Chapter 5
Climate and Environment
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
This submission raises a number of issues, including air quality monitoring, an increase tree planting, and a number of issues which are not relevant to the Draft Plan – such as support for micro energy producers to sell excess to the grid. 46
The issue of air quality monitoring is an operation matter and outside the scope of the Development Plan. The Draft Plan and the Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy includes objectives for increased tree planting. The issue of micro electricity producers being paid for the electricity they feed back to the grid is outside the scope of the Development Plan. Recommendation: No change. The Draft Plan acknowledges the climate crisis and sets out the national renewable energy targets required to be met by 2050. Issues relating to energy efficiency in buildings are dealt with in paragraphs 5.24 and 5.25 of the Draft Plan. The Building Regulations are the principal mechanism to address energy efficiency improvements at a project level. Future bus transport improvements are largely set out in CMATS and this provides a clear integrated land-use and transportation strategy for the City. The Draft Plan fully supports the implementation of CMATS. There is a clear focus on delivering Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems and Nature Based Solutions which aim to help reduce the risk of localised flooding in Chapter 5. Recommendation: No change. Issues raised about Eco-burial graveyards as a growing trend both internationally and in Ireland are noted. There is currently no national guidance relating to eco burial graveyard sites. Recommendation:
This submission seeks:
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• The Inclusion of environmental targets in line with the environmental aspects of planning • Recognition for the existential crisis that is climate change. • Use housing standards to improve energy efficiency of new build homes.
• Accessibility to public transport should be maximised.
• Need for integration of SUDs in public areas and in surface carparking and no more culverting of rivers.
Provide eco-burial as an alternative to traditional burial.
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