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Kilmacow Draft LAP: Manager’s Report on submissions to Draft LAP

Section 20(3) (c) Manager’s Report to Members

Kilkenny County Council County Hall John Street

Kilkenny

Kilmacow Draft LAP 2009-2015

Section 20(3) (c)

Manager’s Report to Members

As discussed at Council meeting on September 21st 2009


Section 20(3) (c) Manager’s Report to Members 1

1 INTRODUCTION

This report presents the submissions and observations made following the display period (5th June 2009 to 31st July 2009) of the Draft Kilmacow LAP 2009, and sets out the Manager’s responses to the issues raised. The report forms part of the statutory procedure for preparing a new Local Area Plan (LAP) that is set out in Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000-2006. A total of 35 written submissions were received in response to the public display period by the closing date.

1.1 Structure of the Report

The Report is presented in three parts:

Part A: General discussion on Revised Development Strategy and on Footpaths/public lighting arising from consideration of public consultation and submissions received.

Part B: Submissions, Responses and Manager’s Recommendations Part C: Matters arising from internal review

Part A outlines the basis for the development strategy for the Draft Plan, and having considered all submissions and through a process of internal review, proposes a revised development strategy with accompanying revised zoning, phasing map and maximum densities. Part B addresses each of the 35 written submissions and observations received. It includes the names and addresses of persons or bodies that made the submissions and observations, a summary of the issues raised, and the response and recommendation of the Manager on each submission.

Part C outlines additional issues as raised through the internal review of the Local Area Plan.

Any paragraph, policy or objective to be amended in the LAP is reproduced in full, with deleted text (struck through) and additional text in italics.

1.2 Progress to Date and Next Steps

To date, the process of preparing the LAP for Kilmacow has been as follows: 12th March 2008 Formal notification in Kilkenny People of intention

to prepare LAP.

31st March and 1st April 2008 Public workshops held in Kilmacow.

28th October 2008

Additional public workshop held in Kilmacow.

October 2008 – June 2009 Preparation of Draft LAP.

5th June – 31st July 2009 Draft LAP placed on Public Display for a period for 8 weeks and the public and other bodies/organisations made written submissions/ observations.



June 17th and July 1st Information evenings held in Kilmacow as part of the consultation process.

Current Stage Manager’s Report on submissions to the Draft prepared and submitted to the Members for their consideration.

Following consideration of this manager's report, the local area plan shall be deemed to be made, amended or revoked, as appropriate, in accordance with the recommendations of the manager as set out in this report, unless the planning authority, by resolution, varies or modifies the proposal, otherwise than as recommended in the manager's report, or where appropriate decides not to make, amend or revoke, as the case may be, the plan.

1.3 Table of Submissions

Ref. Name and Address

DK1 Tommy Downey, Lower Kilmacow

DK2 Department of Environment

DK3 Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

DK4 Tom Hennessy, Parkareid

DK5 Richard Kirwan, Upper Kilmacow

DK6 Eilis Kirwan, Upper Kilmacow

DK7 James Gaule, Ballinerla

DK8 Kevin Ryan, Lower Kilmacow

DK9 Louis Langan, Narrabaun

DK10 Ian Harney c/o Fewer Harrington & Partners

DK11 Owen Sheehan, Kilmacow Development Group

DK12 Keithlen Development c/o DPP

DK12a Keithlen Development c/o Peter Thomson

DK13 Fintan Dermody, Suirside Joinery

DK14 Francis Langan, Narabane

DK15 Richard Walsh, Ballinaboley

DK16 Tadgh Langan and Catherine Langan, Knockhouse, Kilmacow

DK17 Catherine Langan, Knockhouse

DK18 John Kennedy, Knockhouse

DK19 Robert Kennedy, Knockhouse



DK20 Fionn Lawlor, Knockhouse

DK21 Kathleen Kennedy, Tara House, Creamery Hill, Upper Kilmacow

DK22 Lorraine Kennedy, Tara House, Creamery Hill, Upper Kilmacow

DK23 Doireann Lawlor, Knockhouse

DK24 Stop Bungalow Chaos Campaign

DK25 Jeff O'Hanrahan, c/o Peter Thomson

DK26 David and Jean Lacey, Lower Street

DK27 Breda Kennedy, Lower Greenville

DK28 Tadgh Langan c/o Brian Meehan & Associates

DK29 Kathleen Laffan, Mill House, Greenville

DK30 Maria Roche, Creamery House

DK31 John Buggy, Dangan

DK32 John Laffan, Lower Greenville

DK33 Lower Kilmacow Residents Association, c/o Kevin Ryan

DK34 Walsh Bros c/o Peter Thomson

DK35 Vivienne and Neil Foot, Cuirliun, Narabane



Part A: Text on revised Development strategy

As outlined in the Draft Plan, the development boundary and phasing sequence for the villages was designated taking into consideration a number of factors such as the following:

The need to provide a compact and accessible village and to reduce its continuous outward spread, in order to promote the efficient use of land and of energy, to reduce pressure for one-off housing on rural lands, to minimise unnecessary transport demand, encourage walking and cycling and to enhance the existing built environment, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

The need to encompass the anticipated development envelope required for Kilmacow and its wider hinterland area not only for the 6 year plan period but also for the medium and longer term growth of the village.

The need to offer locational choice and housing mix.

The existing built environment and road structure.

The desire to maintain and enhance the unique character of Kilmacow and its two village concept.

Proximity to existing and potential community and commercial facilities.

Existing permitted / committed development and planning history. The historical context from the 2002 Plan was that 37.2 hectares were zoned for both General Development and Residential development. The task for this LAP was to manage and control the development of this land. In the published Draft (p.43) it is stated that a total of 15.3 hectares of land is contained in Phase 1 with approximately 8.4 ha zoned as General Development. In re-examining the Draft Plan for the purposes of this Manager’s Report a small discrepancy was found with the measurements of the zoned areas. In reality, the Draft Plan zoned a total of 16.95 hectares of green field land for development; 9.65 hectares of General Development land and 7.3 hectares of Phase 1 residential land. In assessing the development potential of the zoned phased land in Kilmacow the corrected figures of this report will be used (16.95 ha) not the figure published in the Draft (15.3 ha). According to the Draft Plan, a maximum of 70% of the General Development floor area could be used for residential purposes. To obtain an estimate of the development potential of this land, and for simplicity’s sake, it is assumed that 70% of the total acreage, i.e. 70% of 9.65 ha (6.755 ha) would be developed for the purposes of the residential capacity assessment. In accordance with the Draft Plan therefore, applying a density of 30 units to the hectare for green field General Development land and a density of 20 units to the hectare for Residential, this could have the capacity of a total of 349 units as follows:



Area Density Total units General Development 6.755 hectares 30 units 203 Phase 1 Residential 7.3 hectares 20 units 146 Total 349 units Following consideration of all submissions received and internal review, a number of changes are now recommended to the Draft Plan zoning. These are as follows:

Map. Ref.

Description of Change Area in Hectares

A Change parcel in Narrabaun South (ref. 08/1505) from Phase 2 to Phase 1 (Sub. 12)

1.6

B Change from General Development to Existing Residential of two existing houses in Dangan

0.45*

C Change parcel in Dangan (ref. 06/1317) from Phase 2 to 1 (Sub. 16 & 28) 1.9 D Change from Phase 1 General Development to Phase 2 General Development in

Dangan 1.25

E Inclusion of parcel in Dangan in Existing Residential from Phase 2 (ref. 05/1736) 0.06 F Change from General Development to Community for graveyard 0.25 G Change from General Development to Phase 1 Residential Narrabaun South 3.2 H Change from General Development to agriculture outside dev. boundary (Sub.35) 0.5* I Change from General Development to Residential in Narrabaun south (03/1448)

and change from General Development to agriculture outside dev. boundary 0.2 0.5

J Change from General Development to Phase 1 Residential in Lwr. Kilmacow 0.94 K Change from Phase 1 Residential to Existing Residential (04/145) in Lwr.

Kilmacow 0.87

(*These were not included in the calculation of greenfield General Development land figure of 9.65)

This will result in the amount of Phase 1 residential increasing to 14.07 hectares, from 7.3 hectares (corrected figure) in the Draft. It will also result in a decrease in General Development land from 9.65 hectares (corrected figure) to 3.31 hectares. Having examined the submissions and having regard to the context of Kilmacow, which is largely formed by single dwellings on large sites, and the need to provide for an alternative to one-off rural housing, it is considered that it would be appropriate to reduce the maximum densities permissible on the Residential Phase 1 lands. It is now proposed to reduce densities from 15-20 houses per hectare (6-8/acre) in the Draft Plan VCD26 to a maximum of 5 per acre (12.3 to the hectare). The General Development zone in the Draft Plan did not include for a maximum density but included restrictions on the amount of residential use permissible in order to encourage mixed-use type developments. It is now recommended to impose a maximum density of 29.6 units per hectare in this zone (12 per acre). This maximum density of 12 units per acre on the General Development land is considered appropriate, as it will provide for a better transition from the existing village core (which has a tight urban form) to new, lower density residential development.



It is also recommended to include for mixed use development by limiting residential use to a maximum of 80% of the site during the lifetime of this plan. (Open space required in association with the residential portion will be considered as a residential use.) Applying the same calculation for General Development land as to the figures in the Draft, i.e. 80% of 3.31 hectares, this gives 2.64 ha. The development potential over the life of the plan therefore falls from 349 units to 251 units calculated as follows: Area Density Total units General Development 2.6 hectares 30 units 78 Phase 1 Residential 14.07 hectares 12.3 units 173 Total 251 units Therefore the potential capacity of the zoned land has now been reduced from 349 to 251 units, a decrease of 98 units. Text in Section 3.2.2.2 Phasing of Existing Residential Zoned land and VGH18: Density will be deleted and replaced to correspond to the above as follows: Phasing of Existing Residential Zoned Land – delete entire section According to the County Housing Strategy, there are 37.2 hectares of undeveloped residential zoned lands in Kilmacow. This is a result of the amount of land that was zoned in the previous Kilmacow Development Plan 2002-2008. The Housing Strategy estimates that the housing capacity of those undeveloped residentially zoned lands is 919 units - calculated by taking the area in hectares and multiplying it by the established Model Housing Strategy average figure of 24.71 homes per hectare. Even using the County average for low-residential density of 5 units per acre / 12 units per hectare, the 37.2 hectares of undeveloped residential zoned lands in Kilmacow has a capacity to accommodate as many as 446 new residential units. This provision would be above that which is required during the lifetime of this Local Area Plan (as set out on pg.39 which is approx. 100 people). It should be noted that this figure is considered modest as it doesn’t take into account the potential for higher density development in the village core areas and the potential redevelopment of existing properties at higher densities in these areas. The County Development Plan aims to ensure that the greatest share of projected population growth in the County is directed to the urban centres in the upper tiers of the Settlement Hierarchy such as Kilkenny City & Environs, Waterford Environs, the large town of New Ross and the district towns of Callan, Castlecomer, Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh with more limited development taking place in the small towns and villages of the County – development that is more closely linked to local growth rather than regional growth. This is consistent with the National Spatial Strategy and the Regional Planning Guidelines. Therefore this LAP proposes no additional residential land over and above that zoned in the last Development Plan. Furthermore, the LAP proposes a Residential Phasing Sequence (i.e. phasing) for the release of residentially zoned land in order to ensure that the LAP accords with the County Settlement Strategy and policy framework contained in both the NSS and RPGs. The residentially zoned land in Kilmacow LAP has been reviewed to ensure that the quantum and scale of residential development projected to take place during the lifetime of the LAP, will be accommodated whilst at the same time allowing for a reasonable level of choice in location. In this regard, approximately 15.3 hectares of residential zoned land will be included in Phase 1, which will be released in this Local Area Plan period – 2009-2015. Please note that a portion of these Phase 1 lands (approx. 8.4 ha.) are zoned ‘General Development’ and therefore accommodate mixed-use development of which residential forms a component – please see Chapter 3.3 for further information on land use zoning. The priority for Phase 1 lands is the consolidation of the village centre.



