Several important local objectives in the current plan have been omitted from the draft. These should each be considered for retention. Several objectives in the community chapter have not been rolled over to the draft plan. Three specific objectives highlighted are:
Objective PM70: Ensure proposals for large scale residential developments include a community facility unless it can be established that the needs of the new residents can be adequately served within existing or committed community facilities in the area.
Objective PM72: Resist the loss of existing social and community facilities such as community centres and youth clubs or any sports facilities, including playing fields, unless satisfactory alternatives are available.
Objective PM76: Require as part of planning applications for new residential and commercial developments that provision be made for appropriate purpose-built childcare facilities where such facilities are deemed necessary by the Planning Authority.