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

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(B) Social, Affordable and Voluntary Housing
PH 16 To integrate housing provided under Part V of the
Planning and Development Acts 2000 (as amended),
into private development in a layout that prevents
segregation and promotes good design and layout.
PH 17 To ensure that 20% of any land zoned solely for
residential use or for a mixture of residential and other
uses shall be made available for the provision
of social and affordable housing in accordance
with the requirements of Part V of the Planning
and Developments Acts 2000 (as amended) and
the Housing Strategy.
PH 18 To ensure that any submission made in compliance
with a developer’s responsibilities under Part V of
the Planning and Development Acts 2000 (as amended)
and the Council’s Housing Strategy shall provide for
a minimum of 8% social housing and 12% affordable
housing, unless otherwise agreed with the Planning
Authority due to the exceptional circumstances of any
particular case.
PH 19 To give preference to the option, for compliance by
developers with Part V of the Planning and Development
Act 2000 (as amended), where developers build the
required houses and then make them available to the
Council in order:
(a) to ensure the fullest achievable degree of social
integration
(b) to ensure complete and efficient development of
building sites and
(c) to facilitate the implementation of policy in regard
to social and affordable housing.
(C) Housing and Community Facilities
PH 20 To require applicants for significant developments,
or where the Planning Authority deems necessary
to submit a Social Infrastructure Assessment which
demonstrates the facilities available to adequately
service their development. This should include
details regarding the following facilities: education,
childcare, health, recreational facilities and others
such as shops and post offices
(D) The Travelling Community
Kildare County Council recognises the distinct culture and
lifestyle of the Travelling Community and will work with other
agencies to accommodate that community’s needs.
Strategic Goal
To work, in co-operation with other statutory bodies and
voluntary agencies, to provide suitable accommodation for
Travellers within its administrative area.
Objectives
It is an objective of the Council:
OTP 1 To provide accommodation for members of the
Travelling Community, whether by way of residential
caravan sites/halting sites, or by housing, as may be
appropriate.
Policy Statement
In addition to the policies outlined in the County
Development Plan in relation to the Traveller Community, it is
Council policy:
PTP 1 To implement measures in accordance with the
Housing Strategy and the Traveller Accommodation
Programme 2005-2008.
3.2 Economic Development / Industry and Enterprise
Having regard to the size, scale and nature of the town, the
strategy for economic development in Kilcullen must focus
on the achievable delivery of local services and potential
employment and enterprise generation. The zoning of
appropriate sites within the town area can facilitate the
creation and development of small-scale services and
rural enterprise.
Strategic Goal
To develop the local economy such that it can sustain
activities commensurate with the needs and scale of the
expanding town. Furthermore the Council will work with
all strategic partners and local stakeholders in the delivery
of this goal and the enhancement of the local economy.
Objectives
It is an objective of the Council:
OE 1 To zone lands in the town to accommodate a range
of uses promoting the town centre as a vibrant
commercial centre.
OE 2 To zone lands to facilitate the creation and
development of enterprise.
OE 3 To undertake all Council works and actions with a view
to the enhancement of the physical and social
structure of the town centre.
OE 4 To establish a level of infrastructure and services
that can accommodate small-scale employment
generating development in the future.
OE 5 To identify any emerging service requirements of
employment generating uses in the area and to
zone appropriate lands in accordance with those
requirements and to adhere to the principles of proper
planning and sustainable development.
OE 6 To encourage and facilitate at identified locations,
small indigenous industries in recognition of their
importance in providing local employment and
helping to stimulate economic activity within smaller
communities.
OE 7 To promote the concept of wi-fi and wireless
technology throughout the County.
OE 8 To safeguard residential areas and areas of high
environmental quality from the adverse effects
of industrial development.
OE 9 To ensure that all new industrial and warehousing
schemes are appropriately landscaped and screened.
OE 10 To encourage the upgrading and expansion of existing
retail outlets in the town centre.
OE 11 To encourage the use of upper floors in retail premises
for commercial or residential use.
OE 12 To prohibit the development of large-scale retail and
retail warehouse developments on the outskirts of the
town in accordance with the Retail Planning Guidelines
(or as subsequently amended).
Policy Statements
In addition to the policies outlined in Chapter 2 of the
County Development Plan 2005 - 2011 (or as subsequently
amended), it is the policy of the Council:
PE 1 To implement the land use zoning objectives and related
works of the Council to increase the attractiveness of
the town centre and its surrounds as a focus for small
businesses and enterprise/local employment.
PE 2 To accommodate small-scale enterprise units and
employment facilities appropriate to the town where it
can be shown that the appropriate standards can
be achieved having regard to the amenities of
properties in the area.
PE 3 To work with all State Agencies and Authorities in
positively encouraging the development of Kilcullen as
an employment centre in the wider rural area.
PE 4 To work with local agencies to encourage the
development and growth of indigenous industries and
enterprises in the area, particularly those that utilise
local resources and skills.
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