Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.3

Amendment Ref.

14.1

Amend Text

The council seeks to promote, encourage and facilitate the use of sustainable modes and patterns of transport, including electric vehicles, to ensure the implementation of the latest standards consistent with S.I. No. 393/2021. This will support the extension of charge point infrastructure to ensure it becomes a comprehensive  network  of  public  and  domestic  charge  points  with  open  systems  and  platforms accessible to all supply companies and all types of electric cars.  

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Amendment Ref.

14.2

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-1: Deliver sustainable transport infrastructure investments as identified for the road network, public/rural transport, and walking/cycling infrastructure to facilitate and realise the 10-minute town concept.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Amendment Ref.

14.3

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-2: Facilitate and support the sustainable establishment of a network of greenways as outlined in the KCC Greenway Strategy in Map 14.1 and Table 14.2 within the County and the adjoining counties, further to full environmental assessment.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Amendment Ref.

14.4

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-4: Promote and support an increase in the number and usage of electric vehicles, the expansion of the Electric Vehicle charging network (through direct provision by state agencies and in partnership with energy suppliers e.g., in the hospitality sector) and an increase in the numbers and usage of Electric Vehicles.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Amendment Ref.

14.5

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-5: Specify baseline figures and targets for modal share in new / varied Local Area Plans as informed by the preparation of local transport plans to encourage a modal shift away from the private car to more sustainable forms of transport, such as public transport, cycling and walking.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Amendment Ref.

14.6

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-6: Set modal share targets within the county in cooperation with the NTA, TII, CARO, EMRA and other relevant stakeholders and in accordance with any relevant Guidelines that may come into effect.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Sustainable Transport and Mobility

Amendment Ref.

14.7

New Objective

Incorporate 10-Minute Town concepts in Local Area Plans and Local Transport Plans.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Sustainable Transport & Mobility

Amendment Ref.

14.8

New Objective

Support and promote initiatives that encourage Car Sharing/Car Pooling.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Active Travel & Greenways

Amendment Ref.

14.9

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-10: Facilitate and support the development of Transport Mobility Plans Local Transport Plans for Tralee, Killarney and Listowel and the subsequent rollout of Active Travel related infrastructure in these towns.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Active Travel & Greenways

Amendment Ref.

14.10

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-15: Support accessibility to greenway and active travel walking routes for people of all ages and those with disabilities with provision for universal design.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Active Travel & Greenways

Amendment Ref.

14.11

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-16: Facilitate and support the provision of bicycle parking facilities in new developments, as set out in the development plan’s cycle parking standards and in the public realm throughout the county’s settlements.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Active Travel & Greenways

Amendment Ref.

14.12

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-17: Develop a masterplan for all cycle paths and greenways in the county in conjunction with the NTA and TII and to improve connectivity within the region for walking routes and commuter cyclists in addition to recreational amenity functions.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.3.4

Amendment Ref.

14.13

Amend Text

All references to ‘Tralee and Killarney Transport Strategy and Mobility Plan’ are to be amended to ‘Tralee or Killarney Local Transport Plan’

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Land Use Integration & Local Transport Plans

Amendment Ref.

14.14

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-18: Enhance and improve regional connectivity through upgraded transport infrastructure and effective public transport services.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Land Use Integration & Local Transport Plans

Amendment Ref.

14.15

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-19: Improve access for all vulnerable road users and people with disabilities to all modes of transport with provision for universal design thereby increasing and improving transport facilities for all users.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Land Use Integration & Local Transport Plans

Amendment Ref.

14.16

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-22: Prepare Local Transport Plans for the Key Towns, in consultation with the NTA and other settlements where appropriate, which shall be aligned to and integrated with relevant Local Area Plans within two years of adoption of the plan.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.4

Amendment Ref.

14.17

Amend Text

In accordance with Section 2.7 of the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities, particular care must be exercised in the assessment and management of development proposals in the Development Plan relating to development objectives or the zoning of locations at or close to junctions on the national road network in accordance with the provisions of official policy.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.4.1

Amendment Ref.

14.18

Amend Text

It is the policy of the Council to comply with the requirements outlined in Section 2.8 of the DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines relating to the provision of service areas and roadside facilities on national roads in the Draft Plan and the requirement for a forward planning approach to the provision of off-line motorway service areas at national road junctions.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

National Primary and Secondary Routes

Amendment Ref.

14.19

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-27:  Protect the capacity and safety of the National Road and Strategically Important Regional Road network in the County and ensure compliance and adherence to the provisions of official Government policy outlined in the Section 28 Ministerial Guidelines ‘Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities’ (DoECLG, 2012) in order to safeguard carrying capacity and safety of National Primary and Secondary Routes and associated national road junctions.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

National Primary and Secondary Routes

Amendment Ref.

14.20

New Objective

Support new planning applications which require access onto National Primary/Secondary Roads where there are existing entrances.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

National Primary and Secondary Routes

Amendment Ref.

14.21

New Objective

Support all applications on local private roads, with sufficient width, over 250m in length, with 3 or more residences, be treated as any other application on a public road, entering from a national primary or secondary road.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Regional and Local Roads

Amendment Ref.

14.22

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-35: Facilitate the sustainable upgrade and improvement of major tourist routes within the County (as shown on Map 14.3) including realignments, the provision of lay-bys, viewing areas, picnic areas and the improvement of finger-posting and access ways to points of interest, at appropriate locations and in a sustainable manner along such tourist routes.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Regional and Local Roads

Amendment Ref.

