Section F
Appendix 1 : Parking/Cycle Standards
| Use | Town Centre No. of Car Spaces |
Other Areas No. of Car Spaces |
Cycle Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments/Flats | 1.5 per apartment | 2 per apartment | 1 secured space per flat/apartment |
| Amusement Arcades | 1 space per 100m² | 2 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 100m² |
| Athletics/Playing Fields | 25 spaces per pitch | 25 spaces per pitch | 2 spaces per track/field |
| Bowling Alley | 2 spaces per lane | 3 spaces per lane | 1 space per 8 staff: 5 spaces per 100m² |
| Caravan/Camping Site | 1 space per pitch | 1 space per pitch | 1 space per pitch |
| Cash & Carry | 3 spaces per 100m² | 4 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff: 20 spaces per 1000m² |
| Church | 1 per 10 seats | 1 per 5 seats | 1 per 20 fixed seats |
| Cinema/Theatre | 2 spaces per 3 seats | 2 spaces per 3 seats | 1 space per 20 fixed seats |
| Conference /Functions | 2 per 10m² gross floor area | 2 per 10m² gross floor area | 2 secured spaces per 40m² gross floor area |
| Creches/Playschool/Nurseries | 1 per employee and 0.25 per child | 1 per employee and 0.25 per child | 1 space per 8 staff |
| Dwelling | 1 for 3 bed, 2 for 4 bed | 1 for 3 bed, 2 for 4 bed | With garage none: without garage 1 secured space per unit |
| Financial / Insurance / Legal Offices | 4 per 100m² of office space | 4 per 100m² of office space | 1 per 200m² gross floor area |
| Funeral Home | 30 per home | 30 per home | 5 secured spaces per home |
| Garages / Petrol Filling Station | 1 space per 100m² | 1 space per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff |
| General Industry / Manufacturing | 3 spaces per 100m² | 2 spaces per 100m² | 1 spaces per 100m² |
| Golf Course / Pitch & Putt | 2 spaces per hole | 3 spaces per hole plus 1 per 2 staff | 1 space per 18 holes |
| Golf Driving Range | 1 per driving bay plus 0.75 per staff | 1 per driving bay plus 0.75 per staff | 2 spaces |
| Guest Houses / B&B’s | 1 space per room plus 1 per owner/staff member | 1 space per room plus 1 per staff member | 2 secured spaces per 10 bedroom or part thereof |
| Hospital | 1 space per patient bed, 1 for 2 staff | 1 space per patient bed, 1 per 2 staff | 1 space per 8 staff 5 spaces per 100 beds |
| Hostel | 1 space per bedroom | 1 space per bedroom | 1 space per 10 bed spaces |
| Hotel | 1 space per bedroom plus 0.5 per staff member | 1 space per bedroom plus 0.5 per staff member | 2 secured spaces per 10 bedroom |
| 10 spaces per 100m² of dining area | 10 spaces per 100m² of dining area | ||
| Library / Museum | 2 spaces per 100m² | 4 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 4 spaces per 100m² |
| Licensed Premises | 10 spaces per 100m² | 33.33 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 1 spaces per 100m² |
| Local Shop | 3 spaces per 100m² | 4 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 1 spaces per 100m² |
| Medical / Dental / Bank / Financial / Insurance | 2 spaces per 100m² | 3 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 1 spaces per consulting room |
| Nursing Home | 1 space per 2 patient bed, 1 per 2 staff members | 1 space per 2 patient bed, 1 per 2 staff member | 5 per 100 beds |
| Offices General | 3 spaces per 100m² | 3 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 1 spaces per 100m² |
| Offices General | 3 spaces per 100m² | 3 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 1 spaces per 100m² |
| Primary Schools | 1 per class room & 5 staff/visitor spaces | 1 per class & 5 staff/visitor spaces | 1 per 8 staff & 2 per 10 students |
| Secondary Schools | 1 per class room & 5 staff/visitor spaces | 1 per class room & 5 staff/visitor spaces | 1 per 8 staff & 3 per 10 students |
| Public Houses including hotel bars | 1 per 30m² public area | 1 per 20m² public area | 2 per 100m² floor area |
| Restaurant / Cafe | 10 spaces per 100m² | 20 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 5 spaces per 100m² |
| Shopping Centre / Large Individual / Retail Store | 5 spaces per 100m² | 8 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 24 spaces per 100m² |
| Swimming Pool | 5 spaces per 100m² | 10 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 5 spaces per 100m² |
| Sports Centre / Community Centre | 2 spaces per 100m² | 4 spaces per 100m² | 1 space per 8 staff 4 spaces per 100m² |
| Take-Aways | 3 spaces per take-away | 3 spaces per take-away | 1 space per 8 staff 1 spaces per 100m² |
| Tennis Court | 1 space per Court | 2 spaces per Court | 2 spaces per Court |
| Town Housing / Maisonette | 1,5 spaces per unit | 1,5 spaces per unit | 1 secured space per unit |
| Veterinary Medical / Dental Surgeries | 1 per staff member & 2 per Consulting Room | 1 per staff member & 2 per Consulting Room | 1 per 5 staff & 1 per 2 Consulting Rooms |
Car Parking
The parking standards shall be applied to all developments whether it is new construction, additions, or change in the use of existing buildings. In relation to a land use not specifically included in Appendix 1 the car parking provision will be determined by the Planning Authority having regard to the particular circumstances.
