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1 Table of Contents Page No Preface 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Background Summary Legal Basis Content of Development Plan Preparation of the Draft Development Plan Publication of Draft Development Plan and Making of the Plan Development Plan Guidelines Principles of Sustainable Development Sustainable Development A Strategy for Ireland Draft Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland National Climate Change Strategy National Biodiversity Plan Local Agenda 21 (1997) Strategic Environmental Assessment Habitats Directive Assessment (Appropriate Assessment) Spatial Strategies European Spatial Development Perspective National Spatial Strategy Key Concepts of the NSS Critical Mass, Gateways & Hubs Rural Communities National Development Plan Regional Planning Guidelines Population and Settlement Strategy Regional Economic Strategy Infrastructure Strategy Environment and Amenities Social Infrastructure and Community Facilities Flooding County Development Boards County Development Strategy Context of the Development Plan Previous Planning Context Guidelines and Circulars Issued by the Minister Relationship with Other Plans Structure and Format of Development Plan 24 i

2 Chapter 2 Vision Statement Vision Statement Strategic Overview and Objective/Policy Statements Strategy Implementation Supporting Details 28 Chapter 3 Settlement/Core Strategy Introduction Population Statistics Urban Versus Rural Settlement Population Projections and Targets Government Policy and Guidelines National Spatial Strategy Regional Planning Guidelines for the Border Region Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities Requirement for Core Strategy Content of Core Strategy Current Settlement Pattern and Policies Settlement/Core Strategy for County Monaghan Hierarchy of Settlements Evidence Based Residential Land Use Zoning Determining the Location of Residential Developments in Settlements Settlements Located Within Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence Monitoring and Implementing Housing in Rural Areas Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence (Development Management Zone A) Stronger Rural Areas (Development Management Zone B) Structurally Weak Areas (Development Management Zone C) Housing Strategy Transport Infrastructure Public Transport Roads Network Retail Strategy Retail Development Strategy for County Monaghan Retail Planning Guidelines ii

3 Chapter 4 Environment and Heritage Introduction Draft County Monaghan Heritage Plan Geological Heritage Landscape Background Landscape Character Assessment Areas of Amenity Areas of Primary Amenity Value Areas of Secondary Amenity Value Areas of Visual Amenity Biodiversity and Natural Heritage Convention of Biological Diversity Sites of County Biodiversity Importance Ramsar Convention The Monaghan Biodiversity Action Plan Natural Heritage Rivers and Lakes Invasive Species Trees and Hedgerows Habitat Designation and Protection Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Special Protection Areas (SPA) Sliabh Beagh Conservation Management Plan Natural Heritage Areas/Proposed Natural Heritage Areas Wetlands Natura 2000 sites Appropriate Assessment or Article 6 Assessment Requirement for Appropriate Assessment (AA) Water Resources and Quality Recent Developments in Water Management Surface Water Quality Groundwater Protection Achieving Water Quality Targets Development Management and Water Quality Developments in Unsewered Areas Intensive Agriculture and Land Spreading of Manures and Sludge Amenity Lakes and Rivers Preparation of Water Protection Plans Green Infrastructure Developing a Green Infrastructure Strategy 80 iii

4 4.11 Architectural and Built Heritage Record of Protected Structures (RPS) Protection of the Built Industrial Heritage Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA) Archaeological Heritage Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) Historic Landscape Character Noise Air 92 Chapter 5 Economic Activity Introduction Employment Structure Employment Affluence and Deprivation in County Monaghan Rural Revitalisation Initiatives The Clár Programme PEACE III Programme INTERREG Programme Cross Border Networks Agriculture Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Reform Farm Structure Survey Teagasc National Farm Survey Agriculture in County Monaghan Forestry Forestry in Ireland Forestry in Monaghan Climate Change, Energy and Renewable Resources Climate Change Renewable Energy Efficient Use of Energy Energy Provision Energy Provision in County Monaghan Industry Industry in the BMW Region Industry in the Border Region Industry in County Monaghan Extractive Industry 116 iv

5 5.10 Retailing Retail Planning Guidelines Retail Strategy for County Monaghan Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism in the North West Sustainable Tourism in County Monaghan 120 Chapter 6 Infrastructure and Services Introduction Transportation Smarter Travel Transport 21 and Sustainability National Cycle Policy Framework Green Schools Travel Module Biofuels and Alternative Fuels Electric Vehicles Public Transport Roads Car Ownership and Traffic Growth in Monaghan National Roads Strategic Non National Routes Regional Roads Local Roads Urban and Development Roads Water and Waste Water Services Water Services Waste Water Services Sludge Management Flooding Waste Management Waste Management Plan Waste Collection Commercial Waste Construction and Demolition Waste Litter Control Waste Management Facilities Recycling Sites Bring Sites Telecommunications Project Kelvin National Broadband Scheme (NBS) Rural Broadband Scheme Broadband Coverage in County Monaghan Major Accidents 156 v

