Recommendation No 37

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Cummins

SECONDED by Cllr. Shanagher

It was AGREED to Amend the text in the third paragraph of Section 7.4 (Volume I, Chapter 7, page 86, (after the sub-section entitled ‘Smarter Travel’) to include reference to the N83 as follows:

Due to its location in the centre of the country, Roscommon and its urban centres are well served by a hierarchy of roads including sections of motorways, national roads, regional road and local roads. The M6, N4, N5, N60, N61, N63 and N83 traverse the county, providing important linkages and networks within, into and out of the county.

Recommendation No 38

Revise policy objective ITC 7.15 in Volume I, Chapter 7, page 89 of the Draft Plan as follows: Protect the national road network from inappropriate new access points and the intensification of existing accesses onto or adjacent to National Roads in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.5 of Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DECLG, 2012) in order to maintain traffic capacity, minimise traffic hazard and protect and maximise public investment in such roads.

Not AGREED

Recommendation No 39

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Naughten

SECONDED by Cllr. Shanagher

It was AGREED to revise policy objective ITC 7.26 in Volume I, Chapter 7, page 91 of the Draft Plan as follows: Design pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in accordance with the principles, approaches and standards set out in the National Cycle Manual, the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, the TII publication ‘The Treatment of Transition Zones to Towns and Villages on National Roads’ and any subsequent revisions with a focus on a high level of service and encourage a modal shift from the private car to cycling and walking.

Recommendation No 40

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Fitzmaurice

SECONDED by Cllr. Kelly

It was AGREED to include the following new sub-section entitled Workplace Travel Plans in Volume I, Chapter 12 (Development Management Standards), Section 12.24, page 186 of the Draft Plan: 

Workplace Travel Plans                                

Work Place Travel Plans (Mobility Management Plans) seek to reduce the demand for the car by increasing the attractiveness of alternative modes of transport. Developments that will generate significant trip demand such as new schools or developments with in excess of 100 employees will be required as part of a planning application, to prepare a Work Place Travel Plan.

Other considerations, which may trigger the requirement for these Plans, include the location of the development e.g. town centre, the employment type, and the shift pattern associated with the development. The requirement for the preparation of a Work Place Travel Plan for such developments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The Work Place Travel Plan shall include measures to promote a modal shift towards public transport, walking, cycling in addition to car sharing and flexible working if feasible. This can be achieved by providing facilities such as showers, locker rooms, and cycle parking for walkers and cyclists, the promotion of car sharing between employees, and providing information in relation to public transport availability and walking and cycling routes. The following information should be provided with any Work Place Travel Plan:          

•Details of vehicular and cyclist parking provision;

•Links between the development and public transport;

•Cyclist and pedestrian facilities;

•How the needs of people with impaired mobility will be met; and 

•How people will be encouraged to use sustainable modes of transport.               

Recommendation No 41:

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Keogh

SECONDED by Cllr. Leyden

It was AGREED to Include the following additional bullet point in Volume I, Chapter 12 (Development Management Standards), Section 12.15 (Commercial Developments), page 176, under the sub-section entitled ‘Service Station’:

Proposals for new on-line or off-line motorway service facilities will be assessed in accordance with the guidance set out in the Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities, DECLG (2012).

Recommendation No 42:

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Cummins

SECONDED by Cllr. Fallon

It was AGREED to include the following additional paragraph in Volume I, Chapter 12 (Development Management Standards), at the end of Section 12.17 (Advertising) on page 178:

Signage on National Roads will be strictly controlled and will generally be only permitted in accordance with the provisions set out in Section 3.8 of the Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines (2012) and the TII Policy on the Provision of Tourism and Leisure Signage on National Roads (2011).

Recommendation No 43:

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. Murphy

SECONDED by Cllr. McDermott

It was AGREED to amend the boundary of the Termonbarry Village Plan. The amended Village Plan is contained in Appendix 7 of this report.