- Car parking and service facilities shall be provided entirely within the curtilage of the development or convenient to the principal use served. They should be sited within established building lines in such a manner as to ensure minimum interference with the amenity of adjoining premises.
- Visitor/overflow parking must also be carefully considered particularly in developments likely to have high proportion of lettings.
- Parking will be required to be provided in a manner, which will discourage on-carriageway parking.
- When assessing the number of spaces to be provided, regard will also be had to hours of operation of the development, potential for dual use of spaces, availability of other available parking facilities in the vicinity and the implications of on-street parking.
- The needs of persons with disabilities must also be taken into consideration in the provision of spaces. Designated parking areas at a ratio of 1 space to 25 spaces minimum for the first 100 spaces and 1 space to 50 spaces above that should be reserved and clearly marked for persons with disabilities.
- Parking shall be integrated into the overall design of the development and shall be located and provided with landscape works to a high standard so as to cause least visual intrusion.
- Facilities for coach and secure cycle parking shall also be provided where necessary.
- Where the construction of a new school or an extension to an existing school is proposed, the Planning Authority will require the provision of a lay-by or off-site parking in relation to buses and for parents dropping off and picking up schoolchildren. Provision shall be made within the site for staff parking as per appendix 1.
- Having regard to the reduction in road widths from previous standards, parking will be required to be provided in a manner which will prevent substantial on-carriageway parking and will not interfere with footpaths, turning areas and public and private open spaces. Raised kerbs may be required in some cases to assist in preventing this.
- Parking should be integrated into the overall design of the development and shall be located and landscape works carried out to a high standard so as to cause the least visual intrusion. A detailed schedule of proposed car parking (for each unit) should be submitted with the planning application.
- The required dimensions for the car parking spaces shall be 4.8 metres by 2.5 metres per space and 6.1 metres by 3 metres per bay for loading bays.
- The width of circulation aisles shall be dependent on the
parking layout as follows:
- 90 degree (parking: two-way traffic circulation - 7.62 metres
- 60 degree (parking: one-way traffic circulation - 5.5 metres
- 45 degree (parking: one-way traffic circulation - 3.7 metres
- 30 degree (parking: one-way traffic circulation - 3 metres
Appendix 2 : Protected Structures
| K1 | A Ryan & Son Warehouse, John Street, Kilrush |
| K2 | Broderick's, 56, Moore Street, Kilrush |
| K3 | Cappagh Pier |
| K4 | Clare Motor Rewinds, Warehouse, John Street, Kilrush |
| K5 | Community Centre,Toler Road/Pound Street, Kilrush |
| K6 | F.Á.S. Building, Fair Green (Off), Kilrush |
| K7 | Glynn Marine Supplies, Merchant's Quay, Kilrush (2 Sites) |
| K8 | Mrs. G.Glynn's House, Merchants Quay, Kilrush |
| K9 | House (The Monastery) , Merchant's Quay, Kilrush |
| K10 | The Old Convent, Pound Street/Back Road, Kilrush |
| K11 | Crotty's Bar, The Square, Kilkee |
| K12 | Lillis Travel (Facade), Moore Street, Kilrush |
| K13 | Manchester Martyrs Monument, Francis Street |
| K14 | Broomhill House, Kilrush. |
| K15 | O'Sullivan's, Moore Street, Kilrush |
| K16 | Saunder's, Moore Street, Kilrush |
| K17 | St Senan's Catholic Church, Toler Street, Kilrush |
| K18 | St Senan's Church of Ireland, Grace Street, Kilrush |
| K19 | The Courthouse, Moore Street, Kilrush |
| K20 | The Square Holiday Homes, Tower & Walls, Fort Rd., Cappagh |
| K21 | Vandeleur Mausoleum, St. Senans's Church Of Ireland |
| K22 | Vandeleur Estate, Feagarroge |
| K23 | Warehouse, Merchants Quay/Corn Mill, Kilrush |
| K24 | P. Keating Shop Front, Moore Street, Kilrush |
| K25 | P.J. Kennedy, Shop Front, Moore Street, Kilrush |
| K26 | Market House, The Square, Kilrush |
| K27 | The Stables In Vandeleur Estate Wood |
| K28 | The Gate Lodge at the Entrance to the Vandeleur Estate Woods (East of Town) |
| K29 | The Limekiln, Limekiln Road, Kilrush |
| K30 | The Engine Turntable at Cappagh Pier. |
| K31 | Bonnie Doon House, Market Sq, Kilrush |
| K32 | Estate Cottage, Wilson Rd, Kilrush |
| K33 | Leadmore House, Kilrush |
| K34 | House of late Joe Hawes, Moore St. Kilrush |
| K35 | Station House, Merchants Quay, Kilrush |
| K36 | 2 Cast Iron Pumps, Cappagh (2 Sites) |
| K37 | W.C. Engine House, Merchants Quay, Kilrush |
| K38 | Cappa House, Cappa, Kilrush |
| K39 | Former Distillery and Quay, Leadmore West, Kilrush |
Appendix 3 Architectural Conservation Area
Architectural Conservation Area Kilrush
Kilrush was a small fishing village with a good harbour, a church and a dozen houses when visited by Thomas Moland in 1703. By the end of that century the town had started to take its present form due to the grain export trade. The pier at Cappa was constructed in 1764 and the town was extended and much improved under the patronage of the Vandeleur family in the early 19th century.
