12. Settlement Plans

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Proposed Amendment CH 12.1

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Settlement Strategy

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Amend Table 12.1 as follows:

Settlement Type

Settlements

Role

Tier I(a) Strategic Growth Towns

Key Towns

Ballina & Castlebar & Westport

Large urban centres with a high level of jobs and services, with the capacity to act as significant economic growth drivers within the Mayo Catchment and wider region, in- cluding complementing the Galway Metropolitan Area

and Sligo Regional Growth Centre.

Tier I(b) Strategic Growth Town

Westport

Large urban centre with a high level of jobs and services, with the capacity to act as significant economic growth driver, in combination with its intrinsic links with Castle- bar, within the Mayo Catchment and wider region.

Tier II

Self- Sustaining Growth Towns

Ballinrobe, Ballyhaunis, Béal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet), Claremorris & Swinford.

Self-Sustaining Growth Towns with a moderate level of jobs and services and their own labour catchment areas. These towns have good transport links and have the ca- pacity for continued sustainable growth. These towns play an important role in supporting the social, economic

and cultural life within rural communities.

Tier III

Self- Sustaining Towns

Balla, Charlestown, Crossmolina, Foxford, Killala, Kiltimagh, Knock, Louisburgh & Newport.

Self-Sustaining Towns with low to moderate levels of pop- ulation growth and a limited localised employment base and which are largely reliant on other areas for employ- ment and/or services. These towns play an important role in supporting the social, economic and cultural life within

rural communities.

Tier IV

Rural Settlements

 

Ballindine, Ballycastle, Bangor Erris, Belcarra Bellavary, Bohola, Bunny- connelan, Cong, Dumha Thuama (Doohoma), Gob An Choire (Achill Sound), Irishtown, Keel- Dooagh, Kilkelly, Kilmaine, Lahardane, Mul-

ranny, Shrule & Turlough.

Towns and villages with local service and limited employ- ment functions, which play an important role in support- ing the social, economic and cultural life within rural com- munities.

Tier V

Rural Villages

Aghagower, Aghamore, An Tinbhear (Inver), Attymass, Ballycroy, Bally- glass, Ballyheane, Bekan, Breaffy, Brickens, Bun an Churraigh (Bun- nacurry),  Carnacon,  Carracastle, Ceathrú Thaidhg (Carrowteige), Cor- rchloch (Corclough), Cross, Cross- boyne,        Doogort,                   Eachléim (Aghleam), Gaoth Sáile (Gweesalia), Geata Mór (Binghamstown), Gleann na Muaidhe (Glenamoy), Glenhest, Glenisland, Hollymount, Islandeady Kilmovee, Knockmore, Mayo Abbey, Moygownagh, Moyne (Kilmeena), Parke, Partry, Poll an tSómas (Pol-

latomish), Roundfort, The Neale &

Villages with local service functions, which play an im- portant role in supporting the social, economic and cul- tural life within rural communities.

 

Table 12.1: Mayo Settlement Hierarchy Table for the Draft Mayo County Development Plan

Proposed Amendment CH 12.2

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Tier II Settlements

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Land Use Zoning Objectives

It is an objective of the Council to implement the following land use zoning objectives for lands in Tier II to V Towns and Villages Settlements:

1a. Agriculture

To reserve land for agricultural and rural uses and to pre- serve the amenity of the town setting.

1b. Community Services/Facilities

To provide land for community and social facilities.

1c. Enterprise & Employment

To provide land for light industrial and appropriate commer- cial development.

1d. Industry

To provide land for industrial use and ancillary facilities.

1e. Infrastructure & Utilities

To provide land for public infrastructure and public utilities.

1f. Recreation & Amenity

To provide land for recreation and amenity purposes.

1g. Existing Residential (including Strategic Residential Reserve Boundary).

To protect the amenity and character of existing residential areas.

1h. New Residential

To provide for high quality new residential development and other services incidental to residential development.

