan. The relevant zoned in Ballitore with other appropriate social and standards for any planning applications in the village community facilities. 2.5.2.13 Development Objectives are outlined in Volume 1, Chapter 17 Development 2.5.2.11 Other Services Management Standards. Ballitore has a number of social and community Residential Development 2.5.2.7 Public Utilities facilities serving the village and its hinterland Ballitore has sufficient zoned land to cater for the including: growth of the village. Future residential development 2.5.2.2 Location Water Supply −− Pubs should be undertaken in conjunction with social/ Ballitore is located in South Kildare, approximately Water supply in Ballitore is deemed satisfactory community and appropriate commercial development. 18km from Athy and 30km from Naas. The River at present. −− Shops Greese borders the village core to the east with the −− Post office It is an objective of the Council to: Glanbia industrial facility on the eastern side of the Waste Water −− Museum and Library RD 1 Apply the following development river. Crookstown Mill is located to the north of the A new Wastewater Treatment Plant with a population −− Coffee Shop requirements to lands identified “C” (New village. The farmland surrounding the village is of equivalent (P.E). of 1500 is currently in operation. −− Craft Shop Residential) on Map V2-2.3A high quality. Surface Water and Flood Alleviation −− Glanbia industrial facility −− A new vehicular route connecting −− Crèche Abby’s Row to Fuller’s Court with While the treatment of surface water is adequate 2.5.2.3 Function adequate pedestrian and cycling in Ballitore at present, the continued cleaning and −− Playground facilities shall be provided as part of Ballitore performs a role as a local service centre for maintenance of the River Greese to the east of the −− Soccer Pitch the development of these lands. its environs in conjunction with the other settlements village is essential to prevent flooding in the area. −− Health Centre −− Existing trees and vegetation shall be in the area of Crookstown, Moone and Timolin. Any development shall have regard to the policies and objectives set out in Volume 1, Chapter 7, −− Garda Station retained and integrated into any new of this Plan regarding surface water and flood development, if merited. 2.5.2.4 Settlement Form alleviation (Section 7.5.5). 2.5.2.12 Village Plan Principles −− High quality traditional building materials and indigenous landscaping Ballitore is a small historic settlement which was (i) New development should take place in will be required. founded in 1685 by Quakers. Physically the village is 2.5.2.8 Transportation a coherent manner so that an attractive −− Any new development proposal must a cluster of terraced Quaker houses along two roughly sustainable village is achieved. This Plan provides for new vehicular and pedestrian ensure that the residential amenity of perpendicular streets with a central square at the routes through areas that are zoned for development. (ii) The rate of growth must cater for local demand adjoining properties is not impinged intersection. More modern local authority housing It also provides for minor improvements that are at an appropriate scale. upon. extends along the streets off the square with further local authority housing on the Timolin / Crookstown required throughout the village and these objectives −− Seek the improvements in pedestrian (iii) Suburban residential development on the road. A private residential development is located are listed in the Transportation objectives section. and cycling facilities back to the outskirts ofthe village shall not be permitted. along Abby’s Row. village centre as part of development (iv) Protection and enhnacement of of the proposals. 2.5.2.9 Education physical and natural environment in tersm RD 2 Facilitate the appropriate redevelopment 2.5.2.5 Population Children from Ballitore attend primary school in of its recreational and ecological potential is of derelict buildings and suitable infill St Laurence’s, Crookstown. important. Ballitore has experienced a steady population increase development proposals having regard to in recent years following the development of a number (v) All new development shall have regard to the their location within the Architectural of housing developments. Ballitore and Crookstown are character, form and scale of buildings in the Conservation Area and any protected classified as a single settlement in the 2011 Census and village and to reuse where possible existing structures within the vicinity of the site. it defined the population as being 685 persons. Once buildings.out buildings within the village (Suitable areas include the Market Square the population of Crookstown is taken away from this boundary in order to maintain the historic and Fuller’s Court). character of the village. 112 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 113