Remaining residential zoned lands (approximately 29 ha.) are classified as Phase 2 and their future release will be subject to review at the time of the next Local Area Plan. The location of lands within Phase 1 and Phase 2 are mapped out on the Land Use Zoning & Phasing Map of this LAP (Map 1). All undeveloped residential zoned lands in Kilmacow will be serviced by the new Kilmacow Sewerage Scheme which is expected to be operational by early 2010. Replace with: New heading - Development Strategy The historical context from the 2002 Plan was that 37.2 hectares were zoned for both General Development and Residential development. The task for this LAP was to manage and control the development of this land. The County Development Plan aims to ensure that the greatest share of projected population growth in the County is directed to urban centres in the upper tiers of the Settlement Hierarchy such as Kilkenny City and Environs, Waterford Environs, the large town of New Ross and the district towns of Callan, Castlecomer, Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh with more limited development taking place in the small towns and villages of the County – development that is more closely linked to local growth rather than regional growth. This is consistent with the NSS and RPGs. Therefore this LAP proposes no additional zoned land over and above that zoned in the last Development Plan. Furthermore, this LAP proposes phasing the release of zoned land in order to ensure that the LAP accords with the County Settlement Strategy and policy framework of NSS and RPGs. The residentially zoned land has been reviewed to ensure that the amount of residential development projected to take place within the lifetime of the LAP will be accommodated, whilst also allowing for a choice in location. In this regard, approximately 17 hectares of land are included in Phase 1 (14 hectares of Residential and 3 hectares of General Development). General Development is intended to provide for mixed use developments, see section 3.3 for further detail. Remaining Residential and General Development land (approximately 30 hectares – 2.18 of General Development and 28 of Phase 2 Residential) are classified as Phase 2 and their future release will be subject to review at the time of the next Local Area Plan. The location of Phase 1 and Phase 2 lands are shown on the Land Use and Phasing Map. VGH18: Density That a maximum density of 12.3 houses per hectare (5 per acre) be permissible in Kilmacow on sites zoned for Phase 1 Residential. A maximum density of 29.6 per hectare (12 per acre) will be applied on Phase 1 General Development zoned land. In addition, a recurring concern expressed in many submissions relates to the lack of footpath provision in the villages. It is now proposed to alter the text in Section 3.6.2 as follows: p. 106 Footpaths (Map to be included) The existing provision of footpaths in Kilmacow is substandard at present and is inadequate to cater for the existing population and any future growth in population. Relatively few footpaths exist in the villages with the exception of those provided within individual housing developments and the footpath provided in the Upper Village, just outside the local shop. However, these fail to link up and so safe pedestrian movement in and around the villages is restricted for all members of the community. In addition to this, many of the footpaths that do exist are in bad condition or badly sited on the wrong side of the road and do not adhere to pedestrian desire lines. For instance, the footpath that is intended to link the Upper Village to the Sports Complex



is substandard and under-utilised because it is situated on the wrong side of the road, causing pedestrians to cross outside the sports complex or walk on the roadside in order to get to the sports facilities. The main locations identified as requiring footpaths and public lighting are as follows (See attached map):

St. Joseph’s school to the development boundary on Dangan Road Church to the development boundary on the Narrabaun Road From the Upper to the Lower villages In the Lower village

There is no footpath linking St. Senan’s Boys School with the Upper Village, which is vitally important to ensure the safe movement of school children between the two. A new footpath is required to run along the same side of the road as the school and into the village, in order to prevent pupils crossing the road outside the school. The lack of a footpath linking the Upper and Lower Villages (a distance of approximately 1km) restricts the safe movement of people from one end of Kilmacow to the other. This in effect segregates pedestrians in the upper and lower villages and is unsustainable as it encourages people to use their cars to make this relatively short journey. A footpath is required that would run from the along the southern side of the street in the lower village between the bridge and the Waterford Road (L3401-94). This should be continued into Upper Kilmacow, thus linking the two villages, thereby allowing safer pedestrian movement between Upper and Lower Kilmacow. the petrol station and supermarket to be accessed safely on foot. There was originally an old footpath which ran between the villages at this location (it was located on the right hand side of the road if travelling from the Upper Village to the Lower Village), but it has been eroded away over time due to flooding and lack of maintenance. this had fallen into disrepair and sections had been overlaid to improve the road width where necessary. Other footpaths are needed throughout the villages to service housing areas and link them safely to the village cores. Key action IS2: Kilkenny County Council will investigate the possibility of providing new footpaths or the reinstatement or upgrade of existing footpaths, which will run between and through Kilmacow Lower and Upper Villages, to make them more accessible, safer for pedestrians to move through, and to encourage walking and cycling. Rationale: The Council recognises the necessity for additional footpaths in Kilmacow and the importance of providing for a safe and adequate pedestrian network in the villages. It also recognises that the repair and upgrading of existing footpaths is also urgently required. This includes the reinstatement of the footpath between the upper and lower villages. These works should be undertaken after the installation and successful operation of the new sewerage system for Kilmacow and in conjunction with any proposed road improvement schemes (for example resurfacing) for the area.



Key Action IS 3: Public Lighting To provide appropriate street lighting within the village area where they are currently lacking, to ensure safety of residents and road users, as resources permit. Rationale: The Council recognises the necessity for additional public lighting in Kilmacow, as existing levels are inadequate and raise safety concerns for pedestrians and road users. The Council will seek to redress this inadequacy in public lighting provision. These works should be undertaken in conjunction with other road improvements and once the new sewerage scheme is fully installed and operating successfully. Key action IS2: Footpaths and Lighting It will be a requirement for any development of 5 units or greater or any commercial development on zoned Phase 1 land, that prior to the occupation of the development, that footpaths and public lighting be provided to connect the site to the centre of the Upper village or lower village as the case may be (defined as the front gates of the Church in the Upper Village and the junction of L-3401-94 and L-7553-3 in the Lower Village). Action: To carry out an estimate of the cost to implement a footpath between the Upper and Lower villages and to utilised the provisions of Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to prioritise a footpath and lighting between the Upper and Lower villages.



Part B: Submissions and Observations made and Manager’s Recommendations Name/Group:

Tommy Downey, Lower Kilmacow

Submission DK1:

Response:

The submission notes that his land in Lower Kilmacow is dezoned and seeks that his land between his house and the lower village should be zoned for General Development.

No map was included in this submission however the subject site can be identified from a planning search. A portion of the landholding was zoned for General Development in the 2002 Plan. The current Draft removes this zoning and brings the development boundary around the field boundary which is a more practical approach. As outlined in Part A, sufficient land has been zoned in the Draft LAP; therefore no additional land should be included.

Manager’s Recommendation: No change recommended. Name/Group:

Patrick O’Sullivan, Spatial Policy Section, Dept of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Custom House, Dublin 1.

Submission DK2:

Response:

The Department commends the Council on a coherent and logical Draft LAP and notes that there is no evidence-based requirement for any extension or modification to the development boundary. It also notes that there is no evidence base for any additional residential land use zonings. It commends the Council on its phased and sequential approach. The draft plan should be amended to make appropriate reference to the Guidelines on “The Provision of Schools and the Planning system” and “Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas”. In relation to the SEA screening report the Department state that the Council should be satisfied that the combination of flood risk and the deficit in wastewater infrastructure is not significant enough to trigger a full SEA.

Noted. Reference to these guidelines will be included – for schools in Section 3.5.1.1 and as appropriate for all references to Sustainable Residential Development. This is noted. A Screening exercise for SEA was carried out in May 2008 which found that the plan would not be likely to have significant effects on the environment. The Part VIII process for the new wastewater treatment plant has recently been approved, and it is expected to be operational in 2010.

Manager’s Recommendation: Include appropriate reference to the recently published Guidelines. Name/Group:

Seána McGearty, Coordination Unit, DoCENR

Submission DK3:

Response:

The Department state that they have no comments.

Noted.

Manager’s Recommendation:



No change recommended. Name/Group:

Tom Hennessy, Parkareid, Kilmacow

Submission DK4:

Response:

1. The submission states that he was unaware of the public consultation process to date. 2. The submission states that the original zoning in the 2002 plan was well thought out and is good for the area. The Scenario 2 proposed in public consultation in October 2008 zoning which proposed a phasing of the zoning was logical, but unfair to developers. The proposed phasing in the Draft Plan differs from Scenario 2 as proposed originally and developers should be compensated if this goes ahead. 3. In relation to the issue of protection of buildings as outlined in the discussion document of October 2008, his preference is for a village character area. 4. The submission also gives answers to the questionnaire as was distributed in April 2008, which includes seeking off street parking, improvements to footpaths and light industry, commercial enterprises.

1. An intensive public consultation process was engaged

in with three pre-draft consultation meetings and two meetings held during the display period.

2. The zoning map as included as Scenario 2 in October 2008 was intended as a consultation aid only. Although the principles of Scenario 2 were broadly brought forward to the Draft Plan, there are a number of differences between it and the eventual Draft plan that emerged, as a result of internal review and feedback from the consultation. It is now recommended to alter this zoning and phasing map as outlined in Part A of this report.

3. This is the option that has been included in the Draft LAP.

4. The lack of footpaths has been identified in the LAP and actions have been included to ensure the provision of footpaths into the future. Off-street parking is a requirement of any new development. Land has been zoned for general development which caters for commercial enterprises.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1 No change recommended. 2. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 3. No change recommended. 4. Change text in relation to footpaths as set out in Part A. Name/Group:

Richard Kirwan, Upper Kilmacow

Submission DK5:

Response:

1.The submission fully supports the submission made by the Development group (DK11). 2. The submission points out flaws in the plan as follows: not implementing national, regional or county

guidelines for strategic development, No plan for road infrastructure No scientific assessment of flood risk Strategic justification for the amount of zoning.

1. Noted. These issues are addressed in detail under DK11. 2. The Plan has had regard to all higher level planning policy documents. This has resulted in the zoning being altered by phasing and maximum density in order to ensure Kilmacow remains at an appropriate scale within the settlement hierarchy. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads serving the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan.



3. Amount of land zoned in previous plan (2002) was excessive and has led to problems. Land required to meet demand is small, therefore Phase 2 lands should be de-zoned and amount of Phase 1 lands is excessive. More land should be de-zoned. 4. Amount of zoning threatens the character of the villages and creates a traffic hazard.

Section 3.6.2 of the Draft Plan deals with flooding. 3. It is now recommended to alter this zoning and phasing map as outlined in Part A. 4. There are a number of policies and objectives in the Plan dealing with village character which requires that any new development is designed to be in keeping with the character of the village (Section 3.4.4.). Traffic issues generated by new development will be dealt with at application stage.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1, 2, 4 No change recommended. 3 Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. Name/Group:

Eilis Kirwan, Upper Kilmacow

Submission DK6:

Response:

The submission states that areas of land in Kilmacow should be de-zoned due to a number of reasons, including: 1. the inadequacy of the road network as: its width is incapable of taking more traffic

the bridges cannot accommodate additional traffic

any land for zoning should be in south, close to the employment base in Waterford

pedestrians do not consider that the roads are safe

2. Flooding Flooding has increased since the sports complex was developed. The reed beds in Newrath have been destroyed and this contributes to flooding. The River Blackwater cannot accommodate increased run-off. Impervious surfaces should not be allowed adjacent to the river as they contribute to flash flooding. 3. The area is already over-zoned. The plan anticipates a growth of 10 % during Phase 1 which would result in 450 extra people over 6 years. This level of demand is unrealistic given the current economic climate. There is no demand for these houses. 4. The M9 bridge will not encourage additional people to locate in Kilmacow as it is a toll bridge.

1. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads serving the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan. The Draft Plan recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with strong linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified. 2. Section 3.6.2 of the Draft Plan deals with flooding. Policies are included in the Plan to ensure attenuation of all surface waters and that no increase in surface water run-off will result from development on any site. The loss of reedbeds was considered as part of the EIS for the N25 Waterford bypass (RPS, 2001) which recognised that these reedbeds would be disturbed in the Newrath area. Following completion of construction, the reedbed habitat will be restored and new areas of reedbed will be created to the south of the Newrath Link and along the western bank of the River Blackwater. This will mitigate any effects of the removal of reedbeds due to the road construction. 3. The population projections in the plan are derived from the County Housing Strategy and project an increase of 16.7% in the village’s population to 2014, which is an extra 100 people from the 2006 population. As outlined in the Part A, it is recommended to alter the zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities.



