North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010 (as varied) 2015 Local Service Centres - North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010 (as varied) Local Services 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 North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010 (as varied) 2015 Map Index Local Service Centres There are 7 Local 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. Ardcroney 2. Dromineer Notice 3. Lorrha Please note that this website is under 4. Rathcabbin construction and therefore formatting, page numbers etc may be imprecise. The planning 5. Rearcross section requests your patience in this respect. 6. Terryglass 7. Upperchurch ARDCRONEY SETTLEMENT PLAN • To maintain and enhance 1.0 General Introduction and social, community and amenity Development Context facilities within the village. • Location • To support opportunities for Ardcroney is a small village which lies c. commercial and employment 8km to the north of Nenagh on the N52 facilities. Nenagh Borrisokane Road. • To encourage the consolidation • Population of the village around the Ardcroney has a dispersed population existing crossroads. of with few people actually living within the settlement itself. 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure • Settlement Form • Water Supply The village is linear in nature and is Ardcroney is served by a Group Water dominated by the N52 which runs Scheme. through it. The built settlement is formed by dispersed buildings and • Waste Water vacant sites which runs mainly along The village is not served by the public the eastern side of the road. The focus sewer. Developments within the village of the village, is centred around the are served by individual on-site septic church, shop and garage. tanks and treatment systems. • Roads and Transport Infrastructure Ardcroney is located at a point of convergence of the N52, Nenagh / Borrisokane road with county roads (L- 1104 and L-1062). The junction lies in the centre of the village and is an open, expansive area with limited delineation from building lines, boundaries or footpaths. 2.0 Key aim and objectives There are no public footpaths within the village and there is a limited The key aim of the settlement plan is to network of public lighting. provide a framework for the development for appropriate residential • Social and Community and commercial development and to Infrastructure enhance the visual character and amenities of the village. The village has a range of services including a primary school, sports field, Key Objectives shop, public house, church and community hall. There are a range of guesthouses in • To facilitate low density, high the village and immediate vicinity to cater quality housing appropriate to for tourists and visitors. the village location. 4.0 Architectural and • The Council will seek to foster Archaeological Heritage a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the There are a number of significant provision of hard and soft historical sites within the village. landscaping and signage. These include; • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of Protected Ardcroney Church (in ruins) and Structures and archaeological Graveyard and monument (i.e by preservation Castle (in ruins) consisting of one in situ or at a minimum square tower. protection by record). • 5.0 Key Messages for Ardcroney The Council will seek to control ribbon development on • The settlement should be the approach roads to preserve developed in a properly planned and consolidate the built and co-ordinated manner in environment of the village. accordance with the zoning • The Council will seek to ensure objectives of the settlement plan. hedgerows, trees and any • Low density rural clustered style natural stone walls are development is promoted on preserved and maintained in residential zoned sites. any new development • Proposals for development will proposals. require provision to be made for • The Council will seek to on-site effluent treatment. This continue to improve the provision will be a key factor approach roads to the village which will influence the scale and design of developments. and improve traffic calming. • • Development should contribute The Council will seek to ensure towards the creation of a village that development is focused centre around the existing junction within the village around the at the church. core area so as to consolidate the centre of the village. 6.0 General Development Objectives Proposals for development will be assessed in accordance with the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set out in the main text in Volume 1. In addition to general policy requirements for development, the Council will seek to implement the following objectives: • The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. DROMINEER SETTLEMENT PLAN 55 1.0 General Introduction and Development Context • Location Dromineer (Drom Inbhir) is a small village situated on the shores of Lough Derg on the River Shannon. Home to an 11th Century towerhouse, idyllic scenery, a public harbour and other facilities, it is a popular place to visit, especially for those boating on the lake. The name Dromineer in Irish is "Drom Inbhir", meaning the back or the ford of the river. • Population Although the core of the village is quite compact, Dromineer extends over a much larger area. During the period between 1991 and 1996 the population of the Monsea DED (within which Dromineer is located) grew by 15.5%. Between the 1996/2002 Census the population grew by 5.65% and the between the 2002/2006 Census it grew by 3.1%. • Settlement Form Dromineer is a small rural lakeside village with a distinctive character defined by traditional buildings, Castle (in ruins), stone walls and lake harbours. The settlement is located at the mouth of the Nenagh River where it discharges into Lough Derg and is fronted by a ‘beach’, an impressive harbour and a slipway. Dromineer originally developed around the harbour in a small tight pattern. Over time, the village has expanded on the raised land around the church and graveyard and on the both sides of the main approach road to the village. Dromineer and its marina is a popular destination with the boating fraternity, tourists and locals. There is also a small lakeside ‘beach’ area which is used by local children and tourists. The village offers the potential to further develop as a tourist destination and economic driver within the region. • Tourism Dromineer is home to the Lough Derg Yacht Club which is the oldest yacht club in Ireland and the third oldest club of its kind in the world. The village remains a popular tourist destination. Recent improvements with the provision of changing facilities cater for increased cruiser traffic and the needs of other visitors. There are also ‘pump out’ facilities for the boating enthusiast at Dromineer. In addition to boating activities, walking, hiking, cycling and fishing are also popular to the area. 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 Dromineer 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 support opportunities for commercial and employment facilities. 56 • Reinforce the attractive rural village which exists at present by permitting appropriate and sensitively designed new development. • Cater for a number of small in-depth 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