Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to Be Replaced
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North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010 (as varied) 2015 Service Centres - North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010 (as varied) Service Centres are outlined below and comprise a written statement and associated map. These village statements have been updated by the adoption of variations number 1 and 2 of the North Tipperary County Development Plan. Variation number 1 incorporated new landzoning maps for the settlements of Borrisokane, Borrisoleigh, Cloughjordan, Littleton, Toomevara and Two-Mile-Borris and also incorporated Settlement Plans for Ballina, Ballinderry, Birdhill, Dromineer, Garrykennedy, Kilbarron, Newtown, Portroe, Puckaun, Terryglass. Variation number 2 incorporated a revised settlement hierarchy (Section 3.2.2) this amended the placement of certain settlements in the settlement hierarchy for the county. Landuse zoning categories are indicated in this Plan (as varied) and are set out below. The land use zoning objectives should be read in conjunction with the settlement plans and associated maps set out below. Phase 1 and Phase 2 lands for Residential Development Lands in certain settlement centres have been zoned Phase 1 and Phase 2. Phase 1 lands relate to lands to be developed up to 2016 and Phase 2 lands relates to land which will be available for development between 2016 and 2022, subject to Phase 1 lands being developed in the interim. Landuse zoning categories Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010 (as varied) 2015 Map Index Service Centres There are 13 Service Centres as outlined in the Settlement Strategy (Chapter 3) of the North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010 (as varied). These are listed below in the following order: 1. Ballina/Killaloe 2. Borrisokane 3. Borrisoleigh Notice 4. Cloughjordan Please note that this website is under 5. Littleton construction and therefore formatting, page 6. Newport Variation to Northnumbers etcTipperary may be imprecise. The planning 7. NewtownCounty Developmentsection requests your patience Plan in this respect. 8. Portroe 9. Puckaun Text/Maps to be replaced 10. Silvermoines 11. Templetoughy 12. Toomevara 13. Twomileborris BALLINA SETTLEMENT PLAN Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced 37 1.0 General Introduction and Development Context • Location Ballina is located at the southern tip of Lough Derg on its eastern shore. The town is physically linked to Killaloe, Co Clare by a 13 arch stone bridge - Killaloe Bridge. The town is situated in a valley with the Arra Mountains rising to the north east. The R494 links the town to Birdhill and the M7. • Population Having regard to its picturesque setting and proximity to Limerick, Ballina is a thriving town with an ever increasing population. In 1996 the CSO recorded a population of 598 in Ballina. This increased substantially to 1185 in 2002 and again in 2006 to 1861. The 10 year period between 1996 and 2006 resulted in an increase in population of over 300%. • Settlement Form Ballina (and its sister town Killaloe) is steeped in the history, antiquities and traditions surrounding the last Irish High King, Brian Boru, the O’Brien Clan and the bishops of Killaloe. In more recent history Ballina was an important location on the Shannon for Barges travelling to Dublin. Improvements in rail networks led to reduced reliance on inland waterways networks. However the need for railway transportation also fell out of favour and the lines were removed in the 1950s having fallen into disrepair. Due to its history and reliance on the Shannon for its development, Ballina has largely developed in a linear fashion along the shoreline of Lough Derg and the Shannon River with the town centre being focused around Killaloe Bridge. More recent development has taken place to the north of the historic town predominantly in the forms of residential dwellings. • Heritage Ballina along with its twin town Killaloe has been designated a Heritage town. Heritage status is allocated to towns across Ireland that exhibit unique character in terms of architectural styles. These features in the towns have also been preserved through time. Ballina/Killaloe boasts a magnificent-arched bridge, which joins these two towns. The area is also known to have been home to Brian Boru, King of Ireland over a millennium ago. Today the towns share a visitor’s centre, a Romanesque cathedral and a church as well as the ruins of an ancient Norman castle. Much of the historic streetscape is in Killaloe however, landmark heritage sites such as St. Lua’s Church exist in Ballina. Killaloe and Ballina have a complimentary provision of services to meet this demand, with KillaloeVariation providing historical andto cultural North attractions in Tipperary the historic core and Ballina providing much of the open space and car parking on the Lough Derg shore. • TourismCounty Development Plan Ballina is a popular destination with the boating fraternity, tourists and locals. There is a newly rejuvenated tree lined Park along the riverbank, formerly the railway line. The park leads to temporary mooringText/Maps facilities and shower/changing to rooms. be Additional replaced moorings are provided north of the bridge with the Derg Marina catering for the leisure craft. The excellent boating facilities combine to make Killaloe/Ballina one of the best centres for water activity breaks in Ireland. 38 The village itself offers locals and tourists alike a range of services with first-class pubs and eateries along the main street and old quayside. There is also ample convenience and comparison shopping opportunities within the sister towns. The village offers the potential to further develop as a tourist destination and economic driver within the region. 2.0 Key Aim and Objectives The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the development of residential, commercial and other appropriate development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of the village. Key Objectives • To facilitate low density, high quality housing appropriate to the village location to ensure adequate critical mass to maintain/improve local service provision. • To provide, maintain and enhance social, community and amenity facilities within the village. • Promotion of Ballina as a tourism destination in North Tipperary and to facilitate and encourage the development of commercial and employment opportunities which are necessary in sustaining its tourism base. • To work in coordination with Clare County Council to progress the development of Killaloe and Ballina as linked settlements. • To encourage and support the provision of improved transportation infrastructure within Ballina including a second Shannon crossing and inner relief roads as necessary. • To facilitate the provision of appropriate amenity areas as part of any new development to link to public thoroughfares or existing developments. • Reinforce the attractive setting of Ballina which exists at present by permitting appropriate and sensitively designed new development. • To support opportunities for commercial and employment facilities. • Cater for a number of low density housing schemes, serviced sites developments and also commercial / employment generating development which is appropriate in terms of scale, use and location within the village. • Consolidate development within the delineated village boundary in order to protect the area of high amenity within which the village is set. • Foster the creation of a more coherent settlement, with adequate critical mass to maintain/improve local service provision. 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure •Variation Water Supply to North Tipperary The village is serviced by a public water supply. An upgrade to the existing public water supply is imminent. County Development Plan • Waste Water Ballina town is serviced by a waste water treatment plant and public sewer. The existing sewage treatment plant hasText/Maps limited capacity and as such to upgrade be works replacedmay be required during the lifetime of the Plan. Notwithstanding that the amount of land zoned in the plan allows for growth in the town, normal planning development management practice is that proposals are assessed as regards capacity of services to cater for them and development would not be permitted unless adequate treatment can be assured. Any development proposed within the village will need to clearly demonstrate this as part of any planning application. 39 • Roads and Transport Infrastructure. Ballina is located at the junction of Regional Roads R494, R4963 and R463. There is a network of public footpaths and public lighting within the town along its main artery with a much more limited provision on secondary routes and residential areas. The walkway link to facilitate the construction of a pedestrian accessway linking Lower Lakeview Road to Marine Village Road adjoining the boundary of Cullenagh House and the Slate Quarry Housing development, (traversing the disused Quarry front embankment) would have provide beneficial connectivity between Cullenagh and Ballina Village Centre. • Social and Community Infrastructure Ballina town is served by a primary school, Roman Catholic Church & graveyard, a number of public houses, eateries, coffee shops and restaurants, convenience and comparison shopping and professional services. The facilities provided in Ballina are supplemented by additional and similar such facilities in Killaloe. In addition to the obvious water related sporting