1.1.3.1 | Settlement areas shall be the focus of growth and development, and their vitality and regeneration shall be promoted. |
1.1.3.2 | Land use patterns within settlement areas shall be based on:
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1.1.3.3 | Planning authorities shall identify appropriate locations and promote opportunities for intensification and redevelopment where this can be accommodated taking into account existing building stock or areas, including brownfield sites, and the availability of suitable existing or planned infrastructure and public service facilities required to accommodate projected needs. Intensification and redevelopment shall be directed in accordance with the policies of Section 2: Wise Use and Management of Resources and Section 3: Protecting Public Health and Safety. |
1.1.3.4 | Appropriate development standards should be promoted which facilitate intensification, redevelopment and compact form, while avoiding or mitigating risks to public health and safety. |
1.4 Housing | |
1.4.3 | Planning authorities shall provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing types and densities to meet projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area by:
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1.6 Infrastructure and Public Service Facilities |