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North Tipperary County Development Plan (as varied) 2010 2015

Settlement Nodes - North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010 (as varied) Settlement Nodes 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

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Settlement Nodes There are 32 Settlement Nodes 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. Aglish Notice 2. Balinahinch Please note that this website is under 3. BallinderryVariation to Northconstruction Tipperary and therefore formatting, 4. Ballingarry page numbers etc may be imprecise. County DevelopmentThe planning section Planrequests your 5. Ballycahill patience in this respect. 6. Ballycommon Text/Maps to be replaced

7. Ballinree/Ballymackey

8. Ballynaclough

9. Birdhill

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11. Carrigahorrig

12. Castleiney

13. Clonakenny

14. Clonmore

15. Dolla

16. Drom

17. Drumbane

18. Garrykennedy

19. Gortagarry

20. Horse and Jockey

21. Kilbarron

22. Kilcommon

23. Kileen

24. Killoscully

25. Knock

26. Lelagh

27. Loughmnore

28. Moycarkey

29. Moyne

30. Riverstown 31. TemplederryVariation to North Tipperary 32. The RaggCounty Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced AGLISH SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced • To support opportunities for 1.0 General Introduction and commercial and employment Development Context facilities.

• Location Aglish is a small village approximately 3.0 Services and Social 5km northwest of Ballingarry within the Infrastructure northern part of the county. • Water Supply • Population Aglish is served by a public water supply. Aglish has a population of 289 people (2006 Census) much of which is dispersed • Waste Water outside the settlement. This is a decrease The village is not served by the public from 292 in the 2002 Census. sewer. Developments within the village

are served by individual on-site septic • Settlement Form tanks and treatment systems.

The settlement at Aglish is very traditional in origin, centred around the church. This • Roads and Transport village currently comprises a number of Infrastructure detached houses on large sites, located along the main road with a small number Aglish is located on the Local Road (L- of farmsteads also sited within this area. 5036) close to the junction with Local road (L-1074), 2km from the Regional Road (R438).

Public footpaths are evident within the village and there is a limited network of public lighting.

• Social and Community

Infrastructure

2.0 Key aim and objectives A Roman Catholic Church, national school, 2 public houses, and guesthouses The key aim of the settlement plan is to are currently located within the settlement. provide a framework for the development for appropriate 4.0 Key Messages for Aglish residential,Variation commercial to and North light Tipperary industrial development and to enhance • The settlement should be the visual character and amenities of developed in a properly planned the village.County Developmentand co-ordinated Plan manner in accordance with the zoning Key Objectives objectives of the settlement plan. Text/Maps to •be replaced • To facilitate low density, high Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on quality housing appropriate to residential zoned sites. the village location. • Proposals for development will • To maintain and enhance require provision to be made for social, community and amenity on-site effluent treatment. This facilities within the village. provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of developments. • Development should contribute towards the consolidation of the village centre close to the church and national school.

5.0 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:

BALLINAHINCH SETTLEMENT PLAN

Ballinahinch is located approximately 7km • Waste Water to the north of Newport., and just south of The village is not served by the public the new M8. sewer. Developments within the village

are served by individual on-site septic • Population tanks and treatment systems. Ballinahinch is located in the Birdhill DED and had a population of 671 in 2006. This represented an increase of 83 or 12%. • Roads and Transport • Settlement Form Infrastructure. The village is served by local roads The village is linear in nature with no which links the settlement to Newport defined streetscape. The centre of the village and the N7. The new M8 runs c. 500m is given definition by the local church and an Bothan Bui pub. north of the settlement which represents a locational transport link advantage for the settlement. The village has an attractive natural setting There are no public footpaths on the local with landscaping and natural stone walls road. There is an existing network of public contributing to the visual amenity of the lighting within the settlement. settlement.

2.0 Key Aim and Objectives • Social and Community Infrastructure The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the The village is served by church, primary development for appropriate residential, school and community hall and public house. commercial and light industrial development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of the village. There are no public footpaths on the local road. There is an existing network of public KVariationey Objectives to Northlighting Tipperary within the settlement.

• To facilitate low density, high 4.0 Architectural and Archeological qualityCounty housing appropriate Development to the Heritage Plan village location. The local church and An Bothan Bui pub are • To maintainText/Maps and enhance social, tolisted be on the recordreplaced of protected structures community and amenity facilities under Volume III of the Plan. within the village. • To support opportunities for commercial and employment facilities. An Bothan Bui S732 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 Church S715 following objectives:

• The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. A public footpath and

lighting linking the core of the settlement with the school is considered a particularly priority. • The Council will require proposals for the residential development opposite the church to incorporate a village green and play area. • The Council will seek to foster a

village identity and definition of the

village by facilitating the provision 5.0 Key Messages for Ballinahinch of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • The settlement should be developed • The Council will seek to ensure in a properly planned and co- the protection of the protected ordinated manner in accordance structure and archaeological with the zoning objectives of the monument (i.e by preservation in situ settlement plan. or at a minimum protection by Variation• to North Tipperary Low density rural clustered style record). development is promoted on • The Council will seek to control residential zoned sites. County Developmentribbon development Plan on the approach • Proposals for development will roads to preserve and consolidate the require provision to be made for on- site effluentText/Maps treatment. This to builtbe environment replaced of the village. provision will be a key factor which • The Council will seek to ensure will influence the scale and design hedgerows, trees and any natural of developments. stone walls are preserved and maintained in any new development proposals. BALLINDERRY SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and Development Context

• Location Ballinderry is located approximately 7km to the west of Borrisokane and 4km south of Terryglass on the R493. The village has formed around the Ballyfinboy River.

