Chapter 6 : Infrastructure Strategy
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.1 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-112 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend INF OBJ 5, INF OBJ 24, INF POL 29 as follows;
INF OBJ 5
INF OBJ 24 INF POL 29
To facilitate the provision of new, or the reinforcement of existing flood defences and protection measures where necessary and in particular to support the implementation of flood schemes being progressed through the planning process during the lifetime of the Plan. The provision of flood defences will be subject to the outcome of the Appropriate Assessment process. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.2 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-20 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.4 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend Section 6.4 Water Services by including the following text: 6.4 Water Services
The Current Irish Water Investment Plan (CIP 2020-2024) As part of the CIP, Irish Water have developed a Small Towns and Villages Programme (STVGP) to cater for growth in smaller settlements which would not otherwise be provided for in the current Investment Plan. The Plan is limited to growth in smaller settlements already served by Irish Water Infrastructure. Under the STVGP, funding will be allocated to Meath County Council for new Wastewater or Water Treatment Plants or upgrades to eligible settlements with a population of less than 2,000 persons. At this stage of the process, settlements considered most appropriate for such development or upgrades must be nominated by Meath County Council and further engagement with Irish Water must take place before agreement on the final list of settlements can be reached. The figure below depicts the process which must be undertaken by Meath County Council and Irish Water before a list of settlements can be finalised. It is anticipated that Local Authorities will be of notified of successful projects throughout 2021.
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Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.3 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-760 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.4 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend INF OBJ 4 in Section 6.4 Water Services as follows:
INF OBJ 4 : ‘To liaise and work in conjunction with Irish Water in the delivery of the Capital Investment Plan |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.4 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-760 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.7 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Add additional wording on the National Water Resources Plan to the end of the last paragraph of Section 6.7:
Irish Water intend to seek planning permission for this project. Irish Water is also preparing for the future by developing the National Water Resources Plan (NWRP). The strategic plan for water services will outline how we move towards a sustainable, secure and reliable public drinking water supply over the next 25 years, whilst safeguarding our environment. The NWRP will outline how Irish Water intends to maintain the balance between our supply from water sources around the country and demand for drinking water over the short, medium and long-term. This will allow preparation for the future and ensure the provision of sufficient safe, clean drinking water to facilitate the social and economic growth of our country. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.5 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
Put Mh-C5-567 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.10.2 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend INF OBJ 28 in Section 6.10.2 ‘Flood Risk Management’ as follows:
‘'To ensure that proposals for the development of solar farms |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.6 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-430 Eirgrid |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.11.2 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend 6.11.2 National Marine Planning Framework (Draft)
The NMPF is a national plan for Ireland’s maritime area, setting out, over a 20 year horizon, how we want to use, protect and enjoy our seas. The NMPF sits at the top of the hierarchy of plans and sectoral policies for the marine area. The plan has been informed by existing sectoral plans and will, in turn, be used to inform future cycles of those plans in an ongoing feedback loop. It provides a coherent framework in which those sectoral policies and objectives can be realised. This Draft NMPF contains the objectives, policies and supporting actions the Government considers necessary to support the effective management of marine activities and more sustainable use of our marine resources. It sets out the policy, legislative and regulatory context for Marine Spatial Planning in general and, more specifically, for the development of Ireland’s first plan. Consideration of the objectives of the plan, once adopted, will form part of the decision-making process for marine developments and activities. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.7 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-430 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.12 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend the following policy in Section 6.12 ‘ Maritime Spatial Plan’