6 6.8 Protective and Emergency Services Fire Services Civil Defence 157 Chapter 7 Development of Community Infrastructure Introduction Arts and Culture Childcare Facilities Community Facilities, Sports, Recreation, Amenity and Open Space Public Rights of Way Cycling and Walking Traveller Accommodation Existing Facilities Social Inclusion Disabled Accessibility Library Services Nursing Homes and Retirement Villages Schools and Education 175 Chapter 8 Strategic Objectives for Settlements Introduction Strategy and Vision Specific Strategic Objectives for the Hub Town of Monaghan Strategic Objectives for the Towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay Strategic Objectives for All Settlements Within County Monaghan Land Use Zoning Zoning Objective A Town Centre Zoning Objective B Existing Residential Lands Zoning Objective C Proposed Residential Lands Zoning Objective D Strategic Residential Reserve Zoning Objective E Industry, Enterprise and Employment Zoning Objective F Existing Commercial Zoning Objective G Community Services/Facilities Zoning Objective H Recreation and Amenity Zoning Objective I Landscape Protection/Conservation Zoning Objective J Local Area Action Plan 184 vi

7 8.4 Development Management Acceptable in Principle Open for Consideration Not Normally Permitted Other Uses Non Conforming Uses Development in Areas with Potential Flood Risk Population and Housing Housing Traveller Accommodation New Housing Schemes Adjacent to Existing and New Roads Objectives for Urban Residential Developments Town Centre Shop Fronts Existing Shop Fronts New Shop Fronts Retailing Industry, Enterprise and Employment Industry and Enterprise in County Monaghan Employment in County Monaghan Infrastructure and Services Roads and Traffic Management Water Services Power and Telecommunications Education Natural and Built Heritage Natural Heritage Built Heritage Recreation and Amenity Open Space Tourism 202 Chapter 9 Monaghan Town Development Plan Introduction Location and Context Historical Context Monaghan Town Today Strategy and Vision What the NSS means for Monaghan Town Land Use Planning 207 vii

8 9.4 Population and Housing Population Housing Strategy Residential Developments Town Centre Retailing Industry, Enterprise and Employment Industry and Enterprise in Monaghan Town Employment Infrastructure and Services Roads and Traffic Management Parking Water Services Water Supply Waste Water Collection and Treatment Power and Telecommunications Education Natural and Built Heritage Natural Heritage Built Heritage Archaeology Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs) Recreation and Amenity Open Space Tourism Ulster Canal Rossmore Forest Park 225 Chapter 10 Carrickmacross Development Plan Introduction Location and Context Historical Context Carrickmacross Today Strategy and Vision Land Use Planning Natural and Built Heritage Natural Heritage Built Heritage Archaeology Town Centre Retailing 235 viii

9 10.7 Population and Housing Population Housing Strategy Residential Developments Industry, Enterprise and Employment Infrastructure and Services Roads and Traffic Management Parking Water Services Water Supply Waste Water Collection and Treatment Power and Telecommunications Education Recreation and Amenity Tourism 243 Chapter 11 Castleblayney Development Plan Introduction Location and Historical Context Strategy and Vision Land Use Planning Natural and Built Heritage Natural Heritage Built Heritage Key Features of the Built Environment in Castleblayney Archaeology Town Centre Retailing Population and Housing Population Housing Strategy Residential Developments Industry, Enterprise and Employment Infrastructure and Services Roads and Traffic Management Parking Water Services Water Supply Waste Water Collection and Treatment Power and Telecommunications Education 260 ix

10 11.10 Recreation and Amenity Active Indoor Recreation Active Outdoor Recreation Passive Recreation Tourism Lough Muckno Castleblayney s Primary Natural Amenity Asset Tourist Accommodation Fishing Water Sports Golf Walking Other Tourism Activities 265 Chapter 12 Clones Development Plan Introduction Location and Context Historical Context Strategy and Vision Land Use Planning Natural and Built Heritage Natural Heritage Built Heritage Archaeology Town Centre Urban Renewal & Dereliction Retailing Population and Housing Population Housing Strategy Residential Developments Industry, Enterprise and Employment Infrastructure and Services Roads and Traffic Management Parking Water Services Water Supply Waste Water Collection and Treatment Power and Telecommunications Education Recreation and Amenity Open Space Tourism 287 x