1i. Rural Transition

To act as a transitional area between the build-up area and the rural hinterland. This zoning facilitates agricultural com- patible development and renewable energy, including single houses on a limited basis, subject to demonstrable economic or social need (Objective RHO 1).

1j. Strategic Residential Reserve Tier I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           

To protect and safeguard suitable, undeveloped residentially suitable lands for future development multiple residential developments. These lands are generally not developable during the lifetime of this plan for multiple residential developments. However, this position will be reviewed by the Planning Authority periodically over the lifetime of the plan to ensure housing growth targets are achieved (Core Strategy Table).

Where it is apparent that ‘New Residential’ lands cannot or will not be developed within the plan period, residential development maybe considered within Strategic Residential Reserve Tier I.

Single houses shall only be considered on a limited basis, where it has been established that the lands in question do not adversely impact on the intended future use of these lands; form part of the overall family landholding and no other appropriately zoned lands are available within of the plan boundary; and a demonstrable economic or social need has been established (Objective RHO 1).

1k. Strategic Residential Reserve Tier II

To protect and safeguard suitable, undeveloped residentially suitable lands for future development multiple residential developments. These lands are not developable during the lifetime of this plan for multiple residential developments.

Where it is apparent that ‘New Residential’ or ‘Strategic Residential Reserve Tier I’ lands cannot or will not be developed within the plan period, residential development maybe considered within Strategic Residential Reserve Tier II.

Single houses shall only be considered on a limited basis, where it has been established that the lands in question do not adversely impact on the intended future use of these lands; form part of the overall family landholding and no other appropriately zoned lands are available within of the plan boundary; and a demonstrable economic or social need has been established (Objective RHO 1

1l. Town centre

To maintain and enhance the vitality, viability and environment of the town centre and provide for appropriate town centre uses.

 

1l. Town Centre Consolidation Op portunity Sites

To promote the sustainable consolidation of towns and vil- lages, with a focus on vacant, underutilised, infill and brown- field sites, to provide appropriate uses, including the delivery of high-quality residential, commercial, employment uses, and the delivery of renewable energy uses. The zoning pri- marily provides lands for residential uses and other compat- ible town centre uses.

1m. Self-Sustaining Consolidation Zoning (Tier III)

To provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viabil- ity of Tier III Self-Sustaining towns, through consolidating de- velopment, and encouraging a mix of uses, including but not restricted to commercial, residential, industry, enterprise and employment, community, amenity, public realm en- hancements, while maximising the use of land.

1n. Rural Village Consolidation Zoning (Tier V)

To provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of Tier V Rural Villages, through consolidating development, and encouraging an appropriate mix of uses commensurate with the character, capacity and connectivity of the rural village, including but not restricted to retail,

1o. Rural Village Consolidation Zoning (Ti

To provide for, protect and strengthen the vitality and viability of Tier V Rural Villages, through consolidating development, and encouraging an appropriate mix of uses commensurate with the character, capacity and connectivity of the rural village, including but not restricted to retail, commercial, residential, community, amenity, and public realm enhancements, while maximising the use of land.

Table 12.2 Land Use Zoning Objectives for Tier II Settlement Plans.

Proposed Amendment CH 12.3

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Tier II Settlements

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Amend 2nd paragraph of Section 12.3.1.1 as below:

In order to ensure the effective delivery of new housing targets for each settlement as set out in the Core Strategy, a greater quantity of lands is provided for proposed residential development outside of the defined town centre area. All such lands identified for residential purposes are zoned on serviceable lands. Upon reaching the 70% new household target outside  the town centre area for each town, (as set out in the Core Strategy), all remaining undeveloped   zoned residential lands will revert to strategic residential reserve lands. 