Kilrush today is a very attractive and prosperous market town with a vibrant marina for fishing and leisure craft. The streets and squares are well laid out and most of its built fabric consists of two and three storey houses and shops over 150 years old. Many old shopfronts remain and are of a high standard in design and materials.
The town and its environs contain thirty eight protected structures, including such fine public buildings as The Market House (1808), St. Senan's former Church of Ireland (1813), St. Senan's Catholic Church (1835), The Courthouse (1830), The Mercy Convent (1860) and the Vandeleur Walled Gardens (1808).
Kilrush is one of only two towns in Clare designated "Heritage Town" status by the Tourist Board. It has not suffered significantly from inappropriate development and retains its special character as a west of Ireland, maritime, market town, which makes it a popular tourist venue.
It is important that this unique town is permitted to develop in a consistent way, in sympathy with the existing historic townscape. Care must be taken to preserve and enhance its special character and amenity by the use of natural materials and appropriate design for infill, new build developments.
Appendix 4 Petrol Station Standards
Petrol Station Standards
- A minimum frontage of 30m when located within a 40mph area and 40m in other speed limit areas.
- No obstruction other than a pump island located within 15m of the road boundary.
- A minimum distance of 7m from the pump island to the road boundary.
- Generally two access points will be permitted. These shall have a minimum junction radius of 10.7m where operating speeds are greater than 40mph, and 6.1m otherwise, and between 7m and 9m in width.
- A minimum distance from the entrance to the nearest road junction shall be 50 metres fro major junctions and 25 metres for minor road junctions.
- Clear separation from the public road by a low wall not exceeding 0.5m in height with footpath provided outside the wall. This area shall not be used for advertising matter in a manner that interferes with sight lines and obstructs pedestrian flow.
- No provision of lights, signs, or other fittings which would cause glare or confusion to road users.
- Compliance with the requirements of RT 42 of A Foras Forbartha insofar as they relate to petrol filling stations.
- Compliance with SI 311 of 1979 Dangerous Substances (Retail and Private Petroleum Stores Regulations) and latest amendments relating to the underground and overground storage of petroleum and other vehicle fuels.
- That the design of the petrol station canopies take account of design of any existing structures on the site on which they are located, and of the nature of the general environment in which they are to be set.
- A comprehensive landscaping plan is required to be agreed with the Planning Authority.
- Parking spaces are required to be provided in accordance with the standards set out in Appendix.
- Surface water shall be catered for within the site and shall not be permitted to pond in the forecourt areas nor flow onto the public road.
- A petrol/oil interceptor trap shall be fitted to the surface water drainage system.
- Provision shall be made for the storage and removal of refuse and waste material.
Appendix 5 Derelict Sites
| Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | No.33 St. Patricks Terrace |
| 2 | The Creamery Building at N67/Cooraclare Road Junction |
| 3 | Griffin Road / The Glen beside FAS Yard |
| 4 | Old Stable at Corner on Crofton Street |
| 5 | Inis Cathaigh Hotel on Francis Street |
| 6 | John Street |
| 7 | Moore Street Pub |
| 8 | Shed/Yard on Burton Street |
| 9 | Bertie Kelly's, Burton Street / High Street Junction |
| 10 | Yard at Burton Street / Chapel Street Junction |
| 11 | No.1 St. Senans Terrace |
| 12 | Kelly's Shed on Wood Road |