• Population Ballinderry is located predominantly in the Terryglass DED which had a population of 451 in 2006. This represented a decrease of 53 persons or 10.5% from 2006. A small portion of the village is within the Kilbarron DED which experienced a slight decrease in population.

• Settlement Form The village is linear in nature with some fine examples of historic buildings within the village most notably the village public house ‘Elsie Hogans’.

The village has an attractive natural setting with landscaping and natural stone walls contributing to the visual amenity of the settlement. The bridge over the Ballyfinboy River marks the entrance to the village on its southern approach.

Expansion within the village in recent decades has been very slow with existing permissions not having been realised.

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 the 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. • To support opportunities for commercial and employment facilities. • Cater for a number of small in-depth housing schemes, serviced sites developments and Variationalso commercial / employment to North generating development Tipperary which is appropriate in terms of scale, use and location within the village. • Contain development in order to enhance the village and its setting. County Development Plan 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure Text/Maps to be replaced • Water Supply The village is serviced by a local group water supply.

• Waste Water The village is not served by the public sewer.

Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure. The village is served by a regional road and local roads which link the settlement to Borrisokane and the N52 and N65.

There are no public footpaths on the local road. There is an existing network of public lighting within the settlement.

• Social and Community Infrastructure The village is served by a public house and a caravan park.

There are no public footpaths on the regional road or on the local roads. There is an existing network of public lighting within the settlement.

4.0 Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

There are a number of historic buildings and sites within the village boundaries. Significant buildings within the village which have been included on the Record of Protected Structures include the vast ruins of Ballinderry Mill, Mill Lodge (a former RIC barracks) and Elsie Hogans public house. The bridge over the Ballyfinboy river is also a significant structure in the village and frames the entrance to the village to the south.

Ballinderry Mill in the village is also a recorded monument

Elsie Hogans – S 300 Ballinderry Mill – S296

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Ballinderry Bridge – S 535

5.0 Key Messages for Ballinderry • The settlement should be developed in a properly planned and co-ordinated manner in accordance with the zoning objectives of the settlement plan. • Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on residential zoned sites. Promotion of low-density linear or clustered style development within the village, with the exception of slightly tighter knit development in the core. • The conservation and integration into new development of existing stone walls, trees and native hedgerows, and promotion of similar materials for new boundaries. • High quality designs, which are reflective of the existing rural character of the village, without precluding high quality innovative contemporary designs. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of all developments.

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. The provision of a public footpath is considered a particularly priority. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of the protected structure and archaeological monument (i.e. by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection by record). • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village. • The Council will seek to ensure hedgerows, trees and any natural stone walls are preserved and maintained in any new development proposals. • Promotion of low-density linear or clustered style development within the village, with the exception of slightly tighter knit development in the core.

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STAGE ONE FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT - BALLINDERRY

1.0 Introduction This is the Stage 1 Flood Risk Identification for Variation No. 1 of the County Development Plan 2010 (hereafter referred to as the Plan), prepared in accordance with the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities’ published by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the OPW in November 2009.

The purpose of this process is to identify whether there may be any flooding or surface water management issues related to the plan area that may warrant further investigation through stage 2 and 3 Flood Risk Assessment.

This stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment forms an integral part of the SEA process for Variation of the Plan and will inform the approach to future planning and development in North Tipperary.

2.0 Flood Risk Identification (Stage 1) The following sources of information have been investigated in order to determine flood risk potential; 1. OPW preliminary Flood Risk Assessment indicative fluvial flood maps. 2. Predictive and historic flood maps, and benefiting land maps, such as those at www.floodmaps.ie. 3. Predicative flood maps produced under the CFRAM. 4. River Basin Management Plans and reports. 5. Indicative assessment of existing flood risk under preliminary flood risk assessment. 6. Expert advice from OPW 7. Consultation with local authority 8. Topographical maps. 9. GSI Alluvial deposit map. 10. Liable to flood markings on the old 6 inch maps. 11. Newspaper reports. 12. Consultation with Local Community 13. Walkover survey Each of these sources is addressed individually below:

1. OPW preliminary Flood Risk Assessment indicative fluvial flood maps. These are being produced through the catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study. These maps are not yet available for the River Shannon Catchment.

2. Predictive and historic flood maps, and benefiting land maps, such as those at www.floodmaps.ieVariation. to North Tipperary This website was consulted. It was found that there were no recorded flood events in the village of Ballinderry. County Development Plan 3. Predicative flood maps produced under the CFRAM. The Shannon CatchmentText/Maps Flood Risk and Management to Study be (CFRAM) replaced is to be commenced in 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2013. Therefore the predicative flood maps to be prepared under this project are not yet available.

Assessment has not been able to make reference to any guidance or information which may be contained within it. It is hoped that as part of the review of the Plan, to be completed by 2013 that this information will be available and can feed into the Assessment for the new Plan.

5. Indicative assessment of existing flood risk It is noted that the OPW has no recorded flood events in and around the village.

6. Expert advice from OPW This Stage 1 Flood Risk has been undertaken with the advantage of expert advice from the OPW.

7. Consultation with local authority A site visit was undertaken and planning histories consulted. There is no evidence of flooding history.

8. Topographical maps. County Topographical maps do not adequately address the local Ballinderry area as they are based on the topography of the county.