Land use zoning maps for Tier II settlements (Volume III: Book of Maps) identify ‘New Residential’ zoned land to accommodate housing targets over the plan period, as set out in the Core Strategy (Chapter 2). To safeguard and facilitate the delivery of housing targets allocations in each plan area, a two-tiered approach has been adopted for the Strategic Residential Reserve Lands. Strategic Residential Reserve Lands Tier I and Tier II will be assessed, on an annual basis, for their potential to meet settlement housing targets. Where it is apparent that lands zoned New Residential cannot or will not be developed within the plan period, residential developments, that demonstrate high quality design, may be considered on Strategic Residential Reserve Lands Tier 1 and in exceptional circumstances Tier 2. In this instance, the identified quantum of land required to accommodate housing targets in each settlement will not be exceeded.  An effective monitoring system will be developed and implemented to ensure projected residential unit housing targets for each Tier II towns are not exceeded over the plan period.  

Proposed Amendment CH 12.4

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Land Use Zoning Matrix

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Amend Table 12.3 as follows:

Land Use Zoning Matrix

Land Use Zoning

Uses Generally Permitted

Residential Medium Density in Strategic Residential Reverse Boundary

(≤20 units/Ha)

Houses, apartments, retirement homes, care homes, medical services, public and community facilities, institutional uses, childcare facilities, places of worship, local shops, local services, leisure & recreation, open space; along with uses that are considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

Local and home offices may be acceptable, provided that there is no

detrimental impact on residential amenity or traffic and that the use does not prejudice the primary use of the town centre for office use.

 

All proposals that would be detrimental to established or future residential amenity will not be permitted. These include industrial and warehousing and uses generating significant levels of traffic, noise and other nuisance.

Residential Low Density in Strategic Residential Reverse Boundary

(≤5 units/Ha)

 

 

 

Houses, serviced sites for single houses, retirement homes, care homes, child- care facilities, outdoor recreation, open space, agriculture, and community facilities; along with uses that are considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

Local and home offices may be acceptable, provided that there is no detrimental impact on residential amenity or traffic and that the use does not prejudice the primary use of the town centre for office use.

Development which is compatible with the adjacent land use zoning and which will not have an adverse effect on existing uses may be permitted.

All proposals that would be detrimental to established or future residential amenity will not be permitted. These include industrial and warehousing and uses generating significant levels of traffic, noise and other nuisance.

Town Centre

Shops (including supermarkets), off-licenses, offices, civic and public buildings, places of worship, public houses, hotels, restaurants, indoor leisure, car parks, apartments, houses, community facilities, parks and open spaces and retirement homes; along with uses that are considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

Uses that would be detrimental to the vitality and amenity of the town centre, such as industrial uses, will not normally be permitted.

Town Centre Opportunity Sites

Residential High Density

(≤35 units/Ha)

Residential and appropriate mixed use, community, amenity and public realm or other uses generally considered acceptable in town centre locations.

 

Uses that would be detrimental to the vitality and amenity of the town centre, such as industrial uses, will not normally be permitted.

Enterprise & Employment

Light Industry, Warehousing (retail and non-retail), Major Offices, Business and Technology Units, Specialist Offices, R&D enterprises, car showrooms, light engineering works, wholesale and trade outlets, public utilities, petrol filling stations, builders providers, repair garages, civic amenity centres, agriculture out- lets, distribution depots, heavy vehicle parks, workshops, tourism related development; along with uses that are considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

Uses that would prejudice the primacy of town centre or would undermine the objectives of other land use zoning will not be permitted.

Industry

Industry, Light Industry, Heavy Engineering Works, Warehousing (non-retail), Business & Technology Units, R&D Enterprises; along with uses considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

 

Uses that would prejudice the primary industrial function of this zoning or would undermine the objectives of other zoning will not be permitted. These include residential and retail uses.

Recreation & Amenity

Outdoor sport and recreation, buildings associated with outdoor sport and recreation and ancillary uses, parks, open space, camp sites, agriculture, allotments; along with uses that are considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

 

Temporary markets and exhibitions may be permitted.