4. This is noted. The effects of the new bridge crossing will be monitored and changes to the policy made if it is considered necessary over time.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1,2, 4 No change recommended 3 Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. Name/Group:

James Gaule, c/o Tommy Downey

Submission DK7:

Response:

The submission relates land on the Waterford-Ballinerla Road which is zoned for Phase 2 residential development. The submission seeks to retain this land for Phase 2 zoning.

Noted. No change is recommended.

Manager’s Recommendation: No change recommended. Name/Group:

Kevin Ryan, Lower Kilmacow

Submission DK8:

Response:

The submission makes a number of points as follows:

1. High density housing would not be compatible with the village

2. The local road infrastructure would be unable to cope with the increases in traffic.

3. The 3 schools are at, or near, capacity 4. Flooding should be taken into account 5. The two villages should be retained as

separate identities 6. The submission recommends that one-off

housing should be encouraged in a controlled fashion.

1. The recommended density in Kilmacow Draft LAP was 15-20 houses per hectare for greenfield residential sites. The Guidelines on Sustainable Residential Development recommend higher densities than this – 30-40 units within central sites, 20-35 on edge of centre sites. It is now recommended to reduce the densities on Phase 1 residential to a maximum of 12.3 units per hectare (5 per acre) and to apply a maximum density of 12 per acre on General Development Phase 1 lands. 2. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure have been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads serving the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan. The Draft Plan recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified and retain Kilmacow at the sixth level of the settlement hierarchy. Traffic issues generated by new development will be dealt with at application stage. 3. VGH13 (p.45) states that any application for 5 or more residential units must be accompanied by a report identifying



the demand for school places and the capacity of schools. The third school is located outside the development boundary however reference to this school and its capacity – St. Patrick’s NS in Strangemills - will be included in Section 3.5.2 of the Plan as follows: St. Patrick’s National School, Strangsmills St. Patrick’s, located in Strangsmills, also serves the village of Kilmacow. It had 138 pupils (2009/2010) and is currently at capacity. Section 3.5.2 will be updated with existing enrolment figures and VGH13 will be changed to include reference to the existing 3 schools in the parish as follows: Planning applications for substantial residential development (5 no. residential units or greater) in Kilmacow, must be accompanied by a report identifying the demand for school places likely to be generated by the proposals and the capacity of the existing three schools in the vicinity parish to cater for such demand, taking into account the likely demand for places into the future. 4. The OPW flood hazard mapping was included in the LAP and considered. Section 3.6.2 of the Draft deals with flooding. Policies and objectives have been included in the Draft LAP in accordance with the Dept. of Environment Guidelines. 5. This is noted, and the plan has been developed with this in mind, with a large area of the land between the villages zoned for Rural Conservation Area. 6. As outlined in Part A it is now recommended to reduce the densities on Phase 1 residential to a maximum of 12.3 units per hectare. This works out at a maximum of 5 to the acre, which is the same as designated ‘low-density’ zoning in other Local Area Plans around the county.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 2. No change 3. Change text in Section 3.5.2 of the Plan to include reference to St. Patrick’s National School, Strangsmills and change VGH13. 4 No change 5 No change 6. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map.

Name/Group:

Louis Langan, Narrabaun North

Submission DK9:

Response:

1. The submission seeks that all land which was zoned previously should remain so and he objects to the phasing which is not in line with the guidelines, i.e. expanding from the core outwards. 2. Facilities such as footpaths, lighting etc. are needed in Kilmacow and they will be mainly development driven. Development is necessary for these to occur. 3. Any new development should be with a high BER

1. This is dealt with in Part A. It is now recommended to change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 2 Noted. This is addressed in Part A. 3 The Draft plan includes a policy encouraging the energy efficiency of new development - IS3 page 109– and guidelines on the design of development to ensure it fits into the character and context.



rating. Two storey buildings are more practical than the one and a half storey buildings being built in Narrabaun. Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 2. No change recommended. 3. No change recommended.

Name/Group:

Ian Harney, Narrabaun North

Submission DK10:

Response:

The submission seeks that a site located to the north of the existing village be zoned for low-density, serviced site type of development as there is a demand for this type of development in Kilmacow.

The subject site was not zoned in the 2002 Plan, nor in this Draft Plan. It is considered that there is sufficient land zoned to cater for expected demand. As outlined in Part A it is now recommended to reduce the densities on Phase 1 residential to a maximum of 12.3 units per hectare. This works out at a maximum of 5 to the acre, which is the same as designated ‘low-density’ zoning in other Local Area Plans around the county.

Manager’s Recommendation: No change recommended.

Name/Group:

Kilmacow Development Group, c/o Owen Sheehan, Dun Romain, Dangan

Submission DK11:

Response:

The submission addresses a number of points including: A) Phasing of zoned land Phasing of the zoned land does not address the over-zoning that took place in the 2002 plan and inappropriate development will result. Although there are restrictions on the amount of residential development that can take place on General Development land, this will be ineffective and could result in 200 houses being built. A further 138 houses could be built on Phase 1 residential development land. The total population increase could be 1000 people which is way in excess of the projected demand. Phase 2 residential lands amount to 29 hectares and have the capacity to accommodate 580 houses. B) Opportunity to de-zone The submission states that the total amount of zoning is 45 hectares, which is excessive for a village such as Kilmacow. De-zoning of the residential land would facilitate a more balanced approach and would reflect the existing village. The submission seeks that a large portion of the 8.4 hectares of General Development be rezoned as residential and subjected

A) Having regard to a number of submissions and internal review it is considered appropriate to alter the zoning map and reduce the densities as outlined in Part A. B) A large amount of the General Development zoned land has been rezoned for residential development, as outlined in Part A of this report. A maximum density of 5 to the acre has been applied to the residential zone. The General Development land in Phase 1 now amounts to 3.31 hectares.



to a maximum density. C) Density The 2002 plan allowed for densities in the range 3-5 per acre. The plan must include an unambiguous maximum density. The Draft plan sets a max density of 15-20 per hectare (6-8 per acre) which is an unacceptable increase in density. No max density is set for general development land. A max density of 5 houses to the acre should be set for all new residential developments in all zones. D) Village Growth and Housing Policies The policies and objectives in Section 3.2.3 lack clarity and are open to misinterpretation. Policies need to be expanded to allow for: 1. Only single storey housing to back on to or adjoin existing single storey housing. 2. Minimum 22 metre separation distance from existing housing. 3. Terraced housing should be confined to the core. 4. All houses should have access from the rear. 5. Private open space standards should be increased to a min of 80 sqm for smaller homes and 100 for larger. 6. Private open space to the front of new housing should be clearly demarcated. 7. All applications should have adequate sightlines as set by An Board Pleanala. E) Central Amenity Area A village square or green area would contribute to the attractiveness of both Upper and Lower villages. In the Lower village this could be developed by realigning the road. In the Upper village a small area on Chapel Hill is proposed. F) Kilmacow and its Parish Dimension The community facilities in Kilmacow serve a wider area than the villages’ development boundary and the demand this makes must be taken into account. G) School facilities St. Patrick’s NS at Strangsmills has not been included in the Draft Plan, but it serves the wider Kilmacow area. It currently is at capacity and this will have implications for the other 2 schools within the development boundary. The submission notes that the site of St. Joseph’s is proposed for the amalgamation of the two schools should the Department propose it. Such an amalgamation would require more land than is currently zoned for community facilities. VGH13 which seeks a report on the ability of schools to cater for demand with any planning application for more than 5 houses, should also be extended to consider children residing outside the development boundary. H) Graveyards Additional land for a graveyard expansion needs to be set aside. I) Mass Bush

C) As outlined in Part A it is now recommended to reduce the densities on Phase 1 residential to a maximum of 12.3 units per hectare. This works out at a maximum of 5 to the acre. On lands zoned for General Development, the maximum density will be 12 units per acre, however only 80% of the General Development land can be developed for residential use during the life time of this plan. D) The maximum density of 12.3 to the hectare (5 to acre) will ensure that many of these provisions are met, albeit with more flexibility than such prescriptive standards. A minimum separation distance between houses is already set by the County Development Plan. The sightlines will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. E) It is acknowledged that a central green area would be desirable. Land has been earmarked for such an area in Phase 2 development lands in the Upper village. As regards the area in the lower village, it is considered that a long-term objective should be included to reserve land for possible realignment of the road. This will be identified on the Zoning map, and a policy included as follows: As a long-term objective to reserve land in the Lower Village as shown on the Zoning map for future realignment of the L 3401-94 and L 3401-87, and the possible creation of a village green at this location. (See map) F) This is noted and VGH13 will be changed to have regard to this in the assessment of school places as discussed in DK8, point 3. G) Reference to St. Patrick’s NS in Strangsmills will be included in Section 3.5.2 and VGH13, see DK8. The Department of Education & Science have published guidelines on site sizes (TGD-025) which state that for a single-storey 8-16 room school the recommended site size is 1.14 ha. For a 16-24 classroom school the site size is 1.6 hectares. Any reference to the preferred site of an amalgamated school will be removed and lands at both schools have been zoned to accommodate an expanded amalgamated school in the future. The area of land zoned around St. Joseph’s is 1.7 hectares. Therefore sufficient land is zoned at this location. VGH13 will be amended to include reference to St. Patrick’s NS, as discussed above and also to include for an assessment of likely future demand for school places. H) Spare capacity still exists in the graveyard to the rear of St. Senan’s. However it is proposed to zone an additional strip running between the existing graveyard and the Upper Street (to the rear of the Creamery). This is an area of 0.25 ha. Reference will also be made in Section 3.5.2 regarding the need to consider the expansion of the graveyard into the



This was zoned for rural conservation in the 2002 plan and this zoning needs to be retained in the Draft. J) Flooding Flooding has not been adequately addressed in the Draft Plan. It occurs mainly in the upper village and in low lying houses adjacent to the River Blackwater. Storm water run off generated by new housing developments will exacerbate the problem. New development needs to be of a scale and density that it accommodates its surface water on site. On site attenuation tanks are ineffective when dealing with periods of prolonged rainfall. K) Safety and well being The Draft plan understates the poor condition and poor alignment of the local road network which is unable to accommodate development of the scale proposed. The installation of footpaths must not compromise road widths. The old footpath between the two villages was not eroded, but was removed by KCC as it had become a hazard. This needs to be reinstated, but only with widening and realignment of the road.

future. I) The importance of the mass bush is acknowledged in the LAP, however it is not considered appropriate to apply such a zoning to this small area, nor did it offer adequate protection to the bush. Instead the bush is identified as a feature of cultural heritage interest and it is recommended to apply a Tree Preservation Order to protect the tree. This process will commence shortly. J) The issue of flooding has been addressed in the Draft Plan. The OPW flood hazard mapping was included. The risk of flooding and the detailed design of any development will be assessed on a site-specific basis in accordance with the Flood Risk Management Guidelines. As stated in the Draft LAP, Kilkenny County Council is aware of the flooding problem and funding has been allocated in the 2009 programme to address this problem by intercepting this excessive surface water and diverting it to the local stream. K) The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads serving the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan. Traffic issues generated by new development will be dealt with at application stage. The reference to the footpath on p.107 will be corrected to state that the footpath was overlaid to improve the road width where necessary and that section will be changed as set out in the Introduction.

Manager’s Recommendation: A, B and C Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. D. No change recommended. E. Include policy and symbol on map regarding the realignment of the road in the Lower Village. F, G. Change text in Section 3.5.2 and VGH13 to include reference to St. Patrick’s National School, Strangsmills (See DK8, point 3) H. Change zoning of area of 0.25 beside existing graveyard for community use. I. Include Heritage map with identification of all features, including mass bush. Commence the process of applying a TPO to the mass bush. J. No change K. Change text in relation to footpaths as set out in the Introduction.

Name/Group:

Keithlen Developments, c/o DPP

Submission DK12:

Response:

The submission relates to a site located in Narrabaun South which has been identified for Phase 2 residential zoning. The submission seeks that the lands be changed to Phase 1 due to its central location and the fact that there is a precedent for residential development in the vicinity of the site.

