Fingal Development Plan & Green Infrastructure. Nicholas O Kane Senior Executive Planner Fingal County Council

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1 Fingal Development Plan & Green Infrastructure Nicholas O Kane Senior Executive Planner Fingal County Council

2 2011 Fingal Development Plan Must be in compliance with National Spatial Strategy and Regional Planning Guidelines

3 National Spatial Strategy A Green Structure to be put in place to prevent urban sprawl and reduce the loss of agricultural and other land to urban uses, to protect rural identity to create a green setting for cities and towns, to conserve and enhance biodiversity, and to protect buildings, structures and other physical elements of the cultural heritage

4 Regional Planning Guidelines Each Council to prepare a Green Infrastructure Strategy GI development to be identified at initial stage of all planning processes Inform design and layout of new development

5 Fingal Landscapes Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area

6 Baldoyle Estuary SAC and SPA

7 Howth Peninsula Special Amenity Area

8 Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area

9 Steps in developing GI for Development Plan Clear vision of product you want to deliver: Key GI themes identified: Biodiversity Landscape Parks and Open Space Sustainable Water Management Archaeological & Architectural Heritage Provide detailed guidance on delivering GI as part of Local Area Plan and Planning Application processes.

10 Steps in developing GI for Development Plan Forefront of the Development Plan

11 Steps in developing GI for Development Plan Create cross-disciplinary team Green Infrastructure Element Parks and Open Space Water management incl. flood protection Sustainable transport Biodiversity, Landscape Local Authority Department/Division Planning Environment Parks Heritage Transportation Water Services Community

12 Steps in developing GI for Development Plan Existing green infrastructure resources identified and mapped. Approximately 40 layers identified and mapped such as:»»»»»» Core biodiversity conservation areas Water courses and flood zones Recorded archaeological sites Sensitive landscapes Recreational space Protected Structures

13 Steps in developing GI for Development Plan Examine land-use zonings against GI layers:» high-amenity» green belt zoning categories» residential» employment Do conflicts arise i.e.» flooding v residential development» sensitive landscape v employment.

14 Steps in developing GI for Development Plan Address Conflicts Development on these lands shall be restricted by the extent of flooding on the land. Protect and enhance ecological corridors ensuring that no development takes place within a minimum 30 meters from each riverbank Resist development such as houses, forestry, masts, extractive operation, landfills, caravan parks and large agricultural/horticultural units which would interfere with the character of highly sensitive areas

15 Steps in developing GI for Development Plan Develop a list of projects Maps 14 and 15 dedicated to GI layering 29 GI projects listed

16 Green Infrastructure Map 1 (Extract) County Development Plan

17 Green Infrastructure Map 2 (Extract) County Development Plan

18 Green Infrastructure Steering Group Steering Group set up post Dev. Plan adoption Regular Meetings Priority projects agreed Working groups for each project Funding sources being investigated Engagement with external stakeholders

19 Green Infrastructure Steering Group Walking and Cycling Sub Group 27 Projects Identified 12 currently being progressed

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21 What has the experience taught Fingal Top down approach essential Prevents piecemeal approach Sets high standards for Local Area Plan & planning applications Economic benefits Developers beginning to see benefits Helps to achieve funding Enhances organisational efficiency

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