Community Service/Facilities

Schools and education, places of worship, community centres, health centres, leisure and recreation, retirement/nursing homes, libraries, cemeteries, open space, childcare facilities, public and civic facilities; along with uses that are considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

Agriculture

Agriculture, renewable energy, open space, public utilities, outdoor, recrea- tion, camp sites, allotments and cemeteries; along with uses that are consid- ered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

 

New houses will only be permitted in this zone to applicants with demonstrable economic or social need to live in these areas.

Rural Transition

Agriculture, renewable energy, open space, public utilities, outdoor, recreation, camp sites, allotments and cemeteries; along with uses that are considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

New houses will be considered in this zone on their individual merits.

Strategic

Residential Reserve Tier I & II

Future residential lands, not generally developable in the lifetime of the plan for multiple residential development schemes (see land use zoning objectives for Strategic Residential Reserve Tiers I & II). Temporary uses and single houses will be considered on their individual merits, subject to the use not adversely impacting on the intended future use of these lands to accommodate future population/housing targets in subsequent plans. Single houses will be considered on a limited basis, where it is established that the lands in question are part of the overall family land holding, no other appropriately zoned lands are available within the plan boundary and a demonstrable economic or social

need has been established (Objective RHO 1).

Infrastructure & Utilities

Public utilities infrastructure, public and civic facilities and public infrastructure, along with uses considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses.

Opportunity Site (Claremorris):

To provide for the production of electricity by renewable energy technologies, incorporating wood Biomass only. To provide for a mix of industries (with no production of wood chip or wood pellets on this site) or research and development facilities where it is established that there is a need to locate such uses, within, adjacent or in close proximity to the primary user of the site (i.e. for the production of electricity from renewable energy technologies, incorporating wood Biomass only) or where it is established that there is insufficient appropriately zoned lands to facilitate such uses.

Opportunity Sites

To provide for residential and appropriate mixed use, community, nursing homes, amenity and other uses generally considered acceptable by reason of location and context.

Existing Residential

Permitted in principle uses include residential, sheltered Housing, b&b/guest house, community facility/centre, home based economic activities and utilities. Open to Consideration uses include but not limited to bring banks, convenience outlet, childcare facility, halting site, sheltered housing, healthcare practitioner, leisure/recreation/sports facilities, bar, retirement home/residential institution/retirement village, and veterinary surgery.

Table 12.3 Land Use Matrix for Tier II Settlement Plans

Proposed Amendment CH 12.5

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Land Use Matrix for Tier II Settlement Plans

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Amend Enterprise & Employment under the Land Use Objectives Table 12.3 as below:

Light Industry, Warehousing (retail and non‐retail), Major Offices, Business and Technology Units, Specialist Offices, R&D enterprises, car showrooms, light engineering works, wholesale and trade outlets, public utilities, petrol filling stations, builders providers, repair garages, civic amenity centres, agriculture outlets, distribution depots, heavy vehicle parks, workshops, tourism related development; along with uses that are considered ancillary to the aforementioned uses. Extensions to existing retail premises will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Uses that would prejudice the primacy of town centre or would undermine the objectives of other land use zoning will not be permitted.

Béal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet) (TIER II)

Proposed Amendment CH 12.6

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12.6.5

Social Infrastructure

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Amend Section 12.6.5 Social Infrastructure to include the following –

 Béal an Mhuirthead also has numerous community, sporting and social clubs. Sports and recreational facilities in the town environs comprise of a tidal swimming pool, MUGA. pier, links golf course, GAA pitches, soccer pitches, a handball alley, and children’s playgrounds. Áras Inis Gluaire /Erris Arts Centre is Ireland’s only bilingual arts centre. It provides a cultural, social, economic and educational service, via the medium of the arts, for and on behalf of the Erris community. 