9. GSI Alluvial deposit map. GSI Soils Map for Ballinderry

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Text/Maps to be replaced The GSI Soils map is set out above for Ballinderry. The yellow/mustard area represents that area where alluvial soils have been historically deposited. Alluvial soil mapping alone is not a definitive gauge of areas at flood risk, however, it a useful indicator of areas where flood events have occurred historically. The GSI Soils Map has informed the Land Use Zoning Map and areas

35 which are potentially liable to flooding have been zoned for amenity uses (save where they have already been developed.

10. Liable to flood markings on the old 6 inch maps. None of the lands within the village or adjacent to the river, within the settlement boundary have been identified on the 6” maps as being ‘liable to flooding’.

11. Newspaper reports The Newspaper Reports available at www.floodmaps.ie were consulted as part of this Stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment. There was no record of reports of flooding in the village.

12. Consultation with local people. Consideration will be given to any comments received during the public consultation phase on the Development Plan that relate to flooding in the area.

13. Walkover survey to assess potential sources of flooding. A number of inspections were carried out on site by the Planning Officer during the preparation of the Variation.

3.0 Conclusion This is the Stage 1 Flood risk assessment for Variation No. 1 to the County Development Plan 2010.

The Planning Authority is satisfied that there is no potential flood risk identified in areas planned for growth in Ballinderry based on an assessment of all the sources listed above and bearing in mind a precautionary approach. This report should be read in conjunction with the SEA and HDA Report documentation as part of the variation process.

It is concluded that there will be no significant flood risk to the Plan area and any surrounding areas as a result of Variation No. 1 to the County Development Plan 2010.

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BALLYINGARRY SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced • To facilitate low density, high 1.0 General Introduction and quality housing appropriate to Development Context the village location.

• Location • To maintain and enhance It located on the N52, approximately half social, community and amenity way between Borrisokane and Birr. facilities within the village.

• • Population To support opportunities for Ballingarry has a population of 574 people commercial and employment (2006 Census) much of which is dispersed facilities. outside the settlement. This is a decrease • To encourage the consolidation from 583 in the 2002 Census. of the village around the

existing crossroads. • Settlement Form

The village is dominated by the N52 3.0 Services and Social which runs through it. The built Infrastructure settlement is formed around two local roads which join the N52 in the • Water Supply village. While the settlement has Ballingarry is served by a public water suffered the loss of its petrol station in supply. recent years, it is the base for two significant companies. • Waste Water The village is not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure

The village is bisected by the N52, with the local road, L-1074 to the west and L- 1070 to the east. Approach roads to the villages are of a high amenity quality and are well maintained. Variation to North Tipperary 2.0 Key aim and objectives There are existing public footpaths within the village and there is a limited The keyCounty aim of the settlement Development plan is to network of public lighting.Plan provide a framework for the development Text/Maps for appropriate to • beSocial replaced and Community residential, commercial and light Infrastructure industrial development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of The village shop and filling station has the village. been closed, but the shop and pumps are Key Objectives still in place and could be opened again. There are two public houses, a community hall and GAA grounds with large hall. On the eastern edge of the village there is a • The settlement should be Church of Ireland Church. The Catholic developed in a properly planned Church is located at the Pike Cross Roads and co-ordinated manner in approximately 1 mile to the east of the accordance with the zoning village. objectives of the settlement plan. • Low density rural clustered style The Community have created an amenity development is promoted on area along Church Lane and there is a residential zoned sites. unique opportunity to identify a looped • Proposals for development will walk around the village within the Plan. require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This 4.0 Architectural and provision will be a key factor Archaeological Heritage which will influence the scale and design of developments. There are a number of significant • Development should contribute historical sites within the village. towards the consolidation of the These include; village centre around the existing junctions. • Ballingarry Castle (in ruins) is Re-opening of the shop and petrol located to the east side of the station would enhance the quality village of life within the village. Tower House Site Church and Graveyard Bee-Boles 6.0 General Development Objectives

In the bawn of Ballingarry castle on a Proposals for development will be south-facing wall are 18 arched recessed assessed in accordance with the arches, known as bee boles. Only a dozen policies and objectives of the County or so of these rare 16th bee boles are Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set recorded in Ireland. In these recesses or out in the main text in Volume 1. boles were placed the straw beehives or skeps. The boles are in three tiers, the In addition to general policy lowest 18 inches off the ground, the highest 9 ft. They are believed to have requirements for development, the been in use until the last century. Bees Council will seek to implement the have always been important in the Irish following objectives: rural economy. • The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the Variation to North Tipperaryprovision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. County Development• The Council Plan will seek to foster a village identity and definition Text/Maps to beof the replacedvillage by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of Protected 5.0 Key Messages for Ballingarry Structures and archaeological monument (i.e. by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection by record). • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village. • The Council will seek to ensure hedgerows, trees and any natural stone walls are preserved and maintained in any new development proposals. • The Council will seek to continue to improve the approach roads to the village and improve traffic calming. • The Council will seek to ensure that development is focused within the village around the core area so as to consolidate the centre of the village. • The Council will seek to develop a looped walk around the village, identified on the zoning map.

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1.0 General Introduction and Development Context

• Location Ballycahill is located on the R-503 regional road c. 5km west of Thurles.

