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NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 20085.8 Water ServicesWater Supply and Waste Water TreatmentThe provision of adequate water supply and waste watertreatment utilities to serve the anticipated level of populationgrowth of Newcastle West requires the co-ordination ofservice provision and ongoing monitoring of existingfacilities.It is recognised that there is an urgent need for acomprehensive management plan for existing and futureservices in Newcastle West. Therefore, a Strategic ServicesMaster Plan is proposed in which the newly designeddistributor road network will be coordinated with the supplyof services for the area. The Master Plan is intended toprovide a framework for coordinated service provision in thearea.POLICY W1: Strategic Co-ordination ofWastewater InfrastructureIt is the policy of the County Council to:(a) Develop a Strategic Services Master Plan forsections of Newcastle West, which will provide aframework for coordinated service provision forareas newly zoned for development.(b) To use development levies as a contribution tothe upgrading or provision of facilities andservices, where such services have facilitated orwill facilitate development.Explanation:The Council considers that the provision of a high qualitywater supply and sewerage system is a critical element ofproviding for the sustainable development of the town in theshort and longer terms. Development proposals thatfacilitate improved water and wastewater infrastructure maybe considered favourably if these have sufficient capacity toaccommodate the development objectives within the townover the Plan period. Any such proposals shall be preparedin consultation with the Planning Department and WaterServices Section of the Council.POLICY W2: Services Infrastructureseparate the disposal of foul and surface waterthrough the provision of separate seweragenetworks;(b) Facilitate improvements to the existing watersupply system to cater for the needs of anexpanding population and to ensure sufficientquality and quantity in terms of existingprovision;(c) Ensure that development proposals provideadequate water and wastewater infrastructure tofacilitate the proposed development, and that willcontribute to an improved water/wastewaterinfrastructure;(d) Ensure that proposals for development fullydemonstrate the suitability of proposed surfacewater outfalls to accommodate the proposedsurface water discharge;(e) Have regard to the capacity of existing drainagesystems in the area during the assessment ofplanning applications;(f) Use development levies as a contribution to theupgrading or provision of facilities and services,where such services have facilitated or willfacilitate development.5.9 Flood Risk ManagementLarge areas of land along the banks of the River Arra, andthe Dooally River on the north-western edge of the town, areidentified by the Office of Public Works as comprising ’areasliable to flooding’ (refer Figure 8 and Land Use Zoning Map).Generally development will not be encouraged in suchareas.Where development proposals are made for areas prone toflooding or likely to flood the Council will require that asuitably qualified engineer carry out a flood risk / catchmentanalysis for the development. The nature of the developmentwill be considered and high risk developments – defined asthose where the flooding would cause an unacceptable riskto public safety or are likely to cause unacceptable levels ofpollution or contamination – will be restricted.The DoEHLG “The Planning System and Flood RiskManagement - Consultation Draft Guidelines for PlanningAuthorities 2008” require the planning system at national,regional and local levels to:It is the policy of the County Council to endeavour to:(a) Ensure that the necessary drainage facilities toserve the needs of all development within thetown and to prevent pollution are provided and toaAvoid development in areas at risk of flooding by notpermitting development in flood risk areas, particularlyfloodplains, unless where it is fully justified that there arewider sustainability grounds for appropriate44 Section 5: DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES
NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 2008Figure 10: Office of Public Works Maintainable Works: Deel CatchmentLands Identified as Liable to Floodingbcdevelopment and unless the flood risk can be managedto an acceptable level without increasing flood riskelsewhere and where possible, reducing flood riskoverall;Adopt a sequential approach to flood risk managementbased on avoidance, reduction and then mitigation offlood risk as the overall framework for assessing thelocation of new development in the developmentplanning processes; andIncorporate flood risk assessment into the process ofmaking decisions on planning applications and planningappeals.increasing the risk of flooding elsewhere, restrictflow across floodplains, where compensatorystorage / stormwater retention measures shall beprovided on site.d) Proposals should have provision to reduce the rateand quantity of runoff i.e. minimisation of concretesurfaces and use of semi permeable materials andinclude adequate measures to cope with the floodrisk, e.g. sustainable drainage systems.It is a policy of the Council to:e) Have regard to the DoEHLG ‘The Planning Systemand Flood Risk Management Consultation DraftGuidelines for Planning Authorities 2008.POLICY W3: Flood Risk ManagementIt is the policy of the County Council to assess the likelyrisk of flood hazard on any new development in areashistorically prone to flood waters directly adjacent to theArra, Dooally and Deel Rivers. The Council shall requireany development proposal in a location identified asbeing subject to flooding to:a) Carry out a flood risk / catchment analysis for thedevelopment to assess the likely level of floodhazard that may affect the site to the satisfaction ofthe Council;b) Design the development to avoid minimum floodlevels, incorporating building design measures andmaterials to assist evacuation and minimisedamage to property from flood waters;c) Demonstrate that the proposal will not result inExplanation:The policy on flood risk management is intended to protectthe amenity and property of the town’s residents by ensuringthat future development does not have a negative impact onthe town’s flooding environment. In addition, the policy isaimed at safeguarding the environmental resources ofNewcastle West and in particular the low-lying banks of theRiver Arra and Deel represents a significant natural amenitythat will be protected from inappropriate development for thelong-term benefit of the town.Appropriately designed development, which is not sensitiveto the effects of flooding may be permissible in flood plains,provided it does not significantly reduce the flood plain areaor otherwise restrict flow across floodplains.High-risk developments are those that would represent anSection 5: DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES45
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