14.23

New Objective

Safeguard the capacity and efficiency of the national road network drainage regimes in County Kerry for national road drainage purposes.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Parking Provision

Amendment Ref.

14.24

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-36:  Support and facilitate the sustainable provision of public parking facilities for all users at appropriate locations, to be informed by parking strategies including bus parking and electric vehicles within and on the edge of towns and villages, and at tourist and recreation sites such as beaches, walkway/cycleway trailheads, scenic viewing points and routes subject to compliance with any environmental designation requirements.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.5

Amendment Ref.

14.25

Amend Heading

Public Transport /Main Transport Providers.

In recognition of the importance of improving access to and from rural locations, the Council supports the extension and expansion of the Rural Transport Programme and other such initiatives, which respond to local travel needs throughout the County.

County Transport Strategy to be amended to read County Transportation Plan. 

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.5

Amendment Ref.

14.26

Amend Text

The NTA Kerry  County  Council will  facilitate  and  support Kerry  County  Council the  NTA in  its preparation of a County Transport Strategy.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List

Heading Public Transport

Amendment Ref.

14.27

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-41: Promote the sustainable delivery of a reliable, accessible, integrated, low-carbon and cost-effective public transport network system for the county.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Public Transport

Amendment Ref.

14.28

New Objective

Support the preparation of a Regional Freight Strategy to further develop and enhance connectivity on road and rail networks, to facilitate the movement of freight, in a sustainable manner.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Public Transport

Amendment Ref.

14.29

New Objective

Support and facilitate the sustainable development of public transport services and interchange facilities between transport modes servicing tourism destinations and along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.5.1

Amendment Ref.

14.30

Amend Text

14.5.1.1 Sustainable Interchange Programme; Iarnród Éireann is developing a number of programmes such as Sustainable Interchange, Accessibility, Park & Ride Programme which will enable more sustainable end-to-end journeys to be made by rail. The Sustainable Interchange Programme will include the provision of facilities within Iarnród Éireann’s stations and local environs to provide for ease of interchange between rail and all other modes, prioritising those that are sustainable –cycling, electric charging, wayfinding, and shared mobility.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Rail Transport

Amendment Ref.

14.31

New Objective

Support the rollout of light rail transport in the key towns of Tralee and Killarney subject to a feasibility study.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.5.2

Amendment Ref.

14.32

Amend Text

The council will work closely with TFI, Local Link Kerry, Bus Eireann {a range of rural community development groups} and allied stakeholders to identify and meet future bus transport requirements through the connecting Ireland initiative.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Bus Transport

Amendment Ref.

14.33

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-45: Facilitate and support the development and expansion of the Local Link Rural Transport Programme and support Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Bus Transport

Amendment Ref.

14.34

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-46: Facilitate improved rural public transport services including the provision of public {and private} bus services under the Rural Transport Programme and Connecting Ireland Initiative and improved bus infrastructure including bus stops/shelters at appropriate locations and taking into consideration the recommendations of the Connecting Ireland process.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Bus Transport

Amendment Ref.

14.35

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-47: Facilitate and support the NTA in its preparation of a County Transport Strategy and Local Transport Plans. The council will prepare a County Transportation Plan/Mobility Plan and Local Transport Plans, facilitated and supported by the NTA including the provision for an ongoing marketing plan.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.5.2

Amendment Ref.

14.36

Amend Text

The Council will facilitate the provision of suitable attractive, functional and accessible bus shelters and bus stops in towns and villages.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.7

Amendment Ref.

14.37

Amend Text

In particular the Shannon Estuary, Fenit Port, Dingle Port Fishery Harbour Centre and by extension Foynes Port are of strategic importance in terms of their fishing and commercial base.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Ports, Harbours & Piers

Amendment Ref.

14.38

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-56: Facilitate and support the sustainable development and improvement (including dredging and sediment removal) of existing ports, marinas, harbour facilities, piers, slipways, and associated shore facilities to maintain navigational and operational effectiveness

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.9

Amendment Ref.

14.39

Amend Text

There is also an increased demand from the domestic and commercial sectors. The Council, therefore, aims to support the sustainable provision of telecommunications infrastructure throughout the county at appropriate locations, including rural areas where practical.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Digital Connectivity

Amendment Ref.

14.40

Amend Objective

KCDP 14-66: Develop Smart Towns/Villages as engines for a Smart County (urban and rural) by supporting the initiatives of the All-Ireland Smart Cities Forum, seeking good practices yielded through living labs, testbeds and investment in the initiatives of stakeholders as well as integrating smart mobility initiatives.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Digital Connectivity

Amendment Ref.

14.41

New Objective

Support the strengthening of multi-modal connectivity and digital connectivity to, from and within the Inter Urban Networks of the Kerry Hub and Knowledge Triangle (including Kerry International Airport) and North Kerry/Shannon Estuary Network.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Digital Connectivity

Amendment Ref.

14.42

New Objective

Achieve a balance between facilitating the provision of telecommunication infrastructure in the interests of social and economic progress and sustaining residential amenity and environmental quality.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14,

Objective List Heading

Digital Connectivity

Amendment Ref.

14.43

New Objective

Ensure that the location and provision of telecommunication infrastructure should minimise and/or mitigate any adverse impacts on communities, public rights of way and the natural environment.

Chapter/Section

Chapter 14, Section 14.9.1

Amendment Ref.

14.44

Amend Text

A list of all telecommunications infrastructure can be viewed on the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) website www.comreg.ie

      

See attached submission.
Please find attached a copy of TII's observations on Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Kerry County Development Plan, 2022 – 2028.
Department of Transport: Accessible Public Transport for all