Public Utilities Transportation Heritage HE 5 Survey the trees illustrated on Map V2-2.3B It has already been noted that water provision in the As part of the development of the lands to the south An Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) has been and to seek to protect trees deemed to be of village is sufficient and wastewater is being treated in and west of the Market Square a link road shall be designated for the village centre in Ballitore. significant amenity value. the new wastewater treatment plant. provided to ensure more efficient vehicular and pedestrian movement through the village. This route It is an objective of the Council to: Amenity and Recreation It is an objective of the Council to: shall be provided in tandem with the development of HE 1 Protect all RPS structures, along with There is a soccer pitch and playground located in these lands. their settings, in Ballitore as listed in this Millview on the Old Athy road. PU 1 Connect all existing and new developments Plan and illustrated on Map V2-2.3B, in to the new wastewater treatment plant. It is an objective of the Council to: It is an objective of the Council to: accordance with Volume 1, Chapter 12 PU 2 Identify potential sites for the provision T1 Seek the construction of a new link road Architectural and Archaeological Heritage AM 1 Promote the development of a linear park of recycling banks for the village and the from the L8036 at Fuller’s Court to the of this Plan. along the River Greese between Ballitore wider rural hinterland. L8035 at Abby’s Row on the west side of the and Crookstown. village (Refer to Map V2-2.3B). HE 2 Protect and improve the setting of the PU 3 Identify deficiencies in the surface water Meeting House and support its continued AM 2 Enhance and maintain the playground drainage systems in the village and to T2 Implement public realm improvements in social and community use. located in Millview. facilitate the improvement of these systems the village centre particularly pedestrian HE 3 Protect the RMP site in Ballitore as listed AM 3 Develop where possible a walking route where necessary subject to available facilities. in Volume 1, Chapter 12 and shown on Map along the River Greese to Crookstown Mill resources. T3 Investigate the possibility of developing a V2-2.3B of this Plan, along with its setting. and back to the Market Square, as illustrated PU 4 Facilitate the improvement of 3G, 4G and footpath and cycle track as illustrated on on Map V2-2.3B. Map V2-2.3B HE 4 Have regard to the policies and objectives broadband services for the village and its included in Volume 1, Chapter 12 in relation wider rural hinterland. Employment to development proposals that impact on Flooding the character and quality of all designated The Glanbia site located on the eastern side of the protected structures and development The River Greese flows through the village to the River Greese is the main industry in the village. This within and adjoining the designated ACA. west of the Glanbia creamery. The cleaning and facility processes liquid milk for Glanbia. maintenance of the river should minimise the risk of It is an objective of the Council to: flooding occurring in the future. EM 1 Facilitate the development of the Glanbia It is an objective of the Council to: site where appropriate and in accordance FL 1 Continue to maintain the River Greese. In with the proper planning and sustainable this regard, only development within the development of the area. development boundary of Ballitore that EM 2 Facilitate the expansion of existing local would not negatively impact upon the services and business where appropriate River Greese shall be encouraged. Adequate and to facilitate the provision of further drainage measures in accordance with the local employment opportunities in requirements of the Greater Dublin Strategic accordance with the proper planning and Drainage Study shall be provided for all sustainable development of the area. development proposals in order to continue to prevent flooding in the area. Community and Educational FL 2 Ensure that all proposed developments Ballitore relies on neighbouring Crookstown for are carried out in accordance with the its educational needs and Crookstown and Timolin requirements of Volume 1, Chapter 7 of for many of its ecclesiastical needs. Ballitore has the Plan and “The Planning System and some cultural facilities that are linked to the Quaker Flood Risk Management” - Guidelines for community and its long association with the village Planning Authorities, DECLG (2009). but it is still deficient in other community facilities. The redevelopment of the Tanyard provides an FL 3 Ensure that development proposals for opportunity for a cultural / community development. lands identified by the dashed pink line on Map V2-2.3A shall be subject to site specific It is an objective of the Council to: Flood Risk Assessment appropriate to the CE 1 Develop the Tanyard for art and craft based type and scale of the development being workshops or studios with associated uses. proposed. CE 2 Facilitate the provision of additional community facilities in the village. 114 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 115