• Population Ballycahill is located in the district electoral division of Ballycahill, which has experienced a population decline 2.0 Key aim and objectives during the inter-censal period 1996-2002 of 13% (from 451 –393 persons). During The key aim of the settlement plan is the 2002-2006 period the population provide a framework for the declined further by 3 people (CSO, development for appropriate residential, 2006). commercial and light industrial development and to enhance the visual • Settlement Form character and amenities of the village. The settlement has developed in a linear pattern running along the regional road and in a southern axis from the Key Objectives crossroads. • To facilitate low density, high quality housing appropriate to the village location. • To maintain and enhance social, community and amenity facilities within the village. • To support opportunities for commercial and employment facilities.

3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure TheVariation village is characterised to by theNorth two Tipperary • thatched properties which abut the Water Supply crossroad and the centrally located The village is serviced by a public water village green.County Developmentsupply. Plan

Text/Maps to • beWaste replaced Water The village is not served by a public wastewater treatment plant. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport 6.0 General Development Objectives Infrastructure

The village is on a key regional transport Proposals for development will be route linking Thurles to Limerick, the R- assessed in accordance with the policies 503. and objectives of the County There is a limited network of footpaths Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set out and public lighting within the village. in the main text in Volume 1.

In addition to general policy • Social and Community requirements for development, the Infrastructure Council will seek to implement the The village is served by a church, public following objectives: house, community hall, school and playing field. • The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the 4.0 Architectural and provision of footpaths and public Archaeological Heritage lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. The thatched house at the regional road • The Council will seek to foster a junction is listed on the record of village identity and definition of protected structures under Volume III of the village by facilitating the the Plan. provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. There are also a number of recorded • The Council will seek to ensure monuments to the west of the village, the protection of protected including includes a fortified church and structures and archaeological graveyard. monument (i.e by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection 5.0 Key Messages for Ballycahill by record). • The Council will seek to control • The settlement should be ribbon development on the developed in a properly planned approach roads to preserve and and co-ordinated manner in consolidate the built environment Variationaccordance with to the zoningNorth Tipperaryof the village. objectives of the settlement plan. • The Council will seek to ensure • Low density rural clustered style hedgerows, trees and any natural developmentCounty is promoted Development on stone walls Plan are preserved and residential zoned sites. maintained in any new • ProposalsText/Maps for development will to bedevelopment replaced proposals. require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of developments. BALLYCOMMON SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and 3.0 Services and Social Development Context Infrastructure

• Location • Ballycommon is a small village Water Supply approximately 3km outside Nenagh on the The village is serviced by a public road to Dromineer. water supply.

• Settlement Form • Waste Water Historically the village has been served The settlement at Ballycommon is very by individual treatment systems. A traditional in origin, given its location recent residential development has at a junction in the road network. The provided a treatment plant capable to village has seen some development in treat effluent from the village. It si recent years, and it is likely that the desirable that future development in village will grow into the future given the village take place through its location close to Nenagh. connections to a communal treatment plant.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure

The village is located at the crossroads of the Regional Road (R-495) and Local Roads (L-1021 and L-1022).

2.0 Key aim and objectives There are currently no public footpaths in the area. Public lighting is provided The key aim of the settlement plan is throughout the settlement. 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 public house, shop/filling Key Objectives station, and community hall.

• Variation To maximise theto tourismNorth 4.0 TipperaryKey Messages for Ballycommon opportunities within the village. • CountyTo facilitate low density, Development high • The settlement Plan should be quality housing appropriate to developed in a properly planned the village location. and co-ordinated manner in Text/Maps to beaccordance replaced with the zoning • To maintain and enhance objectives of the settlement plan. social, community and amenity • Low density rural clustered style facilities within the village. development is promoted on residential zoned sites. • To support opportunities for • Derelict sites within the village commercial and employment should be a focus for facilities. redevelopment. • The conservation and integration into new development of existing stone walls, trees and native hedgerows, and promotion of similar materials for new boundaries. • High quality designs, which are particularly reflective of the predominantly rural character of the area, without precluding high quality innovative contemporary designs.

5.0 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:

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced Ballinree development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of the village. 1.0 General Introduction and Development Context Key Objectives • Location • To facilitate low density, high The village of Ballymackey mid-way quality housing appropriate to the between Nenagh and Toomevara and village location. north of the N7. • To maintain and enhance social, • Settlement Form community and amenity facilities The upper village (Ballymackey) and the within the village. lowerVariation village (Ballinree) areto separated North Tipperary• To support opportunities for by circa 1 km but are reasonably well commercial and employment defined where little development has facilities. taken placeCounty between both. Development Plan

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The key aim of the settlement plan is to • Water Supply provide a framework for the The village is serviced by a public water development for appropriate residential, supply. commercial and light industrial • Waste Water • Ballinree RC Chruch, a detached The village is not serviced by public gable fronted church built c. waste waster treatment system. 1845. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks St. Michaels Church and treatment systems. • Roads and Transport Infrastructure The settlement is served by a local road network. However, the village is located close to strategic route corridor of the N7, the lower village will be located just north of the new M7.

There are no footpaths or public lighting in the upper or lower village. The Rectory • Social and Community Infrastructure The settlement is served by a shop, public house, sports field and garda station.

4.0 Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

There a number of structure of architectural importance in the village including:

• St. Michael Church of Ireland Ballinree Roman Catholic Church Church, which detached single- cell church built c. 1815 and while ruined contributes Variationsignificantly to the to heritage North and Tipperary amenity of the area. County Development Plan • The former rectory/curates house, is a detached L-plan two story dwellingText/Maps which was built c. to be replaced 1845. The walled garden is still in use, and the house is complemented by its outbuildings. TI021-020 Ballymackey Church (in ruins) and Graveyard, The Church was a building used for public Christian • The Council will seek to ensure worship. These can be of any date from the protection of the protected c. 500 AD onwards and the graveyard structure and archaeological associated with it. monument (i.e by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection 5.0 Key Messages for by record). Ballymackey/Ballinree • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the • The settlement should be approach roads to preserve and developed in a properly planned consolidate the built environment and co-ordinated manner in of the village. accordance with the zoning • The Council will seek to ensure objectives of the settlement plan. hedgerows, trees and any natural • Low density rural clustered style stone walls are preserved and development is promoted on maintained in any new residential zoned sites. development proposals. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of developments.

