Forward Planning

3 components: i) Forward planning Plans (County Development Plan and 12 Local Area Plans) Strategies (Housing/Retail/Wind) Studies (Housing Land Availability) Input into other plans (Local Economic and Community Plan) ii) Heritage Built, natural & archaeological heritage (Heritage Plan) iii) Conservation Record of Protected Structures

Wider Context National Planning Framework replacing National Spatial Strategy… Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies of the three Regional Assemblies to run from Office of Planning Regulator - evaluate and assess plans, report to Minister, undertake research.... Planning Policy Statement – community shape process, coordinate local authorities and other bodies, provide guidance.... Infrastructure planning by Irish Water, National Transport Authority, energy grid operators.... New economic realities require a more focused approach.. Wider policy context: climate change adaptation, transitioning to a low carbon economy, economic development, environmental protection..

Kildare County Development Plan Council document – transcends all functions and areas Evidence based, open, transparent and inclusive Sets out an overall strategy for proper planning and sustainable development of county Includes 20 village plans, 21 rural settlement strategies and 5 environs plans. Establishes the policy framework for: – Planning application decisions – Developments by Council - houses, roads etc (Part 8) – Delivery and co-ordination of infrastructure 4

7 key stages – 6 year life How a County Development Plan is put together 1 – Pre-reviewStrategic issues paper 2 – Initial Public Consultation(a)Statutory notice (b)Issues Paper (c)Review submissions 3 - Preparation of DocumentationPrepare Draft Plan 4 – Public ConsultationDisplay Draft Plan / consideration of submissions 5 – 2 nd Display (if required)Display of any Material Amendment(s) to Draft Plan 6 – Completion of ProcessAdoption of Plan 7 – Post PlanImplement/monitor Subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment /Appropriate Assessment /Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 5 We are here !

99 week review process Commenced2 April 2015 Completed 23 February 2017 Operational 23 March 2017 Public key input into the following stages: Issues Paper draft Development Plan Amendments to draft Development Plan Draft Development Plan is adopted by elected members Timeline 6

8 week consultation period – 2 April to 29 May Newspaper Notice Publication of Issues Paper Poster On line or hard copy submissions Information Sessions – each MD Issues Paper

Topics 1.Strategic Direction/Vision; 2.Population and Housing; 3.Economic Development, Enterprise and Employment; 4.Movement and Transportation; 5.Infrastructure 6.Environment; 7.Social, Community and Cultural Development; 8.Urban Design and Architecture; 9.Landscape and Heritage; 10.Rural Development and Natural Resources; and 11.Tourism Issues Paper

Typically for towns with a population Lasts for 6 years Review can be deferred Must be consistent with the objectives of the county development plan, its core strategy, and regional planning guidance Contents – zoning objectives; – objectives for phased development, community facilities, amenities and on standards for design of development 9 Local Area Plans

7 key stages 10 Local Area Plans 1 – Pre-reviewBackground research 2 – Initial Public Consultation(a)Statutory notice (b)Issues Paper (c)Review submissions 3 - Preparation of DocumentationPrepare Draft Local Area Plan 4 – Public ConsultationDisplay Draft Local Area Plan/ consideration of submissions 5 – 2 nd Display (if required)Display of any Material Amendment(s) to Draft Local Area Plan 6 – Completion of ProcessAdoption of Local Area Plan 7 – Post PlanImplement/monitor Subject to SEA/AA/SFRA

11 18 to 35 weeks to complete from date draft Local Area plan is placed on public display Members key input into the following stages: Adoption of draft Development Plan CEO’s Report on Submissions made on the draft Development Plan Adoption of the Development Plan Review of Local Area Plan

12 Local Area Plans Celbridge/Castletown 2010 Clane 2009 Kilcock 2009 Sallins2009 Monasterevin 2008 Kilcullen 2014 Leixlip/Collinstown 2010 Naas 2011 Newbridge 2013 Maynooth 2013 Kildare & Magee Barracks 2012 Athy Town & environs

Local Area Plans currently under review Draft on display Kilcock Monasterevin Issues Paper Leixlip / Collinstown Celbridge / Castletown Background research Sallins Clane 13