1.This site is located immediately north of the Chapel Gate housing estate. A recent application for 36 units was refused by An Bord Pleanála (08/1505, Board ref. 10.232966) on the site. The two reasons for refusal were 1) that the development would be out of character with the area and would be premature pending the adoption of the LAP and 2)



The submission asserts that there is an irregularity in the approach to the phasing of lands, citing the Walsh Bros site to the north of the village as an example. The submission suggests a phasing approach based purely on proximity to the village core.

sightlines/ traffic hazard. As outlined in Part A, having reviewed the entire development strategy for the village and having regard to the location of this site, it is considered that it would be more appropriate to zone the site for Phase 1 development.


Change zoning on this site from Phase 2 to Phase 1 as outlined in Part A, see attached map. Name/Group:

Keithlen Developments, c/o Peter Thomson

Submission DK12 a:

Response:

The submission relates to the same site as discussed under DK12 and makes substantively the same argument.

See DK12 above.

Manager’s Recommendation: Change zoning on this site from Phase 2 to Phase 1 as outlined in Part A, see attached map.

Name/Group:

Fintan Dermody, Suirside Joinery, c/o Peter Thomson

Submission DK13:

Response:

The submission relates to a 5.14 acre site located in Narrabaun north. The submission seeks that the lands be zoned for Phase 1 low density residential development. A small area on the street frontage of the site is zoned for residential use.

No map was submitted with this submission, however it refers to the same area as pre-draft submissions, reference K21 and KPC3, which was located outside the development boundary of the 2002 Plan. There is sufficient land zoned for residential development in the Draft Plan, and it is now recommended to reduce the maximum density to 12.3 per hectare on all Phase 1 land, or 5 to the acre. This will provide for any demand for low-density serviced sites, therefore there is no necessity to zone additional land.


Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. Name/Group:

Francis Langan, Narabane

Submission DK14:

Response:

1. The submission queries the phasing of land and

states that the zoning of land in Narabane, Dangan as Phase 1 does not fit with the policies of the plan. The submission refers to a public consultation document of October 2008 and

1. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been

outlined in Part A. 2. It is acknowledged that development contributions are a

significant contributor towards the provision of community services however the growth of Kilmacow must be



Scenario 2 which proposed a phasing of the zoned land and states that this would be preferable.

2. Development is necessary to fund community facilities - attempting to stop development in current economic climate is a backward step.

managed properly to ensure that it takes place in a sustainable manner. The phasing of land is a necessary tool in this management of growth.


Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. Name/Group:

Richard Walsh, Ballinaboley

Submission DK15:

Response:

The submission makes points as follows: 1. Development of sports facilities should be of

high priority. 2. Public walkways should be provided beside the

river 3. Lands of periphery of village should not be in

Phase 1. 4. Smaller housing estates should be the norm. 5. House ref. no 12329028 should not be added to

the Record of Protected Structures unless Kilkenny County Council undertakes its upkeep.

6. Village needs additional footpaths, litter bins and lighting.

1. Due to the efforts of the local community, Kilmacow has a

a good range of recreational facilities when compared to other similar sized settlements. Policies in relation to community and recreational facilities are included in Section 3.5.6.

2. Noted, Draft Plan identified walking routes along the river in Figure 3.5.3 and key action CFA 2.

3. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been outlined previously in Part A and lands in Phase 1 will now be subject to a maximum density reducing the overall capacity of the lands in the village.

4. The Government Guidelines on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas state that policies could be included to ensure that individual schemes will not exceed 10-15% of existing housing stock. It is recommended to include this policy in Section 3.2.3 of the plan as follows: To ensure that no one proposal for residential development will increase the housing stock of the village by more than 15%. At the time of the making of this plan, it is estimated that there are approximately 330 houses within the development envelope.

5. This house was identified by the NIAH survey. It is a policy of the County Development Plan to respond to the Ministerial recommendation to include in the Record of Protected Structures, structures which have been identified as being of Regional, National or International significance in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage survey of the city and county published in 2006. This policy will be added to the LAP. (Note – this was an incorrect NIAH reference in the plan – correct ref. is 1239027.)

6. This is noted. Text in relation to footpaths will be changed as set out in the Introduction. As regards the provision of litter bins in the village, requests for litter bins are considered on a case by case basis. This request has been forwarded to the Environment section for investigation.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. No change recommended 2. Change Figure 3.5.3 to accurately reflect the walking routes in the village. 3. No change recommended. 4. Insert policy in Section 3.2.3



5. Change reference in plan from 12329028 to 12329027 6. Change text in relation to footpaths as set out in the Introduction.

Name/Group:

Tadgh and Catherine Langan, Knockhouse

Submission DK16:

Response:

The submission objects to their land at Dangan being identified for Phase 2 zoning and seeks that the land be included in Phase 1 for a number of reasons: 1. the planning activity on the site – 06/1317 was

refused, 2. infrastructure works in terms of surface water

pipe network, 3. land is closer to the village centre than other

land zoned Phase 1, 4. In all public consultation documents land was

identified as Phase 1, only designated Phase 2 in the Draft Plan.

1. Noted. 2. Noted. 3. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been

outlined previously in Part A. Having reviewed the development strategy as outlined in Part A, it is now proposed to include this land in Phase 1.

4. Any zoning maps published at pre-draft stage were intended as consultation aids only. Although the principles of phasing (Scenario 2 in public consultation document of October 2008) were broadly brought forward to the Draft Plan, there are a number of differences between it and the eventual Draft plan that emerged, as a result of internal review and feedback from the consultation.


Change zoning on this site from Phase 2 to Phase 1 as outlined in Part A, see attached map. Name/Group:

Catherine Langan, Knockhouse

Submission DK17:

Response:

1. The submission states she is in agreement with

the overall thrust of the plan and congratulates the work.

2. Submission notes future development may be only way of obtaining improved community facilities and infrastructure.

3. Submission disagrees with Phasing map, and states sequential approach should be applied.

4. Passive homes should be encouraged.

1. Noted. 2. Noted. 3. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been

outlined in Part A. It is now recommended to change this zoning and phasing map.

4. Noted - Policy IS 3 relates to the encouraging of energy-efficient buildings.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1,2 No change recommended. 3. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 4. No change recommended. Name/Group:

John Kennedy, Knockhouse

Submission DK18:

Response:

Submission states that the village should be allowed to grow in a consistent manner with County Development plan policies such as 1. Sequential growth – Draft Plan zones some land

in the core as Phase 2 and lands outside the


outlined in Part A. It is now recommended to alter the zoning and phasing map.

2. Noted. 3. Noted.



core as Phase 1. Preference would be Scenario 2 as outlined in the public consultation document of October 2009.

2. Development is necessary to obtain improved community facilities and infrastructure.

3. Kilmacow has not experienced a population explosions and should have sufficient land zoned to accommodate population growth.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 2,3 No change recommended. Name/Group:

Robert Kennedy, Tara House, Creamery Hill, Upper Kilmacow

Submission DK19:

Response:

Submission states that he wasn’t aware of public consultation process to date and makes a number of points: 1. Provision should be made for young people to

be able to reside in Kilmacow 2. Scenario 2 of October 2008 document is the

most sensible proposal. 3. Improvements are needed such as footpaths,

lighting, cycle lanes but these can only be provided with development

4. Phasing should not leapfrog but should expand outwards from the core.

An intensive public consultation process was engaged in with three pre-draft consultation meetings and two meetings held during the display period. 1. Noted. 2. Any zoning maps published at pre-draft stage were

intended as consultation aids only. Although the principles of phasing (Scenario 2 in public consultation document of October 2008) were broadly brought forward to the Draft Plan, there are a number of differences between it and the eventual Draft plan that emerged, as a result of internal review and feedback from the consultation. It is now recommended to alter the zoning map as outlined in Part A.

3. Noted. 4. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been

outlined previously in Part A. It is now recommended to alter the zoning map as outlined in Part A.


1. No change recommended 2. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached

map. 3. No change recommended 4. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached

map. Name/Group:

Fionn Lawlor, Knockhouse

Submission DK20:

Response:

Submission makes the following points: 1. Agrees with most of the recommendations in the

Draft LAP – i.e. smaller housing estates with good design.

2. Kilmacow is already satellite town of Waterford 3. Phasing causes hardship for developers – in the

current climate there will be very little development – perhaps phasing is not

1. Noted. 2. Noted. 3. Phasing is necessary for the management of growth in

Kilmacow. 4. Noted. 5. Any zoning maps published at pre-draft stage were

intended as consultation aids only. Although the principles of phasing (Scenario 2 in public consultation



necessary. 4. Submission is in favour of good development, of

good design, located next to village. 5. Favours keeping all existing zoned land. Draft

plan bears no resemblance to public consultation document of October 2008 – lands nearer village centre should be zoned for phase 1.

6. Playgrounds, public walks and sports facilities improvements would be welcome.

document of October 2008) were broadly brought forward to the Draft Plan, there are a number of differences between it and the eventual Draft plan that emerged, as a result of internal review and feedback from the consultation. It is now recommended to alter the zoning map as outlined in Part A.

6. Noted. Policies for this are set out in Section 3.5.6.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1-4 No change recommended 5. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 6. No change recommended.

Name/Group:

Kathleen Kennedy, Tara House, Creamery Hill, Upper Kilmacow

Submission DK21:

Response:

Submission states that she wasn’t aware of public consultation process to date and makes a number of points: 1. There should be no major development between

the two villages. 2. Chapel Gate is the only housing estate built

recently and these houses were badly needed. 3. There is a need for further development in

Kilmacow 4. Well designed small estates would reduce the

need for one-off housing and ribbon development. Two storey houses make for better family homes than one and a half storeys.

5. Phasing should not leapfrog but should expand outwards from the core. Land zoned for phase 1 in Narabane should not be given priority over lands in the core.

6. Text is in contradiction to the map and therefore text should take precedence. Text states that development needs to be consolidated whereas map zones areas to the north of the village in Narabane and Dangan.

7. Riverside walk and children’s playground is great idea

An intensive public consultation process was engaged in with three pre-draft consultation meetings and two meetings held during the display period. 1. Noted. A large area between the villages is zoned Rural

Conservation Area accordingly. 2. Noted. 3. This LAP provides for the management of future growth in

Kilmacow. 4. As outlined in Part A it is now recommended to reduce

the maximum density on all of the Phase 1 residential lands. This will lead to the development of lower-density estates. Guidance on the design of houses is also set out in the plan but it is considered too prescriptive to specify the height.

5. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been outlined previously in Part A. It is now recommended to alter the zoning map.

6. Although Draft Plan states generally that development needs to be consolidated, a number of considerations were included for the phasing of land in Narabane. There is no error here and therefore neither one takes precedence. The zoning and phasing map has been altered as set out in Part A.

7. Noted.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1-3 No change recommended. 4-5. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 6-7 No change recommended. Name/Group:

Lorraine Kennedy, Tara House, Creamery Hill, Upper Kilmacow

Submission DK22:

Response:



Submission states that she wasn’t aware of public consultation process to date and that process was not clear. Submission makes a number of points: 1. Villages should be kept separate. 2. Provision should be made for young people to

be able to reside in Kilmacow 3. Areas on the outskirts have been included in

Phase 1. Phasing should not leapfrog but should expand outwards from the core.

4. Improvements are needed such as footpaths, development at the sports complex, playground. Staying small will limit the provision of services.

5. Proposed protected structures might impose financial hardship and could lead to dereliction.

An intensive public consultation process was engaged in with three pre-draft consultation meetings and two meetings held during the display period. 1. Noted. A large area between the villages is zoned Rural

Conservation Area accordingly. 2. This LAP provides for the management of future growth in

Kilmacow. 3. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been

outlined previously in Part A. It is now recommended to alter the zoning map.

4. Noted. The issue of footpaths has been addressed in Part A.

5. It is a policy of the County Development Plan to add the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage identified structures to the RPS. Protected Structures are eligible to apply for Conservation grants.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1-2 No change recommended. 3. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 4. Change text in relation to footpaths as set out in Part A. 5 No change recommended. Name/Group:

Doireann Lawlor, Knockhouse

Submission DK23:

Response:

Submission makes the following points: 1. Would like to see further development of the

sports complex and hall 2. Villages should be kept separate. 3. Enough land is zoned at present. 4. Zoning map is out of kilter with written

statement. Village should expand outwards, yet land is zoned Phase 1 on outskirts and land near the core is in phase 2. Land beside the core should be Phase 1.

