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• Bennettsbridge Draft Local Area Plan - Proposed Amendments

• 1.Introduction
• 2.The Village of Bennettsbridge
• 3.Policy Context
• 4.Local Area Plan Strategy
• 5.Strategic Opportunities for the Village
• 6.Development Parameters and Indicative Framework Plan for New Residential Area
• 7.Development Management Guidelines and Standards
• Appendix 1 Zoning Map

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Section Three

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Policy Context

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3.1 National Spatial Strategy, 2002 – 2020

The National Spatial Strategy (NSS) is a twenty-year planning framework designed to deliver more balanced physical development between regions in Ireland. It provides a national framework and policy guidance for the implementation of regional, county and city plans. This pattern for development is designed to be implemented via Regional Planning Guidelines (RPGs), which act as a bridge between national development and local planning. Regional Authorities were established to administer these guidelines and promote a coordinated framework for the provision of sustainable development in the seven designated regions.

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3.2 The National Development Plan 2007-2013

The NDP set out a framework of investment for the social and economic development of identified regions within the NSS. It builds on the provisions established by the previous plan. It includes investment in areas such as education, roads, wastewater treatment plants, social housing and others all of which contribute to and enhance the spatial development of the regions in the country.

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3.3 Regional Planning Guidelines for the South East Region, 2004-2020

The Regional Planning Guidelines aim to implement the policies and objectives of the National Spatial Strategy at a regional level. The south-east region comprises of Counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary South, Waterford and Wexford.

The planning framework at county level and in particular the respective county development plans need to be developed in accordance with the policies set out in the regional planning guidelines and the policies transposed at a county level.

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3.4 County Development Plan, 2008-2014

The Kilkenny County Development Plan, 2008-2014 is the statutory framework for County Kilkenny. The Local Area Plan has had due regard to all relevant policies set out in the Plan.

Under table 3.1 ‘County Settlement Hierarchy’ contained in the current County Development Plan, Bennettsbridge has been classified under ‘smaller towns and villages’. Located within the immediate hinterland of Kilkenny city, Bennettsbridge is subject to development pressure. The Plan notes the importance of retaining the existing character of such small towns and villages, whilst permitting development in a way that strengthens their role as local service centres.

Under the Rural Settlement Strategy, contained within the current Development Plan, Bennettsbridge has been identified as an Area Under Urban Influence. Such areas are under the greatest pressure for development due to

• Close commuting catchments of larger cities and towns
• Rapidly rising population
• Ready access to good roads networks with ready access to larger urban areas

It is therefore important to facilitate the housing requirement for such areas through the sustainable zoning and development of lands identified for housing.

The Retail Strategy for Kilkenny County Council and Borough Council was first carried out in 2002 and reviewed twice since. Under the county retail hierarchy as outlined in the Development Plan, Bennettsbridge has been identified under level 4 ‘village centre’.

When designing for new development within the village, consideration should be given to Chapter 10 Requirements for New Development of the current County Development Plan.