Appendix 2 – Development Plans - Mandatory Requirements
A number of mandatory requirements must be included in any Development Plan. In summary a Plan must: • Set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the County Have regard to economic, social and cultural considerations in the development of policies and proposals Be consistent as far as possible with National Plans, Strategies and Policies Have regard to the Development Plans of adjoining planning authorities Include objectives for zoning of land for particular purposes (whether residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, as open space or otherwise, or a mixture of these uses) where and to such an extent as the proper planning and sustainable development of the area requires these uses to be indicated Include objectives for the provision, or facilitation of the provision, of infrastructure such as transport, energy and communication facilities, water supplies, waste recovery and waste disposal facilities, waste water services and ancillary facilities Include objectives for the conservation and protection of the environment including the archeological and natural heritage and the conservation and protection of European Sites • Include objectives for the integration of planning and sustainable development with the social, community and cultural requirements of the area and its population Include objectives for the preservation of the landscape, including views and prospects Include objectives for the preservation of the character of Architectural Conservation Areas Include objectives for the protection of structures of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest Include objectives for the renewal of areas in need of regeneration Include objectives for the provision of travellers accommodation Include objectives for the preservation, improvement and extension of amenities and recreational amenities Include objectives for the control of the location of developments for the purpose of reducing the risk or limiting the consequences of a major accident (in line with the Major Accidents Directive) • Include objectives for the provision of, or facilitation of the provision, of services for the community, including schools, crèches and other education and childcare facilities Include a strategy (the Housing Strategy) for ensuring that the proper planning and development of the County provides for the housing of the existing and future population of the County Includes policies and proposals for retail development in accordance with the D0EHLG Retail Planning Guidelines Incorporate an Environment Report resulting from a Strategic Environment Assessment of the Plan There are also additional optional objectives which may be included in the Plan. These are set out in the First Schedule of the Act and include objectives relating to the location and pattern of development, control of areas and structures, community facilities, environment and amenities, Infrastructure and transport
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