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NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 20085.6 Recreation and NaturalEnvironmentActive and Passive RecreationUnder this LAP, a total of 72 hectares is zoned as Openspace in Newcastle West to facilitate both active andpassive recreational uses.During public consultation, the lack of indoor sport facilities,teenage recreation areas and designated children’s playareas were perceived as key issues that needed to beaddressed. The Council recognises the need to provide arange of amenities and recreational facilities throughout thetown to meet the needs of all residents. In new residentialdevelopments, the Council will seek to ensure that adequateprovisions are made for recreational facilities, where this isappropriate, concurrent with the development.POLICY C2: Recreational Facilities and AmenityAreasIt is the policy of County Council to:(a) Ensure that existing and proposed public openspaces identified within the Land Use ZoningMap are protected and / or developedappropriately for recreational purposes to servethe local needs of the residents of NewcastleWest;(b) Co-operate with sports clubs, schools andcommunity organisations in the provision ofsports and recreational facilities to serve theresidents of Newcastle West;(c) Co-operate with appropriate local groups tofacilitate the provision of playgrounds in anagreed suitable locations;(d) Seek to improve the existing public open spaceswithin the town; Ensure that all newdevelopments enhance the recreational andamenity value of the town;(e) Seek a contribution towards the landscaping ofpublic open space and creation of recreationalfacilities in association with the development ofnearby residential, industrial or commercialdevelopments.Explanation:The policy is intended to provide adequate protection to theexisting amenity and recreational facilities within NewcastleWest. In addition, it is directed towards the need toaccommodate new open spaces within the town as thesettlement expands.It will be important for all new developments to identify theneed for adequate open space, recreational and children’splay facilities as an integral part of development proposalsand according to the guidelines set out in the UrbanDevelopment Framework.Enhancement of the Natural EnvironmentThe LAP is concerned with the protection and enhancementof Newcastle West’s natural environment, which representsan important part of the town’s quality as a place to live andwork. It will be important to ensure that existing naturalspaces and features are protected and improved and thatfuture development does not undermine the town’s naturalenvironment.Whist there are no NHA’s or SAC’s within the vicinity of thetown, there are several features of ecological and amenityvalue (such as the Castle Demesne, the Arra and Daar rivercorridors, mature trees, and existing and future walkways). Itis an objective of the LAP to protect and improve thesefeatures as the town continues to develop. Consideration willalso be given to the preparation of Tree Preservation Orderswhere these are deemed necessary.Policy C3: Amenity Strategy & EnvironmentalImprovementsIt is the policy of the Council to:(a) Ensure that features of ecological and amenityvalue are protected from loss or degradationthrough redevelopment;(b) Seek to strengthen the edges of the town byreinforcing the environmental quality of the Arraand Daar river corridors;(d) Co-operate with appropriate local groups tofacilitate the environmental improvement projectsin identified locations. Specific priority shall begiven to proposals for environmentalimprovements of the following amenity areas:(i) The Arra River through the town centre;(ii) The Deel River to the south east of thetown;(iii) The Great Southern Walkway Link (followingthe disused railway line to the north of thetown); and(iv) The Castle Demesne Community Park.Explanation:A key part of the strategy for improving the town’senvironment will be preserving open spaces around themain rivers adjoining the town, and providing for recreationand leisure opportunities alongside these natural features.40 Section 5: DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES
NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 2008Policy C4: Protected Views, Landscapes, Trees,and HedgerowsIt is the policy of the Council to safeguard specialscenic views and prospects by controlling any possibledevelopment that may occur within the view lines of theRiver Arra and across other open spaces within thebuilt-up area that contribute to the settings of protectedbuildings or monuments.It is also the Policy of the Council to seek thepreservation of trees and groups of trees whereappropriate from redevelopment or other proposals.The Council may seek preservation through the use ofTree Protection Orders (TPO’s). Removal of identifiedtrees shall not be permitted unless it has beendemonstrated that the tree(s) are of poor condition and /or are of no significant landscape value, supported by atree survey by a suitably qualified arboriculturist.Explanation:Within the Plan area there are a number of mature treestands and hedgerows that will be protected wheredevelopment is proposed. The numerous mature trees forma valuable part of the urban environment by contributing tothe distinctiveness of the area. Mature trees and hedgerowsare also capable of adding a sense of permanence, amenityand completion to development sites, and wherever possiblewill be incorporated into development proposals and suitablyprotected.5.7 Transport and AccessibilityIt is the policy of the council to ensure that adequate facilitiesand access provision are provided for those with disabilitiesin the community. The council will strive to ensure that theprovision of such facilities will be in line with current goodpractice in relation to such issues.A key theme of the County Council’s Transport andInfrastructure policy is the promotion of an integratedtransport system throughout the County that is safe,efficient, competitive, accessible and socially andenvironmentally friendly, with an increased emphasis on theuse of alternative modes of transport including publictransport, cycling and walking. This LAP adopts a similarpolicy and aims to explore ways for managing levels of trafficand reduce vehicle dominance in the town as an essentialstrategic objective.POLICY T1: Strategic Accessibility and RoadImprovementsIt is the policy of the County Council to encourage thedevelopment of a safe and efficient movement andaccessibility network throughout Newcastle West.Improvements to the network shall cater for the needsof all users and to encourage priority for town centreaccess, walking and cycling, public transport provisionand accident reduction. Priority shall be given to thefacilitation of proposed N21 Bypass wherever possibleto ensure timely delivery of crucial road improvement.Explanation:The viability and vitality of the town centre requires improvedlocal access and an improved parking and pedestrianenvironment, such that the core retail, business/commercial,residential and recreational/cultural facilities can best attractand retain those visiting and using the town. Both strategicand local accessibility issues are important, in terms ofgetting to Newcastle West and moving around the town,whilst the demands for through traffic need to be catered forin an efficient and safe manner that reduces congestion.Southern Distributor RoadThe potential of a Southern Distributor Road could presentsignificant environmental, social and economic benefits tothe town, and a suitable route needs to be furtherinvestigated in terms of optimum alignment, opening-uppresently land-locked areas to new development, creating anew urban edge, and likely environmental impacts (includingvisual and natural environment).POLICY T2: Southern Distributor RoadIt is the policy of the County Council to promote thedelivery of a Southern Distributor Road to allow forimproved accessibility and a more efficient local roadnetwork.The phasing of development of zoned lands adjoining theproposed route will be concurrent with the construction ofthe road and the junctions as shown on the LanduseZoning Plan.Explanation:The Council is committed to securing the SouthernDistributor Road in partnership with the private sectorthrough identification of a preferred route option andassociated land use zonings.However, it should be noted that the route alignment asSection 5: DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES41
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