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Development and Local
Plan Process
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McCutcheon Mulcahy’s team of planners have
all the development plan experience you will
need, whether you are part of the public or
private sector.
We have invaluable experience of the
processes involved in the preparation and
making of a development plan, together with
an understanding of the requirements and
pressures on local authorities to deliver
plans under the new regulations.
We have undertaken a wide range of
submissions and observations to a number of
Development Plans and Local Area Plans. We
are able to provide our clients advice on
the implications of these Plans and Local
Area Plans and prepare submissions on your
behalf.
For more detail on our past projects and
information on how we can assist you please
call
021 420 8710 or email
us at
info@mcmplanning.com |
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Renewable Energy & Waste Management
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Planning policy on renewable energy and
waste management is central to sustainable
development in Ireland. The National Climate
Change Strategy provides a framework for
mitigation of climate change across all
sectors of the economy. Planning policy aims
to facilitate measures which seek to reduce
emissions of greenhouse gases and to encourage the production of energy from
renewable sources, including biomass, waste
material, solar, wave and wind energy.
In 2004 the Department of Environment and
Local Government published Taking Stock and
Moving Forward, a waste policy statement
which built on the 1998 guidelines Changing
Our Ways. These guidelines form the basis of
waste management planning in Ireland,
encouraging a reduction in the reliance on
landfill and greater participation by the
private sector in waste management.
McCutcheon Mulcahy has been involved in a
number of planning applications and appeals
related to waste management and renewable
energy. We are skilled in presenting
development proposals within the context of
national and international policy.
For more information on our experience and
details of how we can assist you, please
call
021 420 8710 or email us at
info@mcmplanning.com |
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Part V - Social & Affordable Housing
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Under Part V of the Planning and Development
Act 2000 it is necessary, for the majority
of new housing developments, to enter into
an agreement with the planning authority to
provide for social and affordable housing.
An agreement can be for the transfer of
land, sites or houses either within the
development, or at an alternative site. In
exceptional circumstances a payment to the
planning authority, in lieu of transfer, is
also an option.
McCutcheon Mulcahy has been involved in
negotiating a significant number of Part V
Agreements for both small and large-scale
developments and are able to provide the
following services:
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Advice on how Part V will impact on
development proposals
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Applications for exemption certificates
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Negotiation of agreements to meet the
requirements of Part V of the Planning
Acts 2000 to 2002
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Drafting of Part V proposals
For more information on our experience and
details of how we can assist you, please
call
021 420 8710 or email us at
info@mcmplanning.com |
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Retailing |
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A much more methodical approach to the
location and development of retailing in
recent times has resulted with the advent of
the Retail Planning Guidelines in 2000 and
the subsequent Retail Strategies. Retail
development is no longer solely driven by
market conditions, but by a number of other
factors which address a much broader
sustainable picture.
We at McCutcheon Mulcahy have the knowledge
and expertise required to analyse all
aspects of retailing - from town centre
analysis to identifying and evaluating sites
for new development through Sequential
Testing and Retail Impact Assessment - and
extensive experience in bringing such
projects through the planning process, in
the delivery of strategic and local retail
development, for both the public and the
private sector.
For more information on our experience and
details of how we can assist you, please
call
021 420 8710 or email us at
info@mcmplanning.com |
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Retail
Impact Assessment |
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We offer our clients expert advice on
current retail planning policies covering
all aspects of the assessment of retail
impact, namely:
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Identification of catchment area
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An estimation of cashflow available
within the identified area
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An idea of turnover of existing retail
centres within the identified area and
their likely impact on a new development
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Potential customer retail spending
available in the identified area
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Environmental Impact Assessment
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In the case of certain large scale, or other
sensitive developments an Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) must be carried out.
The results of the EIA are collated into an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which
must accompany relevant planning
applications.
The objective of an EIS is to outline the
possible impacts of the proposed development
and identify the mitigation measures which
will be taken to limit any potential
negative effects on the environment.
An EIS will require input from a number of
specialist consultants covering a wide range
of issues including, traffic, noise, air,
soil, water, flora and fauna, archaeology
and landscape and the possible impacts on,
or of, these factors by the proposed
development.
McCutcheon Mulcahy has built close working
relationships with specialists in all these
areas and are skilled in ensuring the timely
delivery of comprehensive reports for our
clients. Our service includes the
co-ordination of the EIS from screening, to
scoping, preparation, publication and
submission.
For more information on our experience and
details of how we can assist you, please
call
021 420 8710 or email us at
info@mcmplanning.com |
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Tourism
& Leisure |
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Over the last number of years the tourism
industry has seen substantial development
and continues to be of primary importance to
the Irish economy. Ireland's greatest
attraction is its unique landscape, which is
coming under increasing pressure to cater
for greater and great numbers. Competition
in the international tourism market has
resulted in higher-spending international
tourists seeking the highest standards of
facilities and services coupled with a
unique visitor experience.. This challenges
the Irish tourism and leisure industry to
provide a high quality product in a
sustainable manner.
McCutcheon Mulcahy has extensive experience
in the area of tourism, particularly through
our involvement with a number of high
profile projects at sensitive locations in
the south of Ireland. As such are able to
provide expert advice on all planning issues
and guide projects through the planning
process.
For more information on our experience and
details of how we can assist you, please
call
021 420 8710 or email us at
info@mcmplanning.com |
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Management of Planning Applications |
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McCutcheon Mulcahy has extensive experience
in the management of planning applications
for a wide range of developments of varying
scales and complexities.
We provide expert planning advice at all
stages of the planning process - from a
project’s inception to, if required,
planning appeals to An Bord Pleanála.
We are also proficient project managers,
including the co-ordination of other
consultants and effective negotiations with
planning authorities.
For more information on our experience and
details of how we can assist you, please
call
021 420 8710 or email us at
info@mcmplanning.com |
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Site
Development Appraisals |
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The development potential of a site is
dependent upon a number of factors including
its physical attributes and its relevant
planning policy and history. We are able to
offer our clients a skilled assessment of
the development potential of individual
sites and advise on what approaches may be
made to optimise potential.
For more information on our experience and
details of how we can assist you, please
call
021 420 8710 or email us at
info@mcmplanning.com |
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