11 Chapter 13 Ballybay Development Plan Introduction Location and Context Geology Historical Context Strategy and Vision Land Use Planning Natural and Built Heritage Natural Heritage Built Heritage Archaeology Town Centre Urban Renewal and Dereliction Retailing in Ballybay Population and Housing Population Housing Strategy Residential Developments Industry, Enterprise and Employment Infrastructure and Services Roads and Traffic Management Parking Water Services Water Supply Waste Water Collection and Treatment Power and Telecommunications Education Recreation and Amenity Open Space Tourism in Ballybay 306 Chapter 14 Village Development Plans Introduction Tier 4 Settlements Tier 5 Settlements 308 xi

12 Chapter 15 Development Management Guidelines Development in Towns and Villages New Development Alterations and Extensions Shop Fronts Security Screens Canopies Advertising, Signage and External Lighting Housing Developments Housing Densities Housing Design and Layout Local Neighbourhood Facilities Broadband and Services Ducting in Housing Developments Taking in Charge of Estates Naming of Housing Developments Rural Housing Siting Design Rural Character Residential Dwellings and Agricultural Buildings Ribbon Development and Infill Landscaping Rural Accesses Effluent Treatment Mobile Homes Alterations to Dwellings Renovations and Extensions to Dwellings Garages/Domestic Stores and Car Ports for Existing Dwellings Residential Amenity Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Development Commercial Development in the Countryside Renewable Energy Developments Telecommunications 338 xii

13 Contents Electricity and Gas Infrastructure Industry Extractive Industries Retail Tourism Development onto National Routes Parking Requirements Road Access Standards Sight Distances for a New Access to Single or Paired Dwellings onto Non Urban Roads Sight Distances for a New Access to Other Development Visibility Arrangements at the Access Visibility on the Priority Road Other Visibility Requirements Location of Accesses Access Details Traffic and Transport Assessments Road Safety Audits Pedestrian Footpaths 358 Chapter 16 Housing Strategy Introduction General Legislative Background Key Themes Core Strategy Influence Urban Housing Rural Housing Core Elements of the Housing Strategy Social and Affordable Housing General Context Definitions Demand Supply Meeting Needs Rental Accommodation Scheme and the Social Housing Leasing Initiative Utilisation of Casual Vacancies Partnership with Approved/Voluntary Housing Bodies Provision of Houses under Part V Traveller Provision 365 xiii

14 16.4 Review Procedure Objectives and Policies 367 Appendices 369 Appendix 1 Areas of Primary and Secondary Amenity 370 Appendix 2 Views from Scenic Routes 371 Appendix 3 Trees of Special Amenity Value 372 Appendix 4 Proposed Natural Heritage Areas / SACs / SPAs 373 Appendix 5 Record of Protected Structures (Monaghan County) 375 Appendix 6 Record of Protected Monuments (Monaghan County) 386 Appendix 7 Developments That May Impact on Water Quality 414 Appendix 8 Access Details 415 Appendix 9 Traffic & Transport Assessment 421 Appendix 10 Road Safety Audit 426 Appendix 11 Parking Layout Details 428 Appendix 12 Rural Housing Needs Form 429 Appendix 13 Water Protection Plan Checklist 435 Appendix MN 1 Record of Protected Structures (Monaghan T.C.) 437 Appendix MN 2 Architectural Conservation Areas (Monaghan T.C.) 442 Appendix MN 3 Conservation of Important Trees and Woodlands 444 Appendix CK 1 Record of Protected Structures (Carrickmacross T.C.) 445 Appendix CK 2 Architectural Conservation Areas (Carrickmacross T.C.) 447 Appendix CK 3 Conservation of Important Trees and Woodland 448 Appendix CY 1 Record of Protected Structures (Castleblayney T.C.) 449 Appendix C 1 Record of Protected Structures (Clones T.C.) 451 Appendix C 2 Architectural Conservation Areas (Clones T.C.) 453 xiv