INF POL 30: To implement the policies and objectives as set out within |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.8 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-430 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.15.2 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Include the following body text in Section 6.15.2 ‘Policy Context’: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan 2014 The Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan sets out the context for the development of Ireland’s offshore wind and ocean renewable energy sectors, and the current state of play with regard to the range of policy areas that must be coordinated in order to create the conditions necessary to support the development of these sectors. The Plan was subject to an interim review in 2018 which identified a list of challenges and proposed next steps required to implement the recommendations identified by the Oversight Group. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.9 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-430 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.15.3 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Insert the following body text at the end of Section 6.15.3 ‘Renewable Energy’; RPO 10.24 of the Eastern Midlands RSES also sets out its support for the sustainable development of Ireland’s offshore renewable energy resources in accordance with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources ‘Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan’ and any successor thereof including any associated domestic and international grid connection enhancements. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.10 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
(FTF) NOM 7 – |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.15.3 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend INF POL 34: in Section 6.15.3 ‘Renewable Energy’; To promote sustainable energy sources locally based renewable energy alternatives, where such development does not have a negative impact on the surrounding environment (including water quality), landscape, biodiversity, natural and built heritage, residential or local amenities. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.11 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-567 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.15.3.2 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend the following body text in Section 6.15.3.2 Wind Energy:
Wind energy has been the most significant source of renewable electricity. In 2017, installed wind capacity has increased to 2,851 MW across the island of Ireland. In 2020, Ireland fell short of its mandatory European target for an overall 16% renewable energy share. However, if Ireland is to reach our 2030 |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.12 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
NOM 72 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.15.3.6 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend policy in Section 6.15.3.6 ‘Energy Efficiency’ as follows: INF POL 39: To encourage the attainment of high standards of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in development and to support the development of sustainable buildings that achieve certification under the Home Performance Index. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.13 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
(FTF) NOM 16 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.16.2 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Update Chapter 6, Infrastructure Chapter, Section 6.16.2 Policy Context to include the following: Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy – Ireland’s National Waste Policy 2020-2025
This policy shifts away from waste disposal and moves it back up the production chain, seeking to embed the circular economy into the products life cycle. This new circular economy will also present opportunities, in job creation and long term sustainability as well as helping to meet our climate targets. The policy will be supported by existing and pending legislation.
Amend the following policy: |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.14 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-105 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.16.3 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend the following policy in Section 6.16.3 ‘Broadband’: INF POL 55: To seek to have appropriate modern ICT, including open access fibre connections in all new developments and a multiplicity of carrier neutral ducting installed during significant public infrastructure works such as roads, rail, water and sewerage, where feasible. and in consultation with all relevant licensed telecommunications operators. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.15 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-105 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.16.3 |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend the following INF OBJ 53 in Section 6.16.3 ‘Broadband’ as follows: INF OBJ 53 :To require that open access communications cables and associated infrastructure are undergrounded in urban areas with particular reference to Architectural Conservation Areas in order to protect the visual amenities of streetscapes. Proposals for overground cables located within Architectural Conservation Areas will be subject to outcome of development management process. |
Amendment No.: | Proposed Amendment Chapter 6.16 |
Submission/NOM/(FTF) NOM Numbers |
MH-C5-229 |
Chapter/Section |
Section 6.16.3 Broadband |
Proposed Material Amendment | |
Amend the following body text in Section 6.16.3 ‘Broadband’ “Broadband is one of the key drivers in maintaining competitiveness and supporting socioeconomic development. It provides a connectivity that has transformed the way people and businesses operate. The National Broadband Plan is the Government’s plan to deliver high speed broadband services to all businesses, farms, and households in Ireland. It will ensure that people living and working in rural areas have the same digital opportunities as those in urban areas. The contract for the National Broadband Plan State intervention area was awarded in November 2019. The Council has been given specific responsibilities within the plan to supports its delivery. A critical aspect of the National Broadband Plan is the development of Broadband Connection Points within existing and developing community facilities in the Intervention Areas. These facilities will enable local residents to access high speed broadband for leisure, economic, educational or work activities. The WIFI4EU network, a publicly accessible free Wi-Fi service, is being delivered across Ireland in collaboration with the European Commission and the Department of Rural & Community Development. In Meath, residents and visitors are able to access high speed broadband in the main population centres of the County.
The Council will seek to support the delivery of these services and promote enhancement of broadband delivery in County Meath in the period of the Development Plan in accordance with National policy in order to: |