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: Variation to North Tipperary • The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the provisionCounty of footpaths Developmentand public Plan lighting to enhance the local infrastructure.Text/Maps to be replaced • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. BALLINACLOUGH SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced • To facilitate low density, high 1.0 General Introduction and quality housing appropriate to the Development Context village location.

• To maintain and enhance social, • Location community and amenity facilities Ballinaclough is located c. 6km south of within the village. Nenagh. • To support opportunities for • Population commercial and employment The village is located the D.E.D of facilities. Ballinaclough. The population of Ballinaclough (DED) is 654 persons, an 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure increase of 5.1% since 1996 (CSO, 1996). • Water Supply

• Settlement Form The village is serviced by a public water The village is characterised by its supply. picturesque setting afforded by its location on the Nenagh River and the • Waste Water presence of a number of structure of archaeological and architectural The village is not served by the public significance. sewer. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure

The area is served by a local road network. However, given its relative 2.0 Key aim and objectives proximity to Nenagh is close to key strategic road transport corridors. The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the There are no public footpaths and a developmentVariation for appropriate to residential North limited Tipperary network of public lighting. and commercial development and to enhance the visual character and • Social and Community amenitiesCounty of the village. DevelopmentInfrastructure Plan The village provide little local service

Text/Maps toprovision, be with replaced the local school an RC Key Objectives church located in the rural hinterland. • To maintain and protect the Architectural and Archaeological 4.0 Architectural and heritage of the area. Archaeological Heritage

The settlement has a strong historical • Low density rural clustered style legacy and is one of two medieval development is promoted on manors established in the 12th century to residential zoned sites. support the Anglo-Norman Butler family • Development proposed should have in Nenagh. particular regarded to the architectural heritage of the area. • There are a number of recorded Proposals for development will monuments located within the require provision to be made for on- site effluent treatment. This settlement. There are also a number of provision will be a key factor which buildings within the settlement which will influence the scale and design are listed on the record of protected of developments. structures under Volume III of the Plan. There include Ballinnaclough House and 6.0 General Development Objectives the bridge over the Nenagh River. Proposals for development will be Bridge S692 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 Church S409 provision and/or facilitate the provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. Variation to North • TipperaryThe Council will seek to ensure the protection of the protected structure and archaeological 5.0 Key CountyMessages for Ballinaclough Development monument (i.ePlan by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection • The settlementText/Maps should be developed to beby record). replaced in a properly planned and co- • The Council will seek to control ordinated manner in accordance ribbon development on the with the zoning objectives of the approach roads to preserve and settlement plan. consolidate the built environment of the village. • The Council will seek to ensure hedgerows, trees and any natural stone walls are preserved and maintained in any new development proposals.

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1.0 General Introduction and Development Context

• Location The village of Birdhill is located mid-way between Limerick City (20km) and Nenagh Town (19km). Ballina/Killaloe is situated c. 5km to the north west while Newport is situated c. 6km to the south west.

• Population Birdhill is located in the Birdhill DED and had a population of 671 in 2006. This represented an increase of 83 persons or 14.1% from 2002.

• Settlement Form Birdhill has predominantly a linear shape, the central core of the village has developed along the R445 (former N7) and from there the village expanded outwards along the routes of the Newport road R504, the R494 (Ballina Road) and the R466 (Coosane/Shannon Crossing).

The village core unlike most traditional villages is not formed by a ‘street’ but rather a series of detached buildings with a mix of residential and commercial units.

It is noteworthy that the built fabric of the village core has not altered significantly over the past 100 years, as illustrated by the historical and most recent ordinance survey maps of the settlements.

2.0 Key Aim and Objectives

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. • To support opportunities for commercial and employment facilities. • 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 delineated village boundary in order to protect the area Variationof high amenity within which to the Northvillage is set. Tipperary • Foster the creation of a more coherent settlement, with adequate critical mass to maintain/improve local service provision. County Development Plan 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure

• Water SupplyText/Maps to be replaced The village is serviced by a public water supply.

• Waste Water The village is not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure. The new M7, which has recently been opened bypasses the village and will reduce travel times to nearby towns, including the primary service centres of Limerick and Nenagh.

The opening of the motorway presents a number of advantages for the settlement, including increased traffic and pedestrian safety, reduced noise and pollution.

The village has a key advantage in being located on the Limerick-Ballybrophy-Dublin railway line which provides daily services.

Public footpaths are evident within the village and there is an existing network of public lighting within the settlement.

• Social and Community Infrastructure The village is served by a public house, pub/restaurant and furniture store.

4.0 Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

There are a number of historic buildings and sites within the village boundaries. Significant buildings within the village considered worthy of protection and other buildings/features of note in and around the village are illustrated below.