15 Maps, Tables, Figures and Abbreviations List of Maps Chapter 1 Map 1.1 Map 1.2 Chapter 3 Map 3.1 Map 3.2 Map 3.3 Map 3.4 Map 3.5 Map 3.6 Map 3.7 Map 3.8 Chapter 4 Map 4.1 Map 4.2 Map 4.3 Map 4.4 Map 4.5 Map 4.6 Map 4.7 Chapter 5 Map 5.1 Chapter 9 Map MDP1 Map MDP2 Map MDP3 Chapter 10 Map CKDP1 Map CKDP2 Chapter 11 Map CYDP1 Map CYDP2 Chapter 12 Map CDP1 Map CDP2 Chapter 13 Map BBDP1 Gateways and Hubs Border Region Development Pressure Between by Electoral Division Core Strategy Map Area Under Strong Urban Influence Monaghan Town Area Under Strong Urban Influence Carrickmacross Town Area Under Strong Urban Influence Castleblayney Town Area Under Strong Urban Influence Clones Town Public Transport Road Network Sensitive Surface Waters Sensitive Ground Water and Landfills County Monaghan Ground Water Vulnerability Map County Monaghan Ground Water Protection Scheme Aquifer Map Areas of Natural Vegetation, Wetlands and Wet soils River Basin Management Plan Priority Areas County Monaghan Development Constraints CLÁR Area Monaghan Town Zoning Map Monaghan Town Centre Zoning Map Area of Archaeological Importance in Monaghan Town Carrickmacross Zoning Map Carrickmacross Town Centre Zoning Map Castleblayney Town Zoning Map Castleblayney Town Centre Zoning Map Clones Town Zoning Map Area of Archaeological Importance in Clones Town Ballybay Town Zoning Map xv

16 Chapter 14 Tier 4 Settlement Maps Ballinode Emyvale Glaslough Inniskeen Newbliss Rockcorry Scotshouse Scotstown Smithborough Threemilehouse List of Tables 3.1 Population Figures in County Monaghan and Nationally between Aggregate Comparison of Town and Rural Areas Population of Four Towns in County Monaghan between Population of Carrickmacross Rural Electoral Division between Population of Castleblayney Rural Electoral Division between Population of Clones Rural Electoral Division between Population of Monaghan Rural Electoral Division between Total Urban and Rural Population Figures in County Monaghan Population Projections for Major Settlements in County Monaghan( ) Regional Planning Guidelines Target Figures Settlement Hierarchy Required Residential Land Use Zoning Core Strategy Table Sensitive Surface Waters Private Abstraction Points Sensitive Groundwaters Landfills Record of Protected Structures - Monaghan Planning Authorities Persons aged 15 years and over, classified by principal economic status Population Numbers and Percentages Aged 15+ by Employment Sector Absolute and Relative Index Scores Number of Farms Classified by Farm Type in County Monaghan and Ireland Number and Type of Large Companies In Ireland, BMW Region and County Monaghan Details of Large Company Type and Name in County Monaghan Local Industrial Units, 2002 Details of Activity in County Monaghan Tenants of IDA Business Parks in County Monaghan Killycard Industrial Estate, Castleblayney Number and Location of FAS Enterprises Tourist Visitors and Revenue in Schedule of Road Distances in Each Town/Engineering Area Number of New Vehicles Taxed Every Year Strategic National Road Proposals for County Monaghan Remaining Un-Realigned Sections of National Roads Strategic Non National Routes Schedule of Regional Roads Roads Proposals for the Five Towns in County Monaghan 137 xvi

17 6.8 County Monaghan Water Services Investment Programme Assessment of Waste Water Treatment Works Capacity in Settlements National Trail Network in County Monaghan Development/Zoning Matrix Development/Zoning Matrix for Lands Labelled EC1 on Map MDP Capacity of Wastewater Treatment Works in Monaghan Town Numbers Attending Schools and Colleges in Monaghan Town Capacity of Wastewater Treatment Works in Carrickmacross Numbers Attending Schools in Carrickmacross Capacity of Wastewater Treatment Works in Castleblayney Numbers Attending Schools in Castleblayney Number of Parking Spaces in Clones Capacity of Wastewater Treatment Works in Clones Number of Students Attending Schools in Clones Capacity of Wastewater Treatment Works in Ballybay Numbers Attending Schools in Ballybay Recreational Facilities for Housing Developments Car Parking Requirements for All Developments Minimum Required Sight Distances for Access to Single Dwellings onto Non Urban Roads Social Housing Waiting List Numbers Social Housing Applicant Type Social Housing Applicant Type 2007 & Type of Unit Required List of Figures 6.1 Project Kelvin Route Visibility Splays Visibility Splays for Access on the Outside of a Bend Forward Visibility Requirements Sightline Requirement in the Vertical Plane Location of Accesses Near a Junction 355 xvii