116 Crookstown Kildare County Council House D Planning Department, R OA N O RA Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, wn TH k sto Naas, Co Kildare. oo Cr To 6 02 L8 Ballitore Village County Development Plan 41 e es re 2017 - 2023 G er iv 33 R Mill View 50 52 40 2 15 30 1 B Legend : Mill 1 21 Sports 40 Village Plan Boundary 10 Field Mill View 92 F A: Village Centre 44 10 93 I 14 73 T3 B: Existing / Infill Residential 69 72 79 14 9 10 8 C: New Residential 10 78 The Cottage Abbyfield 14 66 67 8 E E: Community and Educational 12 AN LL L8 50 03 MIL 8 5 11 B F: Open Space and Amenity Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 9 39 46 11 38 I I : Agricultural 44 Crookstown 31 Q: Enterprise and Employment WB A 1548 A Burrow Architectural Conservation Area Square Creamery Flood Risk Assessment 1 T1 Q A 4 Roads Objective (Indicative only) The Hill COCKPIT LANE 1660 Rivers/Lakes/Ponds 1662 1664 1324 A B Distance from Village Centre B A (at 400m intervals) n C E Tree and Woodland Preservation Objective 7.4 Ha Kilculle T Transportation Objective Quakers Meeting House R448 rmot Ballitore House 0m 40 This drawing is to be read in conjunction with Castlede L8036 River the written statement. R448 Kildare Co Council Grees e Sewage Works Tks Land Use Zoning Objectives Fullers Court Date: February 2017 Map Ref: V2-2.3A 0m Scale: N.T.S. Drg No: 200/16/763 80 Ballitore Hill Greese Bank House © Ordnance SurveyIreland. All rights reserved. Drawn by: Checked by: 0.0 100m 200m Licence No.: 2009/26/CCMA NH BR (Kildare County Council) Crookstown House Kildare County Council Planning Department, n B36-64 tow Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, ks oo Naas, Co Kildare. Cr To 6 02 L8 B36-39 B36-36 B36-14 Ballitore Village 41 County Development Plan e es B36-46 re G 2017 - 2023 er iv 33 R 50 52 40 2 15 30 1 Mill T3 Legend : 1 21 Sports 40 10 Field Village Plan Boundary Mill View 92 Architectural Conservation Area 44 10 93 B36-47 B36-45 14 73 Flood Risk Assessment 69 72 79 14 9 10 8 Roads Objective (Indicative only) 10 78 The Cottage Abbyfield 14 66 67 8 E B36-29 12 Footpath and Cycle Track Objective AN L8 03 LL 5 50 MIL 18 1 Rivers/Lakes/Ponds 9 39 46 11 38 Distance from Village Centre 44 (At 400m intervals) Crookstown 31 RMP Record of Monuments and Places WB (KD036-020) B36-21 RPS Record of Protected Structures Burrow Square (B36-29) B36-61 Tree/Woodland Preservation Objective 1 4 T Transportation Objective The Hill COCKPIT LANE 1660 1662 1664 1324 B36-51 n B36-52 T1 Kilculle Quakers Meeting B36-55 B36-13 House R448 B36-59 Ri ve KE036-20 rG re B36-54 es e B36-60 Ballitore B36-58 B36-56 House B36-49 0m ot 40 B36-33 This drawing is to be read in conjunction with rm L8036 B36-57 B36-34 the written statement. B36-28 Castlede Kildare Co Council Sewage Works Objectives R448 Fullers Tks B36-31 Court Date: February 2017 Map Ref: V2-2.3B B36-63 B36-19 Scale: N.T.S. Drg No: 200/16/763 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Ballitore Hill © Ordnance SurveyIreland. Greese Bank House B36-20 All rights reserved. Drawn by: Checked by: 0.0 100m 200m 0m Licence No.: 2009/26/CCMA NH BR 80 (Kildare County Council) 117
2.5.3 Ballymore Eustace 2.5.3.5 Population 2.5.3.9 Other Services 2.5.3.11 Development Objectives Ballymore Eustace experienced a population decline Ballymore Eustace has a good infrastructure of social Residential Development 2.5.3.1 Introduction during the inter-censal period between 2002 and and community facilities serving the village and its In order to facilitate local demands, future residential Ballymore Eustace is designated as a ‘Village’ in the 2006, with a reduction in population from 786 hinterland, including: development should be undertaken in conjunction County Settlement Strategy set out in Volume 1, persons to 725. The 2011 Census shows the population −− Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Churches with social / community and appropriate commercial Chapter 3 of this Plan. The policy context for all villages increasing to 872 persons, an increase of 20% on the −− Pubs development. In this regard 8.8ha has been identified and settlements is outlined in Section 2.4. This section 2006 figure. −− Restaurants for residential expansion. Note: 0.9ha of these lands is sets out a Village Plan for Ballymore Eustace and required for community facilities. −− Health Centre consists of specific objectives and a land use zoning map that will ensure the sustainable development of 2.5.3.6 Growth −− National School It is an objective of the Council to: the village over the period of this Plan. The relevant This Plan provides for local demands in accordance −− Band Hall RD 1 Apply the following development standards for any planning applications in the village with the provisions of the county settlement strategy. −− Recreational / Sports Facilities requirements to lands identified “C1” (New are outlined in Volume 1, Chapter 17 Development This growth shall be located in the village core Residential) on Map V2-2.4A: −− Resource Centre Management Standards. together with residential expansion to the west and −− To require the delivery of community −− ICA Hall north of the village core. facilities (e.g. health centre, nursing −− Tidy Towns Centre home, community centre, etc.) on 0.9 ha 2.5.3.2 Location −− Beauty Salons / Hairdressers of the lands zoned C1. It is considered Ballymore Eustace is situated on the River Liffey 2.5.3.7 Public Utilities that this approach