Proposed Amendment CH 12.7

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12.6.9

Sustainable Travel

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Amend paragraph two under 12.6.9 as follows:

The number of people who walk to their place of work, study and other services in town is above the national average (9.073%). According to 2016 POWCAR, 10.95% of the daily population walk. However, use of cycling as a sustainable mode of travel is less than 1%, compared to the national average (3%). Mayo County Council also promotes and supports the development of increased cycling in the town, including the provision of new or retrofitted infrastructure and adherence to DMURS guidance standards.

Proposed Amendment CH 12.8

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Béal an Mhuirthead Settlement Plan Policies

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Add new Policy to Belmullet Settlement Plan after BTP 4:

BTP: To support, where appropriate, proposals for the enhancement of the public realm within the town core.

Claremorris (TIER II)

Proposed Amendment CH 12.9

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12.7.9

Sustainable Travel

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Amend paragraph two under 12.7.9 as follows:

The number of people who walk to their place of work, study and other services in town is above the national average (129.073%). According to 2016 POWCAR, 15.71% of the daily population walk. However, use of cycling as a sustainable mode of travel is less than 1%, compared to the national average (3%). Therefore, Mayo County Council promotes and supports the development of public transport initiatives, in keeping with the principles of Smarter Travel. To increase the usage of cycling in the town, will require further study (audit), the provision of new or retrofitted infrastructure and adherence to DMURS guidance standards.

Swinford (TIER II)

Proposed Amendment CH 12.10

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12.8.9

Sustainable Travel

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Amend paragraph two under 12.8.9 as follows:

The number of people who walk to their place of work, study and other services in town is below the national average (9.073%). According to 2016 POWCAR, 8.53% of the daily population walk. However, use of cycling as a sustainable mode of travel is less than 1%, compared to the national average (3%). In terms of public transport, 8.47% of people use the bus daily, which is above the national average (5.9%). Therefore, Mayo County Council promotes and supports the development of public transport initiatives, in keeping with the principles of Smarter Travel. To increase the usage of cycling in the town, will require further study (audit), the provision of new or retrofitted infrastructure and adherence to DMURS guidance standards.

Proposed Amendment CH 12.11

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Swinford Settlement Plan Objectives

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Add new objective to Swinford Settlement Plan after SDO 12:

SDO: To develop and maintain a civic and parking area on the infill lands located between Main Street, St Ita’s Terrace and Circular Road and to establish an appropriate traffic management plan to allow access from Main Street, Market Street and Circular Road.

Killala (TIER III)

Proposed Amendment CH 12.12

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12.13.6

Physical Infrastructure

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Amend text under 12.13.6 below as Killala WWTP has been operational since 2020.

Killala is served by the R314 regional route which directly connects the town to Ballina. A new municipal wastewater treatment plant (3,155PE) is has been operational planned for Killala since 2020. with an expected completion date of 2020/2021. The new plant will brings benefits to Killala, in terms of acting as a platform for social and economic development, increased population, health, integrity of the environment and improved water quality for all. Cleaner water will enhance the amenity value of the town and bay. Killala is served by the Ballina Regional Water Supply. It also has good access to internet including broadband. The town is served by a regular daily bus service and the Council is keen to continue to promote and support the development of public transport initiatives in keeping with the principles of Smarter Travel.

Proposed Amendment CH 12.13

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12.13.9

Placemaking & Regeneration

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Amend text under 12.13.9 to say town instead of village as shown below:

Killala is an attractive town with a historical atmosphere. It provides the focus for a wide range of activities that contribute to a sense of place and identity. This town plays an important economic, social and cultural role and the main priority of the Plan is the consolidation of the existing centre and supporting of the existing businesses and activities, in order to maintain vibrancy. A character study of the town, with potential for an ACA designation, would ensure the protection of the unique character of the village town, whilst allowing new development to complement same. Funding was secured under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme for Killala Round tower dereliction and streetscape improvements and the Plan supports continuing to avail of all funding streams to sensitively enhance the public realm and the re-use of derelict, vacant and under-utilised lands within the built-up area of Killala.