Browser’s Furniture Company - S 711 Matt The Threshers – S 712

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Birdhill Railway Station - S 709

5.0 Key Messages for Birdhill

• The settlement should be developed in a properly planned and co-ordinated manner in accordance with the zoning objectives of the settlement plan. • Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on residential zoned sites. Promotion of low-density linear or clustered style development within the village, with the exception of slightly tighter knit development in the core. • The conservation and integration into new development of existing stone walls, trees and native hedgerows, and promotion of similar materials for new boundaries. • High quality designs, which are reflective of the existing rural character of the village, without precluding high quality innovative contemporary designs. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of all developments.

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 improve and extend the provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • A traditional streetscape which maintains where possible the front boundary wall and trees. The Council will seek to ensure hedgerows, trees and any natural stone walls are preserved and maintained in any new development proposals. • Promotion of low-density linear or clustered style development within the village, with the exception of slightly tighter knit development in the core. • Buildings which respect the scale, massing and design of existing buildings in the village. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of protected structures. • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village. The creation of a civic space, designed for active public use. • Protection of public vistas to Lough Derg. • Retention of Existing Structures on the sites where appropriate. •Variation Landscaping of native species to and North incorporating flower Tipperary beds indicative of the area. • All developments within the village shall have due regard to the Birdhill Village Design Statement.County Development Plan

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STAGE ONE FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT - BIRDHILL

This stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment forms an integral part of the SEA process for Variation of the Plan and will inform the approach to future planning and development in North Tipperary.

2. Predictive and historic flood maps, and benefiting land maps, such as those at www.floodmaps.ieVariation. to North Tipperary This website was consulted. It was found that there were no recorded flood events in the village of Birdhill. County Development Plan 3. Predicative flood maps produced under the CFRAM. The Shannon CatchmentText/Maps Flood Risk and Management to Study be (CFRAM) replaced is to be commenced in 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2013. Therefore the predicative flood maps to be prepared under this project are not yet available.

5. Indicative assessment of existing flood risk There is no river flowing through Birdhill village and the topography is such that the land falls from the south east to north west direction. A recorded flood event took place on the Shannon Callows in January 2005. This land is at a substantially lower level to the village itself. It is noted that the OPW has no recorded flood events in the village.

6. Expert advice from OPW This Stage 1 Flood Risk has been undertaken with the advantage of expert advice from the OPW.

7. Consultation with local authority A site visit was undertaken and planning histories consulted. There is no evidence of flooding history.

8. Topographical maps. County Topographical maps do not adequately address the local Birdhill area as they are based on the topography of the county.

9. GSI Alluvial deposit map. GSI Soils Map for Birdhill

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The GSI Soils map is set out above for Birdhill. The red area represents that area where Acid Brown Earths BrownText/Maps Podzolics soils are in existence. to The beGSI Soils replaced Map has informed the Land Use Zoning Map.

11. Newspaper reports The Newspaper Reports available at www.floodmaps.ie were consulted as part of this Stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment. There was no record of reports of flooding in the village.

12. Consultation with local people. Consideration will be given to any comments received during the public consultation phase on the 2010 Development Plan variation that relate to flooding in the area.

13. Walkover survey to assess potential sources of flooding. A number of inspections were carried out on site by the Planning Officer during the preparation of the Variation.

3.0 Conclusion This is the Stage 1 Flood risk assessment for Variation No. 1 to the County Development Plan 2010.

The Planning Authority is satisfied that there is no potential flood risk identified in areas planned for growth in Birdhill based on an assessment of all the sources listed above and bearing in mind a precautionary approach. This report should be read in conjunction with the SEA and HDA documentation prepared as part of the variation process.

It is concluded that there will be no significant flood risk to the Plan area and any surrounding areas as a result of Variation No. 1 to the County Development Plan 2010.

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CARRIG SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced Key Objectives 1.0 General Introduction and Development Context • To facilitate low density, high quality housing appropriate to • Location the village location. Carrig is a small village which has • developed around the small river which To maintain and enhance runs through it and junction of the N52 social, community and amenity with local road L-1075. facilities within the village. • To support opportunities for • Population commercial and employment The settlement of Carrig has a facilities. population of 188 people (CSO, 2006) up from 186 people in the 2002 Census. 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure • Settlement Form • Water Supply The built settlement is formed by a The village is serviced by a public cluster of buildings, centred on either water supply. side of the river. The village is linear in nature and is dominated by the N52 • Waste Water which runs through it. The village is not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure

The settlement is strategically located on the N52 approximately half way between Ballngarry and Birr.

There are no public footpaths within the village and there is a limited

network of public lighting. Variation to North Tipperary 2.0 Key aim and objectives • Social and Community Infrastructure The keyCounty aim of the settlement Development plan is Plan provide a framework for the The settlement is served by a shop with development forText/Maps appropriate residential toa filling be station, replaced a church, public house, and commercial development and to a community hall and there is a sports enhance the visual character and field located 0.4km outside the village. amenities of the village.

4.0 Architectural and on-site effluent treatment. This Archaeological Heritage provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and There are a number of significant design of developments. historical sites within the village. These include; 6.0 General Development Objectives Carrig castle (site of) Proposals for development will be Carrig Windmill (in ruins) 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:

Structures and archaeological 5.0 Key Messages for Carrig monument (i.e by preservation in situ or at a minimum • The settlement should be protection by record). developed in a properly planned • The Council will seek to and co-ordinated manner in control ribbon development on Variationaccordance with to the North zoning Tipperarythe approach roads to preserve objectives of the settlement plan. and consolidate the built • Low density rural clustered style environment of the village. Countydevelopment is promoted Development on • The Council Plan will seek to ensure residential zoned sites. • hedgerows, trees and any The riverText/Maps which runs through the to benatural replaced stone walls are village provides an opportunity to extending the amenity area and preserved and maintained in provide a river walk. Development any new development in the vicinity should seek to proposals. ensure its amenity value is • The Council will seek to enhanced and protected. continue to improve the • Proposals for development will approach roads to the village require provision to be made for and improve traffic calming. CARRIGAHORIG SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced • To maintain and enhance 1.0 General Introduction and social, community and amenity Development Context facilities within the village.