will allow for more approximately one kilometre from the Kildare – 2.5.3.10 Village Plan Principles flexibility in the delivery of community Water Supply Wicklow border. The village is in a highly scenic area facilities within this area. Water is supplied from the Dublin City Council (i) The village should be developed in a planned, overlooking the River Liffey and surrounded by high −− To require the improvement of the Treatment Plant, which is adjacent to the village, and coherent manner to ensure that the development quality agricultural land. junction identified by objective T 4 on is sufficient to serve the current needs and sustainable of an attractive and sustainable village is achieved. Map V2-2.4A. future development of the village. (ii) The rate of growth shall cater for local demands at −− Existing trees and vegetation on the 2.5.3.3 Function Waste Water an appropriate scale. site shall be retained and integrated Ballymore Eustace acts as a service centre for its rural The Ballymore Eustace Wastewater Treatment Plant into any new development if merited. (iii) Suburban residential development located on the hinterland. Growth in the village shall be sustainable, has recently been completed and is in operation with −− Any new development proposal must outskirts of the village shall not be permitted. meeting local demands, having regard to the character, a population equivalent of 2000. This is adequate to ensure that the residential amenity of form and scale of the existing village. serve the village for the foreseeable future. (iv) Protection and enhancement of the River Liffey in adjoining properties is not impinged terms of its recreational and ecological potential upon. Surface Water and Flood Alleviation and value is important. −− High quality traditional building 2.5.3.4 Settlement Form Any development shall have regard to the policies materials and indigenous landscaping (v) New development should have regard to the The village developed in association with a mill in the and objectives set out in Volume 1, Chapter 7, of this will be insisted upon. character, form and scale of buildings in the early 19th Century and the street layout and many of Plan regarding surface water and flood alleviation −− Seek improvements in pedestrian and village and should reuse where possible existing the houses date from this period. This has resulted in (Section 7.5.5). cycling facilities from the site to the buildings and out-buildings in order to promote Ballymore Eustace having a unique character derived sustainable development. village centre. from the traditional building form and streetscape. It is −− Seek improvements to the road along important that the scale and form of new developments in 2.5.3.8 Transportation (vi) New development shall have regard to the the northern boundary of the site. the village respect the historic streetscape. The following regional roads serve Ballymore Eustace: undulating nature of the village and building heights, and shall be designed such as not to −− Seek an extension to the Liffey walk the R411 to Naas, the R411 to the N81 National as outlined in objective AR 1 of this Future expansion areas of the village are restricted visually intrude on scenic routes and vistas Primary Route in County Wicklow and the R413 to Village Plan and illustrated on Map due to the presence of sand and gravel pits to the throughout the village. Brannockstown. No major new road development V2-2.4 A & B. north, the lands of Dublin City Council Waterworks is required in the area. However various upgrading and the Golden Falls hydroelectric station to the works will be required in tandem with development Village Centre south-east and the River Liffey valley to the west. in the village, most notably an improvement of The village centre in Ballymore Eustace retains a lot of pedestrian facilities on Ballymore Bridge. its historic character and future developments in this The Dublin City bus route (no. 65) serves Ballymore area should not detract from this. Eustace and terminates at Eden Quay in Dublin City. 118 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 119
It is an objective of the Council to: FL 2 Ensure that development proposals for Employment Amenity and Recreation VC 1 Ensure that the design of any developments lands identified by the dashed pink line Local services and businesses are a major source of There is a shortfall of recreational areas for field games in the village centre are of high quality and on Map V2-2.4A shall be subject to site employment in the village. It is important to retain the in the village of Ballymore Eustace. GAA facilities are do not impinge on the unique character of specific Flood Risk Assessment appropriate existing businesses and to promote the expansion of located outside the village boundary. The River Liffey the village. to the type and scale of the development existing and new local businesses in the village. Walk is a valuable amenity resource and it should be being proposed. maintained and upgraded. The possibility of extending VC 2 Promote the development of appropriate It is an objective of the Council to: it along the Liffey and into the old Mill site should village