5. If too many stipulations are attached to house design, this could lead to a lack of interesting houses.

1. Noted. 2. A large area between the villages is zoned Rural

Conservation Area accordingly. 3. Noted. 4. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been

outlined previously in Part A. It is now recommended to alter the zoning map as outlined in Part A.

5. Policies are set out in Section 3.4.4. Although there are some restrictions on the design, there are very few prescriptive policies, which should allow for flexibility whilst at the same time not detracting from the existing character.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1-3 No change recommended. 4. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 5 No change recommended. Name/Group:

Stop Bungalow Chaos Campaign, 11 Summer Street North, Dublin 1

Submission DK24:

Response:

1. Submission welcomes the preparation of the

plan but states that it will be unachievable due to the policies of the County Development Plan which allows for proliferation of one-off housing

2. Planning authority should use its powers to compulsorily acquire land to cater for local

1. This submission relates largely to policies and objectives

in the County Development Plan which do not form part of the LAP, and therefore cannot be addressed here.

2. Local housing need is catered for through zoning of land in the various LAPs and through County Development Plan Rural Housing policy.



housing needs at serviced locations. 3. A green-belt policy should be implemented in

the vicinity of Kilmacow to prohibit sprawl. 4. SEA process includes mandatory legal

requirement to examine reasonable alternatives. 5. Kilmacow should be designated as a Transition

Town.

3. Land outside the development boundary of this LAP is subject to the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan. A large rural conservation area has been designated which provides for the protection of the rural character and setting of the village.

4. SEA screening was carried out which determined that an SEA was not required.

5. The Transition Town movement is an integrated and inclusive approach for a community to reduce their carbon footprint by lowering energy requirements and move towards a more self-reliant community. This concept goes beyond the remit of a land use plan. There are however policies and objectives in the Local Area Plan and County Development Plan aimed at reducing our dependency on oil and reducing energy consumption generally. The Council would support and facilitate any initiative locally towards reducing the community’s energy consumption.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1-5 No change recommended. Name/Group:

Jeff O’Hanrahan, c/o Peter Thomson

Submission DK25:

Response:

The submission relates to a 24.5 acre site in Narrabaun South. The submission seeks the zoning of the site for a mix of uses including residential, neighbourhood centre and open space. Residential zoning is sought for two phases of low-density residential use, 6 acres in Phase 1 and 4 acres in Phase 2.

This site is located west of the Foxes’ Den pub. An area of the site is zoned for Rural Conservation Area and a very small portion of the landholding without any road frontage/services was zoned for General Development from the 2002 Plan. There is sufficient land zoned for development in the Draft Plan. As outlined in Part A, it is recommended that the density on all Phase 1 residential land should be reduced to offer an attractive alternative to one-off rural housing, and therefore there is no need for additional low-density land.

Manager’s Recommendation: Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. This will result in a small portion of these lands being excluded from the General Development zoning which has no road frontage and very limited development potential in the context of the policies and objectives of the Draft LAP.

Name/Group:

David and Jean Lacey, Lower Street, Kilmacow

Submission DK26:

Response:

Submission objects to the plan on the following grounds: 1. Roads are incapable of dealing with increased

traffic 2. Development would be unsafe as there is no

adequate footpaths or lighting between the villages

3. Schools are incapable of dealing with more students

4. Water supply cannot take additional development

1. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed

both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads serving the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential



5. Kilmacow would grow to town which is undesirable

development under this Plan. The Draft Plan recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified.

2. Text in relation to footpaths and lighting will be changed as set out in the Introduction.

3. See DK8, point 3 4. Water supply issues are currently being addressed via

the upgrade of the Mooncoin Regional Water Supply Scheme.

5. The zoning and phasing map and various policies are included to ensure that development takes place in a controlled, sustainable manner and that Kilmacow retain its position within the county settlement hierarchy.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. No change recommended. 2. Change text in relation to footpaths as set out in the Introduction. 3 Change and update Section 3.5.2 and VGH13 and include reference to St. Patrick’s NS 4 No change recommended 5. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. Name/Group:

Breda Kennedy, Lower Greenville, Kilmacow

Submission DK27:

Response:

Submission makes the following points: 1. Concerned about the number of houses

proposed which would overwhelm the existing village. Houses should not be crushed in together.

2. Upper Kilmacow is frequently congested with traffic – extra houses would exacerbate this.

3. No footpaths and no drop off area for the boys school.

4. No realistic plan for flooding is included. The marshes at Newrath are being filled and this will cause problems.

1. As outlined in Part A, it is now recommended to reduce

the maximum density to 5 to the acre on all Phase 1 land. This has the potential to yield 173 units over the 6 year period at low densities.

2. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads serving the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan. The Draft recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified. (See DK2, submission from the Dept. of Environment.)

3. Text in relation to footpaths and lighting will be changed as set out in the Introduction. St. Senan’s are currently investigating plans for an improved drop-off area at the school and this will be supported by a policy in the plan



as follows: To support and facilitate the school in the development of a set-down/circulation area.

4. The OPW flood hazard mapping was included in the LAP and considered. Section 3.6.2 of the Draft deals with flooding. Policies and objectives have been included in the Draft LAP in accordance with the Dept. of Environment Guidelines. The loss of reedbeds was considered as part of the EIS for the N25 Waterford bypass (RPS, 2001) which recognised that these reedbeds would be disturbed in the Newrath area. Following completion of construction, the reedbed habitat will be restored and new areas of reedbed will be created to the south of the Newrath Link and along the western bank of the River Blackwater. This will mitigate any effects of the removal of reedbeds due to the road construction.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 2. No change recommended 3. Change text in relation to footpaths as set out in the Introduction. Insert objective in Section 3.5.6 in relation to improvement at St. Senan’s boys school. 4. No change recommended

Name/Group:

Tadgh Langan, Knockhouse c/o Brian Meehan and Associates

Submission DK28:

Response:

The submission seeks that 1.87 ha of land at Dangan be included in Phase 1 for a number of reasons: 1. Location in village core - land is closer to the

village centre than other land zoned Phase 1, 2. The planning activity on the site – 06/1317

(refused), 3. infrastructure works implemented in terms of

surface water pipe network, 4. Implication of phasing for value of the lands

1-3. The considerations for the phasing of the land have been outlined previously in Part A. Having reviewed the development strategy as outlined in Part A, it is now proposed to include this land in Phase 1. 4. Value of lands is not a planning consideration.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1-3 Change zoning of land from Phase 2 to Phase 1 residential and associated densities, as outlined in Part A. 4. No change recommended. Name/Group:

Kathleen Laffan, Mill House, Greenville, Kilmacow

Submission DK29:

Response:

The submission makes the following points: 1. Concerns about density – the proposed number

of houses would overwhelm the area and result in over-development

2. Road infrastructure is inadequate, with no footpaths and no main road

3. There is no realistic plan for flooding

1. As outlined in Part A, it is now recommended to reduce

the maximum density to 12.3 per hectare on all Phase 1 land, or 5 to the acre. This has the potential to yield 173 units over the 6 year period at low densities.

2. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development



4. Upper Kilmacow is frequently congested with school traffic – extra houses would exacerbate this.

5. No footpaths between the two villages and no footpath extending to the boys school.

boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads into the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan. The Draft recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified. (See DK2, submission from the Dept. of Environment.)

3. The OPW flood hazard mapping was included in the LAP and considered. Section 3.6.2 of the Draft deals with flooding. Policies and objectives have been included in the Draft LAP in accordance with the Dept. of Environment Guidelines.

4. See point 2 above. 5. Text in relation to footpaths and lighting will be changed

as set out in the Introduction.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 2-4. No change recommended 5 Change text in relation to footpaths as set out in the Introduction.

Name/Group:

Maria Roche, Creamery House, Kilmacow

Submission DK30:

Response:

The submission makes the following points: 1. Granting planning permission for houses 5-6

years ago resulted in huge increase in traffic, which has led to safety concerns

2. A lot of houses in the village are empty and there is no necessity to build new ones.

3. More houses will lead to more traffic and more dangerous streets

4. Houses suited only to city centres should not be built in Kilmacow – houses were built in Fiddown like that and it is now ruined.

1. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed

both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads into the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan. The Draft recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified. (See DK2, submission from the Dept. of Environment.)

2. It is Council policy to support and enhance villages such as Kilmacow in their role as local service centres, thereby helping to sustain local commercial and community



services such as Post offices, shops, community halls etc. into the future. Limited expansion of the village is allowed for and is controlled by maximum densities and design guidance.

3. The Draft recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified. Traffic issues generated by new development will be dealt with at application stage.

4. Design principles for new housing are set out in Section 3.4.4 of the Draft Plan. As outlined in Part A, it is recommended to reduce the maximum density permitted.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1-3. No change recommended 4. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map.

Name/Group:

John Buggy, Dangan, Kilmacow

Submission DK31:

Response:

The submission makes the following points: 1. An excessive amount of land is zoned in Phase

1. Some areas zoned for Phase 1 development are located further from the village centre than those zoned for Phase 2 – this is not sustainable. A large amount of residential land should be zoned for agriculture and phasing should be reconsidered.

2. Footpaths between houses and the school are essential and long overdue. Footpath from north Dangan to the village should not follow the line of the existing road.

3. St. Joseph’s Girls school is at capacity. Capacity stated in the plan is incorrect.

4. Correction to plan is that daily bus service (cited on page 85) has been discontinued.

5. Infrastructure in general is lacking and unsafe – the roads are narrow country roads with narrow bridges. Any plans for development should be premature pending the completion of the sewerage upgrade.


outlined in Part A. Having reviewed the development strategy, it is now proposed to alter the phasing and zoning map, with a resulting reduction in the potential capacity.

2. Text in relation to footpaths will be changed as set out in the Introduction.

3. See DK8, point 3. 4. This will be changed. 5. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed

both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads into the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan. The Draft recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified. In relation to the sewerage scheme, the Part VIII was approved at the July Council meeting and it is expected to commence later this year. Text will be altered in the Draft Plan with VCD39 being deleted and IS5 being reworded as follows:

“Any substantial additional development in Kilmacow is



viewed premature pending the upgrading of the waste water treatment plant.”

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change Development Strategy and Phasing and Zoning map in accordance with Part A 2. Change text in relation to footpaths and lighting as set out in the Introduction. 3. Change 3.5.2 and VGH13 as outlined in DK8. 4. Change text on p. 85 as follows: Bus & Rail Services Today Kilmacow, like most small villages, has no rail service however the local community is served by a daily bus service that transfers people between Kilmacow and Waterford City, where major employment, services and amenities including large convenience shopping are available. Bus Éireann operate a service once a day. Kilmacow benefits from a Ring a Link public transport service. Ring a link is supported by the Rural Transport Initiative of the National Development Plan. It offers innovative flexible transport services using a 'demand respond transport' (DRT) system. DRT is based on the concept that instead of running a fixed route system, the transport operator will offer flexible routes and services suitable to the area and the prospective customers. Funded by central Government and administered locally, what was originally a pilot project has been put on a permanent footing since 2006 and serves Kilmacow. The Fiddown to Waterford Service via Kilmacow is provided on a six-day basis. On Monday to Friday the Ring a Link bus leaves Fiddown at 7.45am and travels along a route through Cloncunny, Clogga, Ballinaboly and Kilmacow and is scheduled to arrive in Waterford at 8.45am. There is a return service for this route that leaves Waterford at 4.15pm and at 5.45pm. On Saturday there are two services – one leaves Fiddown at 9.10am and the other is an afternoon service, leaves at 2pm. The return services from Waterford for these are at 12.45pm and 5.45pm respectively. There are two additional services for Kilmacow. These are provided on Wednesdays and Fridays. The departure time from Kilmacow is 10.30am and the return time is 2.45pm. 5. Delete VCD39 and include text in IS5 as follows: “Any substantial additional development in Kilmacow is viewed premature pending the upgrading of the waste water treatment plant.” Name/Group:

John Laffan, Lower Greenville, Kilmacow

Submission DK32:

Response:

Submission makes the following points:

1. Concerned about the density and the number of houses proposed which would overwhelm the existing village. Houses should not be crushed in together.