• Location • To support opportunities for The village of Carrigahorig is located in commercial and employment the north of the County c. 30km north of facilities. Nenagh. The N65 to Portumna runs through it, and the R493 to Terryglass lies • To focus development around to its south. the core of the village.

The village is situated within 2km of the eastern shore of Lough Derg on a 3.0 Services and Social picturesque river with a small waterfall. Infrastructure

• Population • Water Supply Carrigahorig is located in the D.E.D. of The village is serviced by a public Terryglass and has a population of 451. water supply. The population has decreased by 53 people between 2002-2006. (CSO, • Waste Water 2006). The village is not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village • Settlement Form are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems. The built settlement is formed by a cluster of buildings, centred on either • Roads and Transport side of the river. The village is small in Infrastructure nature and is dominated by the 90 degree bend on the N65 which lies in The village is well serviced by key the centre of the village. transport links, located at the junction of national secondary road N65 The village community have developed (Borrisokane/Portumna Road) and and maintained an attractive riverside regional road R493 to Terryglass. park within the village, focused on the waterfall. This provides a focal point There are no recognisable public for the village. footpaths in the area. Public lighting is provided within the settlement. 2.0 Key aim and objectives Variation to North Tipperary• Social and Community The key aim of the settlement plan is to Infrastructure provide a framework for the developmentCounty for appropriate Developmentresidential The village centre provides Plan a selection of and commercial development and to services such as a post office, a shop and a enhance the Text/Maps visual character and topublic be house. Therereplaced are a small number of amenities of the village. residences within the village.

4.0 Key Messages for Carrigahorig Key Objectives

• To facilitate low density, high • The settlement should be quality housing appropriate to developed in a properly planned the village location. and co-ordinated manner in accordance with the zoning • The Council will seek to objectives of the settlement plan. continue to improve the • Low density rural clustered style approach roads to the village development is promoted on and improve traffic calming. residential zoned sites. • The Council will seek to ensure • Development in the vicinity of the that development is focused amenity area and the river should seek to ensure its value to the within the village around the community is enhanced and core area so as to consolidate protected. the centre of the village. • Proposals for development will • The Council will seek the require provision to be made for redevelopment of derelict sites on-site effluent treatment. This within the village. provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of developments.

5.0 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:

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3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure 1.0 General Introduction and Development Context • Water Supply The village is serviced by a public water • Location supply. Castleiney is a small located c. 5km east of Templemore. The village is sometimes known • Waste Water locally as Washpen. A public wastewater treatment plant does not serve the village. Developments within the • Population village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems. Casttleiney is located within the DED of • Roads and Transport Infrastructure Templetouhy which had a population of 837 in 2006. This represented a decrease of 16 since The village is served by a network of local 2002 (CSO, 2006). roads, linking to the R-502 to the north.

There are no public footpaths within the • Settlement Form settlement and a limited network of public lighting. The is a clustered settlement which has developed around the local road crossroads. • Social and Community New development has built up in a linear Infrastructure pattern to the east of the crossroads. The village is served by a church, parish hall, school, shop and FAS office. 2.0 Aim and Objectives 4.0 Architectural Heritage The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the development for The RC Church and 1930s handball alley are appropriate residential, commercial and light protected structures under the plan proposed industrial development and to enhance the protected structures. visual character and amenities of the village. Castleiney RC Church S702 Key Objectives • To facilitate low density, high quality housing appropriate to the village location. • To maintain and enhance social, Variationcommunity and amenity to facilitiesNorth Tipperary within the village.

• To supportCounty the provision of Developmenta local shop Plan to serve the settlement and its

hinterland. Text/Maps to be replacedHandball Alley S704 • To support opportunities for commercial and employment facilities.

Full record of protected structures is contained in Volume III of the Plan.

5.0 Key messages for Caslteleiny

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. • VariationThe Council will seek to fosterto aNorth village Tipperary identity and definition of the village by facilitatingCounty the provision ofDevelopment hard and Plan soft landscaping and signage. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of theText/Maps protected structures. to be replaced • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village. • The Council will seek the provision of play areas in new residential developments.

CLONAKENNY SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced development and to enhance the visual 1.0 General Introduction and character and amenities of the village. Development Context

• Location Clonakenny is a small settlement located c. 7km south east of Dunkerrin.

Key Objectives • To facilitate low density, high quality housing appropriate to the • Population village location. The village is located within the DED of • To maintain and enhance social, Bourney West. The population was 371 community and amenity facilities in 2006, which represented a decrease of within the village. 12 people since 2002 (CSO, 2006). • To support the provision of a • Settlement Form local shop to serve the settlement The village has a dispersed settlement and its hinterland. pattern, with no defined streetscape. • To support opportunities for However, the village has a rich historical commercial and employment heritage and the archaeological facilities. monuments at the south of the settlement, the church and vernacular 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure buildings contribute to the traditional • Water Supply village character. The village is serviced by a public water supply. The natural environment of the village has been greatly enhanced by the • Waste Water developmentVariation of incidental amenityto North areas The Tipperary village is not served by a public and landscaping and the approach roads wastewater treatment plant. are particularly characterised by natural Developments within the village are stone walls.County Developmentserved by individual Plan on-site septic tanks and treatment systems. 2.0 Aim andText/Maps Objectives to be replaced

The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the development for appropriate residential, commercial and light industrial • Roads and Transport Infrastructure The village is served by a network of local roads, linking north to the N7 and to Templemore to the south.