Proposed Amendment CH 12.14

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12.13.10

Opportunity Sites

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Amend text under 12.13.10 for Opportunity Site 1 and change the opportunity site as below, (see also change to map illustrated in Vol 3: Book of Maps):

Opportunity Site 1

Located at the western end of Georges Street, adjacent and to the east of the National  School. Located at the northern edge of the plan, defined to the north by the shoreline, to the west by the R314 road, and to the east by Killala harbour.

Proposed Amendment CH 12.15

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12.13.10

Opportunity Sites

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Amend text under 12.13.10 for Opportunity Site 3 and change the opportunity site as below, (see also change to map illustrated in Vol 3: Book of Maps):

Opportunity Site 3

Defined by the existing access road to Bartra Heights housing development to the east and the Quay Road. Located to the west of the plan area, between the plan boundary and to the east, Killala FC pitch, and to the east/north Hillcrest.

 

Proposed Amendment CH 12.16

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Killala Settlement Plan Objectives

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Remove objective KAO 5 as the WWTP has been operational since 2020:

KAO 5 To support and facilitate the provision of a wastewater treatment plant and associated works for the town.

Proposed Amendment CH 12.17

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Killala Settlement Plan Objectives

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Amend KAO 7 and replace words “Church Lane” with “Steeple Hill” as below:

KAO 7 To designate within the lifetime of this plan an Architectural Conservation Area for Killala town centre including Market Street, Courthouse Street, Church Street, Church Lane Steeple Hill, William Street, Georges Street, and Ballina Road (R314) and the coastline to the pier.

Newport (TIER III)

Proposed Amendment CH 12.18

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Sustainable Communities

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Amend Section 12.17.8 as follows:

Newport provides an attractive place to live and is rich in heritage, natural beauty and amenity. It has a strong community spirit and a Community Futures Action Plan (2011 -2016) has been prepared for the town. The development strategy for Newport is to support new housing and population growth, consistent with the Core Strategy, facilitating compact growth through revitalisation of the historic town core, together with providing of a mix of housing types, densities and tenure. This is both to meet the needs of Newport and to offer a viable alternative to single rural housing within the surrounding countryside. The town is located on the daily bus route between Westport and Achill and a local community bus service operated by the Mayo Local Link also serves the town and the surrounding hinterlands. The County Council is keen to continue to promote and support the development of public transport initiatives in keeping with the principles of Smarter Travel and increased active travel in the town. A lighting masterplan for Newport has been prepared. Newport is a registered Sustainable Energy Community with the SEAI and is preparing an Energy Master Plan.

roposed Amendment CH 12.19

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Placemaking & Regeneration

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Insert the following text in 12.17.9 Placemaking and Regeneration (1st paragraph) –

The structure of the town is well defined, with retail and commercial uses primarily located within its town core, with educational and community uses generally on the outskirts. Public realm works in the form of paved public open spaces, wider footpaths, safe pedestrian crossings, improved disability access, off-road cycling routes and general streetscape enhancements, including ‘Dark Skies-friendly’ public lighting, are planned for Newport under the RRDF. A new enterprise hub workspace facility and a new tourism office is also planned for local authority/community-owned derelict buildings at Barrack Hill. The realisation of these landmark projects will greatly enhance the public realm and vibrancy of the town. A redesign of sustainable dark sky friendly lighting is planned for St Patrick’s Church and the Viaduct Bridge’.

Proposed Amendment CH 12.20

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Newport Settlement Plan Policies

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Insert the following additional policy under NTP 4:

NTP: To support the implementation of flagship lighting designs for St Patrick’s Church and the viaduct bridge, to support Newport’s Lighting Masterplan and to support the safeguarding the accreditation of nearby Mayo Dark Sky Park.

 

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