2. Roads and access points are inadequate for traffic – extra houses would exacerbate this.

3. Lack of footpaths and street lighting, should also be investment in cycle lane to serve the parish hall and sports complex. This should not be up to developers to supply.

4. Village does not have the services to provide for the growth potential of the plan.

5. Flooding is a problem and a solution is required.

1. As outlined in Part A, it is now recommended to

reduce the maximum density to 12.3 per hectare on all Phase 1 land, or 5 to the acre. This has the potential to yield 173 units over the 6 year period at low densities.

2. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads into the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan.

3. Text in relation to footpaths and lighting will be



changed as set out in the Introduction. Cycle ways are addressed in IS2. It is proposed to replace the text of IS2 as follows: Pedestrian and Cycle links: To seek the provision of landscaped pedestrian and bicycle links between and within residential areas and the villages’ centres.

4. The Draft recognised that under the 2002 plan the level of zoning would not conform to the settlement strategy for the county or regional and national settlement policies. In order that the new LAP conform to national, regional and County policies the Draft Plan and proposed variations have sought to introduce phasing and reduce densities along with linkages to infrastructure that will reduce the impacts identified.

5. The OPW flood hazard mapping was included in the LAP and considered. Section 3.6.2 of the Draft deals with flooding. Policies and objectives have been included in the Draft LAP in accordance with the Dept. of Environment Guidelines. Policies are included in the Plan to ensure attenuation of all surface waters and that no increase in surface water run-off will result from development on any site.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 2. No change recommended 3. Change text in relation to footpaths and lighting as set out in the Introduction. Replace IS2 in relation to cycle links as set out above. 4. No change 5. No change recommended. Name/Group:

Lower Kilmacow Residents Association, c/o Kevin Ryan

Submission DK33:

Response:

Submission makes the following points:

1. Lower Kilmacow is a historic village which should become a preservation or heritage area. Areas should be developed at low-density in keeping with existing.

2. Concerned about the area zoned General Development. Development would be problematic on poor road infrastructure.

3. Plan deals with design stages of development – Kilmacow is already developed.

4. An adequate footpath, cycle path, lighting and signage are required between both villages. Footpath should be reinstated.

5. Road infrastructure is inadequate for large increase in residential units.

6. 3 primary schools are at or near capacity at present. Traffic at schools is dangerous.

7. Flooding has not been adequately addressed.

1. Character of Lower Kilmacow is acknowledged. As

outlined in Part A, It is now recommended to reduce the maximum density on all Phase 1 residential to 12.3 per hectare, or a max of 5 to the acre.

2. The objective of General Development zoning is to encourage mixed uses. Light industrial uses are only open for consideration and would have to conform to other policies in terms of scale and character.

3. While there are built-up areas within the plan boundary there are green field sites which do require guidelines for future development.

4. Text in relation to footpaths and lighting will be changed as set out in the Introduction.

5. The road infrastructure for the area has been assessed both within and outside of the development boundary. The issues identified arising outside of the development boundary were the width and alignment of roads from Dangan to the existing N10 and width and alignment of road from Lower Village to the N25. Within the development boundary improvements to the road infrastructure has been targeted at improvements to footpaths and public lighting. The roads into the villages are local primary routes, which are considered adequate



to serve the present needs and any potential development under this Plan.

6. See DK8, point 3. 7. The OPW flood hazard mapping was included in the LAP

and considered. Section 3.6.2 of the Draft deals with flooding. Policies and objectives have been included in the Draft LAP in accordance with the Dept. of Environment Guidelines. Policies are included in the Plan to ensure attenuation of all surface waters and that no increase in surface water run-off will result from development on any site.

Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change zoning and phasing map and associated maximum densities as outlined in Part A, see attached map. 2-3 No change recommended 4. Change text in relation to footpaths and lighting as set out in the Introduction. 5. No change recommended. 6. Change 3.5.2 and VGH13 as outlined in DK8. 7. No change recommended. Name/Group:

Walsh Bros, c/o Peter Thomson

Submission DK34:

Response:

The submission notes that Walsh Bros recently appealed a decision of the Council to construct dwellings on part of their landholding at Narrabane, Kilmacow (Ref 08/517). The submission requests that the zoning and phasing (phase 1) as proposed in the draft plan be retained in the final LAP to permit a fresh application to be lodged in the coming months.

As outlined in Part A, it is recommended to alter the phasing and zoning map, however no change is recommended to the phasing on this site. It is proposed to reduce the maximum density permitted on all Phase 1 lands to 12.3 units per hectare, which would affect the subject site.

Manager’s Recommendation: Reduce the maximum permitted density in line with Part A. Name/Group:

Vivienne and Neil Foot, Cuirliun, Narabane, Kilmacow

Submission DK35:

Response:

1. Submission is concerned about the zoning of a

field to the front of their house for General Development and feels that privacy and rural aspect would be ruined by unsympathetic developments. They request that their site and a buffer around the boundary be zoned Rural Conservation Area to protect the house.

2. They also seek that the rear half of the field be zoned for Residential rather than General Development.

1. It is considered that the house should not be zoned for

General development, but to reflect its use, should be left outside the development boundary within the agricultural rural area.

2. As outlined in Part A, a number of changes are proposed to the Phasing and zoning map, one of which is the rezoning of this field to Phase 1 Residential. The Conservation Officer has recommended that this house be considered for inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures. It is now recommended that this item be noted as a structure which should be added to the RPS in Section 3.7.2. The inclusion of this structure on the RPS, would mean that any development in its vicinity would have to have regard to the setting of the structure. This would be important in any development of any adjacent land which may affect the setting.



Manager’s Recommendation: 1. Change zoning of house from General development to agricultural. 2. Change zoning of field (3.2 ha) from General Development to Phase 1 residential. Note the house in Section 3.7.2 as a Structure of Regional Significance proposed for addition to the RPS.



PART C: Proposed Variations from Internal Review Text inserts are in italics and all text deletions are in strikethrough. Chapter 2 Planning Policy Context 2.1.1 The National Spatial Strategy Delete from “To achieve its objectives…” in the first paragraph to the end of sentence in 3rd paragraph beginning “These measures build upon local strengths in agriculture…..”. 2.1.3 The Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities Delete entire section 2.1.4 Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas 2008 2009 On 10th February 2008 new Guidelines on sustainable Residential development in urban areas were launched published by the Minister Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in 2009. Delete from 2nd paragraph to rest of section. 2.1.5 Urban Design Manual February 2008 2009 2.2.1 Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014 Delete 3rd and 4th paragraph



Chapter 3 Population, Village Growth and Housing 3.1.1 Overview Delete sentence in 2nd paragraph beginning “Furthermore, the desire….” 3.1.3 Strategic Vision for Kilmacow Delete “and sufficient to accommodate local growth and local needs”. Insert new section 3.1.4 Explanation of Format Under each of the following headings, the existing situation in Kilmacow is examined and any specific policy informants (additional to those listed in 1.12) are listed. A strategy or vision is then put forward. The strategy is a long-term plan of action and is intended as a general framework to provide guidance for actions to be taken. The strategy provides the bridge between the policy and actions under each heading, which are then listed at the end of each section. 3.2.1 Explanation of Format – delete 3.2.1.2 Policy Informants – delete section, replace with: In addition to those policy informants listed in Section 1.12, in particular the following were considered:

Analysis of demography and recent planning applications in Kilmacow.

Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014: in particular Chapter 2 dealing with Demographic and Socio-Economic trends and Chapter 4 dealing with Housing and Community Facilities.

National and regional planning guidelines which are applicable including the

Guidelines on Sustainable Residential Development and accompanying Urban Design Manual etc.

3.2.2.1 Kilkenny County Development Plan and Settlement Strategy Delete 2nd and 3rd paragraphs 3.2.2.2 Growth and Development Trends Population Projections p. 38 “Tables 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5 below” replaced by “Tables 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.2.5 below” Table 3.2.4 High Central Scenario Table 3.2.5 High Low Scenario p.40 Table 3.2.7 overleaf illustrates the findings Table 3.2.7 Delete %single dwellings column % in Residential Schemes – 1996-2001 0% 5% p.41 2nd paragraph delete text beginning “It reflects a greater pressure for more …” to end of paragraph. Recommended Level of Residential Growth over the Lifetime of the Local Area Plan Insert after last line under this heading: The Guidelines state that where pressure for development of single houses in rural areas is high, proposals for lower density developments may be considered as an alternative for urban generated rural housing. 3.2.3 Population, Village Growth and Housing Policies Delete VGH3 Delete VGH4 – see CFA12: National Schools VGH8 – delete – replace with text from VGH16 Delete VGH10: Pedestrian and Bicycle links – move to Infrastructure



VGH11 Master Plans for New Residential Development Schemes To permit housing development on Residentially and General Development zoned lands identified under Phase 1 of the Residential Phasing Sequence for Kilmacow, subject …. The master plan(s) must include provision for: i)Contribution to streetscape on General Development lands. Delete VGH12 To ensure that the necessary infrastructural investment to facilitate the overall level of housing output is in place before development occurs or can be delivered in tandem with the proposed housing. VGH12: Linking Community Facilities and Infrastructure To link the provision of community facilities and infrastructure to increases in residential population through appropriate conditions attached to planning permissions, to ensure the timely provision of facilities. VGH13 Provision of Schools Planning applications for substantial residential development (5 no. residential units or greater) in Kilmacow, must be accompanied by a report identifying the demand for school places likely to be generated by the proposals and the capacity of the existing three schools in the vicinity parish to cater for such demand, taking into account the likely demand for places into the future. Delete VGH14: Footpaths and Cycleways – move to Infrastructure VGH15 regard should be had to the “Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities” guidelines Urban Design Manual of the DoEHLG, 2007 2009 VGH16 – delete – moved to VGH8 3.2.4 Population, village growth and housing key actions Delete this section 3.3. Land Use Development 3.3.1 Explanation of Format – delete 3.3.1.1 Policy Informants – delete first paragraph, replace with: In addition to those policy informants listed in Section 1.12, in particular the following were considered:

The existing character, amenity, landscape and heritage of Kilmacow. The existing land use pattern, development trends and recent pressure for

continued growth, that has occurred in Kilmacow in recent years largely owing to its location close to Waterford City, its accessibility, unique character, setting and quality environment.

The nature, location, design and density of existing and recently constructed developments in the villages.

The policy, objectives, land-use and development control provisions of Kilmacow Development Plan 2002-2008, the current Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014, Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines 2005, Sustainable Residential Development Guidelines 2009, the National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020 and the Regional Planning Guidelines

p. 52 Delete 8 bullet points and replace as follows:

The need to provide a compact and accessible village and to reduce its continuous outward spread, in order to promote the efficient use of land and of energy, to reduce pressure for one-off housing on rural lands, to minimise unnecessary transport demand, encourage walking and cycling and to enhance the existing built environment, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.



The need to encompass the anticipated development envelope required for Kilmacow and its wider hinterland area not only for the 6 year plan period but also for the medium and longer term growth of the village.

The need to offer locational choice and housing mix. The existing built environment and road structure. The desire to maintain and enhance the unique character of Kilmacow and its two village

concept. Proximity to existing and potential community and commercial facilities. Existing permitted / committed development.

3.3.3 Land Use Strategy For the period 2008-2014 2009-2015 3.3.5 Land Use Zoning Objectives Mixed Use Developments in General Development zones In order to promote mixed-use developments within the areas zoned for ‘General Development’ the following mechanism will be applied in appropriate locations:- (a) No less than two separate planning uses will normally be allowed (i.e. retail/residential or retail/offices etc.); (a) Residential use will be limited to 80% of the site area during the lifetime of this plan. (The intention is to review the use of the remaining 20% of the area at the end of the plan period (if undeveloped)). (b) Where two separate planning uses are proposed, no one singular use will prevail in terms of >80% of the total gross floorspace site area; (c) Where more than two separate uses are proposed, no one singular use will prevail in terms of >50% of the total gross floorspace. Without such a mechanism it is recognised that one predominant use may prevail on such designated lands. Mixed use developments in village centres are appropriate in attaining sustainable development objectives, creating opportunities to live, work, shop etc. within urban environments and reduce the propensity to travel by the private car. In exceptional circumstances the planning authority may consider one singular use on these sites however this would have to be discussed with Kilkenny County Council at pre-planning consultation stage. Rural Conservation Area Open for Consideration Add: small scale light industries in new buildings which do not detract from the character of the area. 3.3.6 Land Use Development Policies LUD2 Adequate land – delete LUD7 Fast Food Takeaways – delete 3.4 Village Character and Design 3.4.1 Explanation of Format – delete 3.4.1.1 Policy Informants – delete section, replace with: In addition to those policy informants listed in Section 1.12, in particular the following were considered:

Analysis of the existing village character and main built heritage features in Kilmacow.



Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014 in particular Chapter 8 dealing with the natural, built, archaeological and landscape heritage of the County and Chapter 10 detailing requirements for new development.

Best practice approaches to urban and rural design, including the concept of ‘rural clusters’ and general principles of good urban design including legibility, permeability, responsiveness, human scale, enclosure, site responsiveness etc.

Guidelines on Sustainable Residential Development and accompanying Urban Design Manual, the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines and the Landscape and Landscape Assessment Guidelines both by the DoEHLG etc.

The need to accommodate additional growth in accordance with the County Settlement Strategy balanced against the need to consider the optimum location and design of development.

3.4.2 The Lower Village p. 62 While an element of dereliction still remains such as the large Mill House (Garda station) at the bridge, In terms of commercial activity, the lower village now contains a Public House – Dempseys Den (known as Cooke’s), a Health Board Dispensary Centre p.62 The heart of the Upper Village, …. and has increased traffic levels on the narrow winding roads. The Intervening Area Also in this area are a number of old stone mills including Greenville Mill (including mill owner’s house, now in use as Mill House Restaurant) Kilmacow Local Area Development Plan 2002 3.4.4 Village Character and Design Policies Combine VCD3: Maintain the Intervening Area between the villages with VCD10 – Development in the Intervening Green Area Delete VCD4 Availability of Services, infrastructure and Amenities – replaced by new VGH12 VCD6 – Expansion and consolidation of the villages To ensure that an adequate amount of land is included in the development boundary of the villages to cater for their expansion over the period of the plan and to Combine VCD7 with VCD18 Combine VCD8 with VCD20 Delete VCD9 Adequate Car Parking Spaces Delete VCD10 (moved to VCD3) Delete VCD13: The Provision of Essential Facilities and Infrastructure – move to Infrastructure Delete VCD22: Availability of Services – replaced with new VGH12 VCD24 Government’s Urban Design Manual 2008 2009 VCD25 Plot ratio A maximum plot ratio of 1.0 is set for the county. This will apply to brownfield lands located within or adjoining to the village centres. Outside of these areas and on greenfield sites, a maximum plot ratio of 0.25-0.35 will apply in keeping with the recommendations of the Residential Density Guidelines for Planning Authorities 1999 (DoEHLG).



The Planning Authority will permit higher plot ratios only in cases where exceptional design standards of design are achieved on brownfield sites within or adjoining the core village areas. Delete VCD26 – has been included in VGH18 – Density Delete VCD28 Building Lines Delete VCD32 Shopfronts and Signage Delete VCD33 Advertising and Signposting Delete VCD34 – automatic teller machines – in CDP Delete VCD35 Fast Food Takeaways – in CDP Delete VCD36 Childcare Facilities – in CDP Delete VCD38 – Agricultural Developments – in CDP Delete VCD39 – Waste Water Treatment - move to Infrastructure Delete VCD40 – Tree and Hedgerow Preservation - move to Environment 3.4.5 Village Character and Design key action Delete Key action VCD1: Protected Structures – included in Environment and Heritage EH1 & 2 3.5 Community Facilities and Amenities 3.5.1 Explanation of Format – delete 3.5.1.1 Policy Informants – delete section, replace with: In addition to those policy informants listed in Section 1.12, in particular the following were considered:

Analysis of existing community facilities and amenities in Kilmacow and the demand for additional facilities.

Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014 in particular Chapter 4 dealing with Housing & Community Facilities.

National and regional planning guidelines which are applicable including the Childcare Facilities Guidelines 2001 published by the DoEHLG and The Provision of Schools and the Planning System - A Code of Practice published by the Department of Education & Science, 2008.

3.5.2 Existing Situation Educational facilities – delete section and replace as follows: There are two schools located within the Kilmacow plan area; St. Senan’s National Boys School in Dangan and St. Joseph’s Girls School adjacent to Rosedale. St. Patrick’s National School in Strangsmills also caters for students from Kilmacow. St. Senan’s National Boys School St. Senan’s Boys School was officially opened in its current location in 1983. In 2009 it had four classrooms (plus a general practice room), 4 teachers and 110 pupils enrolled. The physical capacity of the school is approximately 115. St. Senan’s also has a sports court for tennis/basketball, a football pitch and outdoor space. St. Joseph’s National Girls School St. Joseph's National Girls School was officially opened in 1972 and today caters for 89 pupils. It has a small playground, a car park supplying approximately 40 no. car parking spaces and a camogie pitch. The school comprises 4 classrooms, one computer lab and a prefabricated classroom which is used as a learning support area. The physical capacity therefore is approximately 140, however this would involve the conversion of the computer lab to a classroom. St. Patrick’s National School, Strangsmills St. Patrick’s, located in Strangsmills, also serves the village of Kilmacow. It had 138 pupils (2009/2010) and is currently at capacity.



p. 81 Community Hall It has been in use as a Parish Hall… and so has a long established relationship with the local community of Kilmacow. p.82 Delete Childcare Facilities section p.83 The Farm Sports complex There is also a rear entrance from Lower Street (Gouche’s Road Gooch’s Lane) Casual walkers also use the Sports Complex along routes inside it and via The Lawn for p.84 Healthcare A doctor’s surgery and waiting room is located in the Upper Village while the Lower Village contains a Health Board Dispensary. Recreational Activities The Pond – a natural swimming and leisure facility located just east of the Upper Village which used to be is a popular swim and picnic and volley ball area. A walk to the pond area was developed recently, however a flood subsequently damaged the route and the area is now largely overgrown. The development of a walk to the pond has been ongoing since September 2007. Delete Figure 3.5.1 Recreational Needs study map 3.5.4 Community Needs Provision of land to enable the schools to expand…. The lack of outdoor playing areas particularly at the girls school and inadequate car-parking and drop-off facilities at the boys school 3.5.5 Community Facilities and Amenities Options Primary Schools Expansion The Planning Guidelines for Primary Schools issued in 2000 by the Department of Education and Science The Department of Education & Science have published guidelines entitled ‘Identification and Suitability Assessment of Sites for Primary Schools’ (TGD-025, September 2007) which recommend a range of site areas to accommodate various school sizes. The Guidelines recommend the following site areas to accommodate various school sizes. Replace Table 3.5.1 with the following: School Site Area Analysis

Size of School

4 to 8 Classroom

8 to 16 Classroom

16 to 24 Classroom

24 to 32 Classroom

Area in hectares for 2 storey building 0.71 1.04 1.5 2.025

Area in hectares for single storey building 0.77 1.14 1.6 2.2

Source: Identification and Suitability Assessment of Sites for Primary Schools’ (TGD-025, September 2007 p. 89 Delete paragraph beginning… “Each of the two sites…. “ and delete sections; Site 1- St. Joseph’s GNS and p.90 delete Site 2 to Sports Facilities heading. Replace with: The area of land zoned around St. Joseph’s is 1.7 hectares. The area of land zoned around St. Senan’s is 3 hectares. Therefore both sites have the capacity to accommodate a 16-24 classroom school, in either singe or 2 storey. Amend Figure 3.5.3 to correctly identify the Walking routes along the river. p.95 Pedestrian and Cycle Routes Delete section - move to 3.6



3.5.6 Community Facilities and Amenities Policies CFA6 Linking community facilities to the Residential population – reword and move to VGH12 Delete CFA9 Conserve and enhance the River Blackwater – move to EH38 3.5.7 Key Action CFA4 Add as follows: Action: To carry out an estimate of the cost to provide a children’s playground and to utilise the provisions of Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to provide same. 3.6 Infrastructure and Services 3.6.1 Explanation of Format – delete 3.6.1.1 Policy Informants – delete section, replace with: In addition to those policy informants listed in Section 1.12, in particular the following were considered:

Best practice including innovative approaches to sustainable drainage systems etc.

Resources available to Kilkenny County Council to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and services.

Waste Water (Foul Sewerage) Work on the new sewerage scheme commenced in 2008 with completion expected in early 2010. The scheme will cater for a population equivalent of 2,500 with ability to be extended to a design capacity of 5,000 population equivalent. p.108 Regionally Important Aquifer – delete paragraph Delete last two paragraphs - Energy Conservation & Power and Telecommunications 3.6.4 Infrastructure & Services Policies Delete IS1: Infrastructure and Services – moved to VGH12 Insert new IS1: Waste Water Treatment The Council is aware of its obligations to sustainable development with respect to the treatment and disposal of waste water. The Council will insist that all new developments are connected to the new public sewerage system in Kilmacow once it is fully installed and operational. Where connection to the public sewer is not possible dwellings must provide their own private means of effluent disposal and treatment. Kilkenny County Council requires that sites will be assessed in accordance with the EPA manual entitled Wastewater Treatment Manuals: Treatment Systems for Single Houses (2000). The person carrying out the assessment will be suitably qualified. New Policy IS Dangan-Narrabaun link To investigate the possibility of a road and/or pedestrian link between Dangan and Narrabaun on the lands located between these two roads from a point close to St. Senan’s National School to a suitable location at Narrabaun. New Policy IS Gooch’s Lane To ensure the resurfacing of Gooch’s Lane following works to be undertaken as part of the Mooncoin Regional Water Supply Scheme Phase 1B (likely commencement of water project work date in 2011). IS5: Adequate Infrastructure and Services All new development shall be carefully thought out and planned to facilitate the provision of much-needed footpaths, cycle routes and public lighting that link the village centres and connect them to the adjoining residential areas. All new development must incorporate these facilities, where appropriate.



Delete IS7: Surface Water Run-off – incorporate in IS12 IS12 Sustainable Drainage Systems Hard surface areas (car parks etc) should be constructed in permeable or semi-permeable materials. 3.6.5 Infrastructure and Services Key Actions Key Action IS1: Road improvements It is a key action of the Council to: Promote road safety for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists through the provision of traffic calming measures within and between the villages of Kilmacow-Upper and Lower. Produce a traffic management plan for the village 3.7 Environment and Heritage 3.7.1 Explanation of Format – delete 3.7.1.1 Policy Informants – delete section, replace with: In addition to those policy informants listed in Section 1.12, in particular the following were considered:

The main natural and built heritage features in Kilmacow. Legislative requirements and Policy Guidelines including EU Directives, such as the

Habitats Directive, Groundwater Directive and Water Framework Directive, and relevant Irish legislation and policy.

Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014 in particular Chapter 8 dealing with the natural, built, archaeological and landscape heritage of the County.

Resources that is available to Kilkenny County Council to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and services.

Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines 2004 and the Landscape and Landscape Assessment Guidelines both by the DoEHLG.

The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. 3.7.2 Built Heritage Architectural Heritage Delete 2nd paragraph beginning “Part 4 of the Planning …..” In addition to this, the DoEHLG has issued guidelines for planning authorities in respect of Part 4 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 entitled p.119 Record of Protected Structures in Kilmacow Delete entire section to page 134, replace with following tables: Record of Protected Structures in Kilmacow

Description Detailed Description

Location NIAH Ref

RPS Ref

Map Ref

Dangan Bridge Six-arch rubble limestone road bridge over river, c.1825.

Dangan 12404305 D67

5

Grain Mill (Dullard’s)

Detached four-bay three-storey flour mill, c.1825, on an L-shaped plan with single-bay three-storey gabled projecting end bay to right having three-bay single-storey mono-pitched infill range to corner.

Dangan

12404304 D131

1

Grain Mill (Brown’s) and Aqueduct

Detached six-bay five-storey flour mill, c.1775, with single-bay five-storey gabled higher end bay with attic to left, and single-bay five-storey gabled advanced lower end bay to right.

Greenville 12329022 Aqueduct 12329029 Mill

D130

2



Multiple-span cast-iron aqueduct, dated 1885.

