Kilcullen Local Area Plan 2008 (pdf) - Kildare.ie

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and economically feasible manner on a case by case
basis. The CO 2 emissions target shall require a
collective reduction of at least 60% in CO 2 emissions
deriving from energy use for space heating, cooling,
water heating and lighting within the development,
relative to a baseline of prevailing norms. The initial
baseline of comparison is the DoEHLG Technical
Guidance Document L (Conservation of Fuel and
Energy - May 2006 Edition).
PSB 5 At least 20% of space and water heating shall be from
a renewable energy source.
PSB 6 Before construction starts for new developments
greater than 1,000m2, including apartment blocks,
due consideration shall be given to the technical,
environmental and economic feasibility of using
alternative energy systems. The preferred methodology
for assessing the feasibility of such sustainable
energy systems shall be the Sustainable Energy
Ireland (SEI) software tool or other acceptable
methodology. In pursuit of these targets, a menu of
superior design and specification options will include
the following:
- Site layout and associated bio-climatic/passive solar
design measures
- Enhanced levels of insulation in walls, floors,
glazing and doors
- Reduced uncontrolled air infiltration losses
- Use of healthy and controllable ventilation systems
- Heat recovery systems
- Use of daylight
- Water conservation measures
- More sustainable building materials
- Improved heat generation appliance efficiency, e.g.
condensing boilers
- Intelligent heating system configuration and
time/temperature/zone/function controls
- Efficient provision of domestic hot water
- Fuel switching to low or zero CO2 emitting fuels
- Energy efficient lighting systems
- Incorporation of renewable energy systems e.g.
active solar, heat pumps, biomass
- Provision of appropriate group or district heating
systems.
In the case of non-domestic buildings additional
options include:
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Electrical energy use including motive power
- Efficient lighting systems and controls
- Building Energy Management Systems
- Occupancy Controls
- Monitoring and Targeting Systems
- Combined Heat and Power (CHP).
Other measures that can contribute to the energy efficiency
and renewable energy targets can also be considered.
The implementation date for these sustainable building
practices outlined above is 1st January 2008. All applicable
developments seeking planning permission from that date
will be subject to compliances with this policy.
3.11.3 (C) Energy Supply and Energy Efficiency
Strategic Goal
To encourage a sustainable approach to energy efficiency and
generation. The Council will liaise with the appropriate agencies
to ensure the sustainable supply of energy to the area.
Objectives
It is an objective of the Council:
OEE 1 To ensure the development of renewable energy and
the development of energy infrastructure while
ensuring that residential amenities and the quality of
the local environment are protected.
OEE 2 The County Council encourages a sustainable
approach to energy generation and use, and will liaise
with the appropriate agencies to ensure the supply of
energy to the area.
OEE 3 To promote energy conservation initiatives and
measures including the incorporation of sustainable
energy principles into building design and
construction techniques. The Council will endeavour
to provide information on cost-effective measures
and renewable energy technologies in accordance
with best practice publications, including the use
of passive solar design principles, solar panels and
geothermal heat pumps.
OEE 4 To support increased energy supply, energy
efficiency and the development of renewable energy
services at optimum locations.
OEE 5 To ensure that the location of renewable energy
structures should minimise and/or mitigate any
adverse visual impacts on the built or natural
environment.
OEE 6 To improve the energy efficiency of the existing
building stock, and to promote energy conservation
in all aspects of design and development of all new
buildings in Kilcullen.
Policy Statement
In addition to the policies outlined in Chapter 8 of the County
Development Plan 2005 - 2011 (or as subsequently amended),
it is Council Policy:
PEE 1 To liaise with the ESB to investigate and encourage
where possible the ducting and underground routing
of overhead power lines in the town, in tandem with
other work programmes such as road resurfacing and
footpath construction works.
3.11.4 (D) Littering
The Council recognises the importance of protecting
the roadside and street from indiscriminate dumping
and bill-posting and in keeping the environment in general,
free from litter. The Council will continue to carry out its
statutory function in relation to the Litter Pollution Act, 1997.
Strategic Goal
To improve the quality of the Kilcullen area by reducing the
incidence of fly-tipping and illegal dumping through the
Council’s statutory functions and powers available under the
Litter Pollution Act, 1997.
Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Council:
PL 1 To reduce the incidence of illegal dumping in the area
through the application of powers available to the
Council under the Litter Pollution Act, 1997.
PL 2 To investigate the possibility of having similar design
on all bins throughout the town.
3.12 The River Liffey
The River Liffey is a designated salmonid river. All planning
applications which may impact on the river or its tributaries,
must take cognisance of this. All applicants shall consult with
the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board. Despite its urban
location, Kilcullen Bridge provides a protected view (RL 11
in the County Development Plan 2005-2011) onto the River
Liffey. Although urban development has taken place on
the northern shores of the river, public amenity areas have
been created on the southern side.
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