Section 15.3.4 Borris Plan

(Amendment No. 126) Insert new section and text after Section 15.3.4.11, with new additional corresponding policy after Section 15.3.4.18, new text in green as follows:

15.3.1.12 Flood Risk Management

The flood risk mitigation measures and justification tests for Borris are detailed in Section 7.9 and Section A.2 of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) prepared as part of this County Development Plan (See Appendix III).  General guidance on development management and flood risk is set out in Section 6 of the SFRA.

Additional policy after Section 15.3.4.18:

Flood Risk Management

It is the policy of the Council to:

BO. P25: Manage flood risk in Borris in accordance with the following provisions:

1.Any future expansion of the school should be subject to an FRA which should follow the general guidance provided in Section 6 of the SFRA and must specifically address the following;

  • Existing flood data is indicative and does not provide flood levels. An appropriately detailed hydraulic model will be required to confirm flood levels and extents;
  • The sequential approach should be applied, and highly vulnerable elements of the site should be located in Flood Zone C, or raised/bunded/protected;
  • Flood Zone A/B would principally be suitable for playing pitches/water compatible use only;
  • FRA should address climate change scenarios in relation to operational levels and potential mitigation measures;
  • Proposals should not impede existing flow paths or cause flood risk impacts to the surrounding areas;
  • Emergency evacuation plan and defined access / egress routes should be developed for extreme flood events; and,
  • Any development shall also be required to be built in accordance with Carlow County Council SuDS Policy.

2. Development at the Kelly’s Steel Works Site shall be limited to the existing less vulnerable use. Redevelopment as highly vulnerable housing would not be permitted. Any future planning applications on the site should be subject to an FRA which should follow the general guidance provided in Section 6 of the SFRA and must specifically address the following:

  • Existing flood data is indicative and does not provide flood levels. An appropriately detailed hydraulic model will be required to confirm flood levels and extents.
  • The sequential approach should be applied if possible;
  • FRA should address climate change scenarios in relation to operational levels and potential mitigation measures;
  • Proposals should not impede existing flow paths or cause flood risk impacts to the surrounding areas;
  • Emergency evacuation plan and defined access / egress routes should be developed for extreme flood events; and,
  • Any development shall also be required to be built in accordance with Carlow County Council SuDS Policy.

3.Development of areas zoned existing residential within Flood Zone A and B shall be:

  • Limited to extensions, renovations and change of use.
  • Infill residential development and demolition and reconstruction can only take place in Flood Zone C.

Any future development should be subject to an FRA which should follow the general guidance provided in Section of the SFRA and must specifically address the following:

  • Existing flood data is indicative and does not provide flood levels. An appropriately detailed hydraulic model will be required to confirm flood levels and extents;
  • The sequential approach should be applied, and highly vulnerable infill and redevelopment shall not be permitted in Flood Zone A or B;
  • FRA should address climate change scenarios in relation to FFLs and potential mitigation measures;
  • Finished floor levels should be above the 1% AEP level plus climate change and freeboard;
  • Bedrooms should be located in the upstairs of two-story buildings when extending existing property;
  • Flood resilient construction materials and fittings should be considered if in Flood Zone A/B;
  • Proposals should not impede existing flow paths or cause flood risk impacts to the surrounding areas;
  • Emergency evacuation plan and defined access / egress routes should be developed for extreme flood events; and,
  • Any development shall also be required to be built in accordance with Carlow County Council SuDS Policy.

4.Any future planning applications on area comprising northeast corner of lands zoned Enterprise and Employment to the north of Borris should avoid development within Flood Zone A and be subject to an FRA which should follow the general guidance provided in Section 6 of the SFRA and must specifically address the following:

  • Existing flood data is indicative and does not provide flood levels. An appropriately detailed hydraulic model will be required to confirm flood levels and extents;
  • The sequential approach should be applied if possible;
  • FRA should address climate change scenarios in relation to operational levels and potential mitigation measures;
  • Proposals should not impede existing flow paths or cause flood risk impacts to the surrounding areas; and,
  • Any development shall also be required to be built in accordance with Carlow County Council SuDS Policy.
 

(Amendment No. 127) Amend Borris Land Use Zoning Map to extend the town boundary and zone land (6.06ha) ‘Enterprise and Employment’, and insert corresponding corresponding specific objective that development extends sequential from the existing developed area, shall provide for appropriate traffic access arrangements, the protection of residential amenities of adjoining properties and detailed landscaping plan to protect the visual amenities of the area including proposals to seek the retention of mature established trees and field boundaries to the landholding.

Draft Borris Small Town Plan 2022-2028

Draft Plan Amendment

 

(Amendment No. 128) Amend Borris Land Use Zoning Map to extend the town boundary and zone land adjoining R705 ‘Agriculture’. 

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Draft Plan Amendment


(Amendment No. 129) Amend Borris Land Use Zoning Map to rezone land (c0.8ha) adjoining Bog Lane from ‘Enterprise and Employment’ to ‘New Residential’ (max 10 no. units serviced sites), and zone the remainder of the field to which the land forms part ‘Strategic Reserve’. 

Draft Borris Small Town Plan 2022-2028

Draft Plan

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(Amendment No. 130) Amend Borris Land Use Zoning Map to rezone land adjoining Bog Lane from ‘Strategic Reserve’ to ‘New Residential’ with corresponding specific objective It is an objective of the Council to facilitate low density residential development (max. 2 no. units permissible) subject to all proper planning considerations including upgrade of Bog Lane and adequate provision of water and wastewater infrastructure to service the site.

Draft Borris Small Town Plan 2022-2028

Draft Plan Amendment


(Amendment No. 131) Amend Borris Land Use Zoning Map to extend the town boundary and zone land (c.1ha) ‘New Residential’ (to accommodate max 10 no. units). 

Draft Borris Small Town Plan 2022-2028

Draft Plan Amendment

 

(Amendment No. 132) Amend Borris Objectives Map to include additional sites /proposed residential zoning(s) for consideration as part of the Infrastructure Lands (Vol 2- Appendix X).

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