Gooch’s Flour Mill

Flour mill complex, dated 1802. In use as Corn mill complex, 1903, including: (i) Attached six-bay two-storey mill owner's house. (ii) Attached three-bay four-storey flour mill with attic perpendicular to north with two-bay three-storey recessed flanking block. (iii) Detached three-bay single-storey outbuilding with attic to south with square-headed carriageway to left.

Greenville

12329011 D66

4

Kilmacow Bridge

Eight-arch rubble stone road bridge over river, c.1775, incorporating fabric of earlier bridge, c.1600.

Lower Kilmacow 12329008 D65

3

St. Senan’s Catholic Church

a) Detached seven-bay double-height Catholic Church, built 1803, comprising six-bay double-height nave with single-bay double-height lower chancel to north, and single-bay two-stage entrance tower to south on a square plan. Graveyard to site with various cut-stone markers, post-1803-present. b) Gateway, c.1875, comprising pair of limestone ashlar broach piers having stepped buttresses, polygonal stages over with pointed-arch colonnade on engaged colonettes. c) Detached three-bay two-storey outbuilding, c.1825, with elliptical-headed carriageway to left ground floor. Refenestrated, c.1950, with some openings remodelled. d) Detached three-bay single-storey building, c.1825, possibly originally school with single-bay single-storey gabled projecting lower porch to centre.

Upper Kilmacow

a) 12329004 Church b)12329017 Gates/railings c) 12329023 Outbuilding d) 12329024 Outbuilding

C191

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House Three bay, two storey house West side, Upper Village

N/A C192 7

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Description Detailed Description

Location NIAH Ref

23 Kilmacow National School

Detached six-bay single-storey national school, c.1900, with two-bay single-storey gabled projecting central bay having single-bay single-storey lean-to lower flanking entrance bays. Now used as community centre.

Dangan, Upper Kilmacow 12329025

24 Gates/railings/walls at Community Hall

Section of iron railings, c.1900, on plinth.

Dangan, Upper Kilmacow

12329026

8 Kilmacow Creamery

Detached seven-bay double-height creamery, c.1900, with single-bay double-height gabled central entrance bay originally having square-

Dangan Upper Kilmacow

12329001



headed carriageway, and two-bay double-height side elevations.

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House End-of-terrace single-bay single-storey house with half-dormer attic, c.1800.


12329027

10 Southern Rifle and Optics, formerly Harney’s shop

End-of-terrace three-bay single-storey mono-pitched commercial building, c.1950.


12329003

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Flour mill, known as Cronin’s mill

Remains of flour mill complex, c.1750. Subsequently in use as creamery, 1903, including: (i: north range) Detached three-bay two-storey outbuilding with series of three square-headed carriageways to ground floor, and two-bay single-storey rear (north) elevation. (ii: south range) Detached three-bay single-storey outbuilding with single-bay single-storey end bay to right having four-bay single-storey lean-to entrance bay along front (north) elevation. (iii) Two-arch rubble stone footbridge over river. Random rubble stone walls with squared rubble stone squat pier. Pair of camber arches with red brick voussoirs. (iv) Gateway to west comprising pair of squared limestone piers with red brick quoins, cut-stone capping, wrought iron double gates, and wrought iron flanking pedestrian gate in shallow camber-headed opening having red brick voussoirs.


12329005

14a Kilcronagh House

Detached seven-bay two-storey over basement double-pile house, c.1750, with six-bay two-storey side elevation to east forming single-bay two-storey return to north.

Greenville

12329009

14b

Farmyard Complex

Farmyard complex, c.1750, about a courtyard including: (i) Attached six-bay two-storey outbuilding. (ii) Detached twenty-bay two-storey outbuilding on a U-shaped plan about a courtyard comprising eight-bay two-storey central range having pair of elliptical-headed carriageways, four-bay two-storey perpendicular range to left having elliptical-headed carriageway, and eight-bay two-storey perpendicular range to right having elliptical-headed carriageway.

Greenville

12329018

15a

Gate Lodge

Detached four-bay single-storey gate lodge, c.1825, with three-bay single-storey open veranda to front (south) elevation continuing around side (west) elevation as three-bay single-storey veranda.

Greenville

12329010

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Gateway Gateway, c.1825, comprising pair of limestone ashlar piers with moulded capping, and wrought iron double gates having cast-iron finials.

Greenville

12329019

16

Ida House

Detached three-bay two-storey part-double-pile Board of First Fruits glebe house, built 1818, with two-bay two-storey side (south) elevation (forming single-bay two-storey shallow return to west).

Greenville

12329012

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Greenville House

Detached seven-bay two-storey house, c.1875, possibly over basement incorporating fabric of earlier house, pre-1840, with single-bay two-storey breakfront having single-bay single-storey flat-roofed projecting porch to ground floor, single-bay two-storey side elevations having canted bay windows to ground floor, three-bay two-storey

Greenville

12329014



return to north-east, and four-bay two-storey lower return to south-east. Detached seven-bay two-storey house, c.1875, possibly over basement incorporating fabric of earlier house, pre-1840, with single-bay two-storey breakfront having single-bay single-storey flat-roofed projecting porch to ground floor, single-bay two-storey side elevations having canted bay windows to ground floor, three-bay two-storey return to north-east, and four-bay two-storey lower return to south-east.

20 Gates/railings/walls to Kilcronagh House

Gateway, c.1825, comprising pair of limestone ashlar piers with moulded capping, and wrought iron double gates having cast-iron finials.

Greenville

12329019

21a Gate lodge to Greenville House

Detached two-bay single-storey double-gable-fronted Gothic-style gate lodge with dormer attic, c.1900, with single-bay single-storey recessed end bay to right.

Greenville

12329020

21b

Gates/railings/wall to Greenville House

Gateway, c.1900, comprising pair of cast-iron panelled octagonal piers having moulded capping extending into ball finials, iron double gates having foliate finials, flanking pedestrian gates, cast-iron panelled octagonal outer piers having moulded capping extending into ball finials, painted rendered walls having moulded coping, and painted rendered panelled terminating piers having moulded capping extending into ball finials.

Greenville

12329021

12

House

End-of-terrace four-bay single-storey house with dormer attic, c.1800, possibly originally thatched with single-bay single-storey lean-to end bay (outbuilding) to left.

Kilmacow Lower

12329006

13

House End-of-terrace three-bay two-storey house, c.1900, possibly incorporating fabric of earlier house, c.1800.

Kilmacow Lower 12329007

17

Corn Mill known as Kelly’s mill

Corn mill complex, c.1825, comprising: (i) Detached seven-bay two-storey corn mill on an L-shaped plan with round-headed carriageway to left ground floor, and two-bay single-storey projecting bay to right. (ii) Single-arch rubble stone footbridge over mill race. (iii) Detached three-bay two-storey over basement mill owner's house. Part refenestrated, c.1925. Subsequently in use as Garda Síochána station.

Kilmacow Lower

12329013

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Post-box Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, between 1881-1901, with raised "VR" royal cipher. Set in painted roughcast wall with rendered surround.

Kilmacow Lower 12329028

9

House

Detached three-bay two-storey house, c.1900, on an L-shaped plan with single-bay two-storey return to west. Pitched slate roofs on an L-shaped plan with clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks, and cast-iron rainwater goods on rendered eaves.

Narrabaun South, Upper Kilmacow

12329002

Mill Manager’s House (now Mill House Restaurant)

Detached three-bay two-storey mill owner's house, c.1775, on a symmetrical plan with single-bay two-storey pedimented breakfront, single-bay single-storey flanking end bays, and pair of two-bay two-storey returns to north.

Greenville

12329016

p. 134 New heading Structure of Regional Interest House in Narrabaun South 3 bay 2 storey classical farmhouse located down lane, pre-1900.



p.136 delete paragraph at top of page p.137 Two Three of the mills are already on the Record of Protected Structures – these are Dullard’s Grain Mill at Dangan, Gooch’s Mill and Brown’s Mill at Greenville. Furthermore, three two of the mills are proposed for protection: Kelly’s Mill and Gouche’s Mill at Lower Kilmacow and Cronin’s at Upper Kilmacow. The aim is to have the latter three two mills added…. The designation includes some protected structures and proposed protected NIAH structures 3.7.2.3 Built Heritage Policies Delete EH1 Record of Protected Structures Delete EH2 Proposed Protected Structures – reword as Action as follows: “To respond to the Ministerial recommendation to include in the Record of Protected Structures, structures which have been identified as being of Regional, National or International significance in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage survey of the city and county published in 2006” Delete EH4 Protection of Buildings on the RPS Delete EH5 Works to Protected Structure Delete EH11 Alterations and Removal Delete EH12 New Works EH14: Features of Cultural Heritage Interest To preserve, protect and where necessary enhance significant heritage objects such as mass rocks bushes … Archaeological Heritage Policies Delete EH30 Sites of established Archaeological Interest p.150 Greenville Park – the Historical Significance of the Landscape The lands at Greenville historically formed a part of Greenville Estate, later known as Greenville Park, now known as Kilcronagh House. John and Catherine Greene and their six children returned to live in Kilcroney Manor, known more recently as Kilcronagh House, in 1690. When their eldest son married in 1710, as part of the young couple’s marriage settlement they were given Kilcroney Manor, which then consisted of ‘517 plantation acres’1 as well as some additional lands in the surrounding area. They then renamed Kilcroney as ‘Greenville’. In 1740 the present house was built and a deer park was added. Greenville House was originally built by the Greene’s as a Dower House for the family. Later, the Greenes went on to build a Linen and Paper Mill and five Flour and Corn Mills, for which Kilmacow later became famous. The most well-known of these is Greenville Mill, also known locally as Browns Mill, located on the Greenville Estate and which is still standing today and occupied by Greenville Electronics. Through the milling business, the Greene’s provided lots of local employment and remained on good terms with the local people. Today the property is owned and maintained by a farmer and his family who purchased the property in 1922 and continue to farm the lands today. Nearby Greenville House was originally built by the Greene’s as a Dower House for the family. Greenville House is now occupied by a Stud Farm. p.152 Refer to location on Zoning and Phasing Map – Map 1 Natural Heritage Map – Map 2. 3.7.3.3 Natural Heritage Policies EH38 The Banks of the River Blackwater To protect the banks To conserve and enhance the amenity of the River Blackwater and develop a river walk along it, where consistent with this, to encourage increased public access and provision of walkways where possible, in conjunction with the relevant statutory bodies and voluntary groups. Delete - EH40 Protection of Open Space – included in County Development Plan

1 The History of Kilmacow – A South Kilkenny Parish, by Kathleen Laffan, pg. 464



EH41 Regionally Important Aquifer – delete EH42 Hedgerows and Trees Where possible, existing hedgerows and trees should be retained, in particular those that form the boundaries of development sites. Boundary hedgerows and trees which have to be removed must be replaced with a replacement hedge or indigenous trees and shrubs appropriate to the site conditions should be used. Where possible, hedges and trees should not be removed during the nesting season (March 1st to August 31st). As part of the application process the Council may require the submission of tree and hedgerow surveys. 3.8 Economic Development and Tourism 3.8.1 Explanation of Format – delete first paragraph 3.8.1.1 Policy Informants – delete section, replace with: In addition to those policy informants listed in Section 1.12, in particular the following were considered:

Existing employment sources and tourist attractions or potential in Kilmacow. Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014 in particular Chapter 5, 6 and 7 dealing

with economic development, rural development and tourism in the County. Kilkenny Tourism and Development Strategy, 2006-2011 Linking Old and New, City

and County and Kilkenny County Council’s - Strategy for Economic, Social and Cultural Development, 2002.

Retail Planning Guidelines by the DoEHLG. p.158 Industry and Enterprise Greenville House Brown’s Mill, a once thriving old mill in Lower Kilmacow Greenville is currently occupied by Greenville Electronics Ltd… 3.8.4 Economic Development and Tourism policy Delete EDT3: Growth in Retail – combine with EDT10 EDT10 Retail 2 To encourage and facilitate small scale retail developments in Kilmacow to enhance the sustainability, vitality and viability of the village centres and to serve local need. To encourage the upgrading and expansion of existing retail stores and services and the development of new shops and services in the village centres to serve local need, as appropriate and in accordance with Kilkenny County Retail Strategy. Chapter 4 Kilmacow Development Framework and Design Guide The guidelines are adapted from the “Best Practice Urban Design Manual” December 2008 2009

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