18 Abbreviations AA Appropriate Assessment AADT Annual Average Daily Traffic AAP Areas of Archaeological Potential ACA Architectural Conservation Area AER Alternative Energy Requirement AIBP Anglo Irish Beef Processors BALTI Bawn and Latton Transportation Initiative BBDP1 Ballybay Town Development Plan Map 1 BDA Ballybay Development Association BMW Border, Midlands and West BRA Border Regional Authority CAAS Conservation and Amenity Advisory Services CASA Castleblayney and South Armagh CAP Common Agricultural Policy csac Candidate Special Areas of Conservation CBD Convention of Biological Diversity CDB County Development Board CDC Centralised Distribution Centres CDP1 Clones Town Development Plan Map 1 CEEB Clones Erne East Blackwater CGS County Geological Sites CKDP1 Carrickmacross Town Development Plan Map 1 CLAR Ceantair Laga Ard-Riachtanais CPV Container and Pressure Vessels Limited CSF Community Services/Facilities CSO Central Statistics Office CYDP1 Castleblayney Town Development Plan Map 1 DAHG Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht DBO Design, Build and Operate DED District Electoral Division DIY Do It Yourself DL Discharge Licence DMA District Meter Area DMRB Design Manual Roads and Bridges DEHLG Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government DECLG Department of the Environment Community and Local Government DRC Dispersed Rural Community DTO Dublin Transportation Office ED Electoral Division EEC European Economic Community EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement EPA Environmental Protection Agency xviii ERDF European Regional Development Fund ERM Environmental Resources Management ESB Electricity Supply Board ESDP European Spatial Development Perspective ESIOP Economic and Social Infrastructure Operational Programmes ESRI Economic and Social Research Institute EC Existing Commercial ER Existing Residential EU European Union FAS Foras Aiseanna Saothair FDI Foreign Direct Investment FTTC Fibre to the Cabinet GAA Gaelic Athletic Association GDA Greater Dublin Area GFA Gross Floor Area GFC Gaelic Football Club GNR Great Northern Railway GSI Geological Survey Ireland HDA Habitats Directive Assessment HLC Historic Landscape Character HSA Health and Safety Authority ICT Information and Communication Technology ICW Integrated Constructed Wetland IDA Industrial Development Authority IEE Industry, Enterprise and Employment IFI Inland Fisheries Ireland IFS Indicative Forestry Statement IGH Irish Geological Heritage IPPC Integrated Pollution Prevention Control IRA Irish Republican Army IT Information Technology IPC Integrated Pollution Control Km Kilometres LAAP Local Area Action Plan LCA Landscape Character Assessment LPC Landscape Protection/Conservation LR Local Road Ltd Limited MAD Major Accidents Directive MAN Metropolitan Area Network MDP1 Monaghan Town Development Plan Map 1 MEMC Major Emergency Management Committee MIU Major Inter Urban MNC Multi National Company

19 MNE Multi National Enterprise MSSD Minimum Stopping Sight Distance NBS National Broadband Scheme NCPF National Cycle Framework Policy NESC National Economic and Social Council NDP National Development Plan NFA Net Floor Area NFS National Farm Survey NHAs Natural Heritage Areas NI Northern Ireland NIAH National Inventory of Architectural Heritage NIR Natura Impact Report NIS Natura Impact Statement NPWS National Parks and Wildlife Service NRA National Roads Authority NREAP National Renewal Energy Action Plan NSMC North South Ministerial Council NSAI National Standard Authority of Ireland NSS National Spatial Strategy OPW Office of Public Works OSI Ordnance Survey Ireland PE Population Equivalent pnhas Proposed Natural Heritage Areas PPP Public Private Partnership PR Proposed Residential RBD River Basin Districts RA Recreation and Amenity RAS Rental Accommodation Scheme RAUSUI Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence RBS Rural Broadband Scheme RDP Rural Development Programme RDS Retail Development Strategy REFIT Renewal Energy Feed In Tariff RH1 Rural Housing Form RIA Retail Impact Statement RMP Records of Monuments and Places ROI Republic of Ireland RPG Regional Planning Guidelines RPS Record of Protected Structures RR Regional Road RSA Road Safety Audit RWP Rural Water Programme SAC Special Area of Conservation SLI Service Land Initiative SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment SEUPB Special European Union Programmes Body SFRA Strategic Flood Risk Assessment xix SME Small to Medium Enterprises SPA Special Protection Area SRR Strategic Residential Reserve SUDS Sustainable Urban Drainage System TC Town Centre TRICs Trip Rate Information Computer System TTA Traffic and Transport Assessment UK United Kingdom UWWTP Urban Waste Water Treatment Programme WFD Water Framework Directive WSIP Water Services Investment WWTW Waste Water Treatment Works ZAP Zone of Archaeological Potential

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