Kilkenny County Council July 2010

Part 1 Introduction
1.1 Legal Basis 3
1.2 Location Context 3
1.3 Historical Development & Urban Structure 3
1.4 National, Regional and County Strategies 5
1.5 Public Consultation 7
Part 2 Policies and Objectives
2.1 Housing and Population
2.1.1 Population Growth 8
2.1.2 Development Strategy 8
2.1.3 Housing Units 9
2.1.4 Character of Fiddown & Integration of Development 10
2.2 Infrastructure
2.2.1 Water Supply 11
2.2.2 Waste Water Treatment 11
2.2.3 Surface Water Drainage & Flood Risk Management 12
2.2.4 Waste Management 12
2.2.5 Telecommunications 13
2.3 Transport
2.3.1 Roads 14
2.3.2 Traffic Management & Calming 15
2.3.3 Footpaths and Lighting 15
2.3.4 Parking 16
2.3.5 Public Transport 16
2.4 Employment and Economy
2.4.1 Industry & Enterprise 17
2.4.2 Retail 18
2.4.3 Tourism 18
2.5 Natural and Built Heritage
2.5.1 Natural Heritage 19
2.5.1.1 Designated Natural Heritage Sites of Interest 19
and National Importance
2.5.1.2 Natural Conservation Outside of Designated Sites 20
2.5.1.3 Habitats of Ecological Significance 20
2.5.2 Archaeology 22
2.5.3 Built Heritage 22
2.6 Amenities and Services
2.6.1 Open Space, Walkways & Tourism Potential 26
2.6.2 Amenity Enhancement – General Appearance 27
2.6.2.1 Planting 27
2.6.2.2 Litter 27
2.6.2.3 Dereliction 28
2.6.3 Community Facilities & Services 28
2.6.3.1 Services & Recreation 28
2.6.3.2 The Youth & the Elderly 28
2.6.3.3 Healthcare 28
2.6.3.4 Childcare 29
2.6.3.5 Education and Training 29
2.7 Development Objectives
2.7.1 Introduction 30
2.7.2 Land Use Zoning 30
2.7.3 Implementation of Objectives 31
Fiddown Draft Local Area Plan
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