centre services on lands zoned ‘A’ FL 3 Carry out an assessment of surface water EM 1 Facilitate the expansion of existing local also be investigated and pursued. (Village Centre) (Refer to Map V2- 2.4A) drainage infrastructure in Ballymore Eustace services and businesses where appropriate including, retail, residential, cultural, office, for the purpose of identifying areas where It is an objective of the Council to: and to facilitate the provision of further employment and small scale workshops. the hydraulic capacity is inadequate and to local employment opportunities in AR 1 Facilitate the extension of the River Liffey carry out improvement works accordingly. accordance with the proper planning and Walk through the zoning of lands for open VC 3 Ensure that high quality traditional sustainable development of the area. space and amenity to the west of the village materials are used in any design proposal Transportation centre. on lands zoned ‘A’ (Village Centre). A number of minor road upgrade works are required to vehicular and pedestrian facilities in the village. AR 2 Maintain, upgrade and extend where VC 4 Restrict the maximum building height to Community and Educational necessary the walking routes illustrated with two storeys. It is an objective of the Council to: Scoil Mhuire Ballymore Eustace has a current the appropriate symbol on Map V2-2.4B VC 5 Seek the improvement of pedestrian and T1 Realign and improve the junction of the enrolment of 186 pupils, and an extension to the R411 Hollywood Road and the L6059. school was completed a number of years ago. There AR 3 Facilitate the future expansion of amenity cycling facilities to the village centre as part are currently no plans for further expansion. sites and recreational / sports facilities in of the development of town centre and new T2 Realign and improve the junction of Ballymore Eustace subject to compliance residential zoned lands. the R413 (Brannockstown Road) / R411 It is an objective of the Council to: with the relevant planning criteria. (Hollywood Road) at Ballymore Bridge. CE 1 Review the need for educational facilities Public Utilities in the village in line with changes in Water and wastewater capacity is sufficient for the T3 Widen and improve Ballymore Bridge and population. future needs of the village. specifically to improve pedestrian facilities in this area. It is an objective of the Council to: Heritage PU 1 Identify potential sites for the provision T4 Improve the junction of the R411 (Naas Ballymore Eustace has a rich archaeological and of recycling banks for the village and the Road) and the L6047. architectural heritage due to its historic origins. It wider rural hinterland. has a number of protected structures and recorded T5 Carry out a Traffic Management Plan for monuments which are illustrated on Map V2-2.4B PU 2 Identify deficiencies in the surface water Ballymore Eustace and implement its and listed in the RPS and RMP. There is also an drainage systems in the village and to recommendations. abundance of valuable natural heritage features in facilitate the improvement of these systems and around the village, including a Tree Preservation T6 Improve the quality and width, where where necessary subject to available Order, Protected Views, Scenic Routes and a Proposed appropriate, of all footpaths in the village resources. Natural Heritage Area, all illustrated on Map V2-4B. and improve access for people with PU 3 Facilitate the improvement of 3G, 4G and disabilities. In addition, the Council It is an objective of the Council to: broadband services for the village and its will also investigate the need for further NH 1 Continue the protection of trees identified wider rural hinterland. improvements to pedestrian infrastructure in Tree Preservation Order, 1991/1 OS 6” 29. in the village. Flooding NH 2 Survey the trees illustrated on Map V2-2.4B T7 Review the on street parking arrangements Due to the presence of the Liffey in the village it is and to seek to protect trees deemed to be of in the village and make improvements as important to ensure that when planning for new sufficient amenity value. required. development flooding issues are considered. Therefore NH 3 Protect views of the River Liffey available it is appropriate to utilise the lands along the Liffey T8 Facilitate the enhancement of public on Scenic Route No. 9 on the R411 from the for amenity and agricultural uses. transport services and facilities in the crossroads at Silverhill Upper Townland to village and to facilitate the erection of a It is an objective of the Council to: Ballymore Eustace and on Scenic Route No. well designed bus shelter at an appropriate FL 1 Ensure that all proposed developments 13, on the R413 from Brannockstown cross location. are carried out in accordance with the roads to Ballymore Eustace. requirements of Volume 1, Chapter 7 of the NH 4 Protect the vistas available from Ballymore Plan and “The Planning System and Flood Bridge to the east and west from Risk Management - Guidelines for Planning inappropriate development. Authorities”, DECLG (2009). 120 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 121
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