There is a limited network of footpaths and public lighting within the settlement.

• Social and Community Infrastructure

There are a number of recorded The village is served by a public house archaeological monuments at the south and church. There is a fully equipped edge of the settlement including a playground and picnic area, which was church, which dates back to early recently developed to the south of the Christian times (TN023-030003) and a settlement near Castlepark estate. Fortified House and walled bawn dating

back to the 1500s. (TN023-030001/02). Clonakenny G.A.A. grounds are located to the c. 1km north of the settlement at Full record of protected structures is Corriga. contained in Volume III of the Plan.

4.0 Architectural and Archaeological 5.0 Key Messages for Clonakenny Heritage

• The settlement should be St. Bridget’s RC Church (S-663) built in developed in a properly planned 1899, a focal building in the village is a and co-ordinated manner in proposed protected structure under Draft accordance with the zoning Plan. objectives of the settlement plan. • St. Bridget’s RC Church (S-663) Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on residential zoned sites. • The expansion of local services to particular include a local shop is promoted. Variation to North Tipperary• The amenity areas should be maintained and an opportunity is provided to provide an additional County Developmentriver amenity Plan area at the northern boundary. Text/Maps to • beProposals replaced for development will require provision to be made for The local pub a building dating to c. on-site effluent treatment. This 1879 is also proposed for protection. provision will be a key factor, which will influence the scale and design of developments.

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. It is a specific objective to make provision for a footpath should be made to provide a pedestrian link to the playground.

• The Council will seek the preservation of existing stone walls and natural hedgerows within development proposals. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of the protected structure and archaeological monuments (i.e by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection by record). • The Council will seek to control Variationribbon development to onNorth the Tipperary approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment ofCounty the village. Development Plan • The Council will seek to ensure hedgerowsText/Maps and trees are to be replaced preserved, particularly on land abutting the river.

CLONMORE SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure Development Context • Water Supply • Location The village is serviced by an existing Clonmore is located 5km northeast of public water supply. Templemore Town on the regional road R-433 linking Templemore and • Waste Water Rathdowney. Clonmore was one of the ‘Seven Villages Sewage DBO Sewerage • Population Scheme’. The waste water treatment The settlement is located within the plant became operational in November, DED of Killavinoge. The population in 2008 and caters for a design population 2006 was 405, the exact number which equivalent of 300 people. existed in 2002 (CSO, 2006). • Roads and Transport • Settlement Form Infrastructure The village has a predominantly linear The settlement is served by the regional pattern, with development largely road west to Templemore and by a local located along the local road running road network linking the N62 north of north. The natural centre point of the the village. village is defined by the cluster of community buildings, which includes There is an network of public footpaths the church, pub and community centre. and lighting but it does not cover the entire area. 2.0 Aim and Objectives • Social and Community The key aim of the settlement plan is to Infrastructure provide a framework for the development for appropriate residential, The village is served by church, school, commercial and light industrial public house, shop and community hall development and to enhance the visual and a playground. character and amenities of the village.

KeyVariation Objectives to North Tipperary • To facilitate low density, high quality housing appropriate to the villageCounty location. Development Plan • To maintain and enhance social, communityText/Maps and amenity facilities to be replaced within the village.

• To support opportunities for commercial and employment facilities. 4.0 Archaeological Heritage In addition to general policy The RC Church, a detached gable requirements for development, the fronted church built in 1832, is listed as Council will seek to implement the a protected structure under Volume III of following objectives: the Plan • The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the St. Anns’ RC Church DPS699 provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local . infrastructure. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • The Council will seek to make provision for traffic calming 5.0 Key Messages for Clonmore proposals within the village boundary. • The settlement should be • The Council will seek to ensure developed in a properly planned the protection of the protected and co-ordinated manner in structures. accordance with the zoning • The Council will seek to control objectives of the settlement plan. ribbon development on the • The up-graded wastewater approach roads to preserve and treatment plant provides an consolidate the built environment opportunity to facilitate new of the village. residential and commercial developments. • Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on residential zoned sites. • The definition of the village should be improved by Variationinfrastructure improvements,to North Tipperary landscaping and signage.

County Development Plan 6.0 General Development Objectives Text/Maps to be replaced 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. DOLLA SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced Key Objectives 1.0 General Introduction and • To facilitate low density, high Development Context quality housing appropriate to the

village location. • Location Dolla is a small settlement, located 5km • To maintain and enhance social, southwest of Nenagh at the junction of community and amenity facilities two regional road corridors, the R-499 within the village. and R497. • To support opportunities for commercial and employment • Population facilities. The settlement is located within the DED’s of Ballinclough and Kilmore. The population in these DEDs has 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure remained effectively static in recent years, only growing from 212 people to • Water Supply 214 people during the 2002-2006 inter- The village is serviced by a public water censal period (CSO, 1996). supply.

• Settlement Form • Waste Water

The built settlement is formed by a The village is not serviced by public cluster of buildings, centred on the Dolla waste waster treatment system. river. The main focal building is the Developments within the village are pub/shop and former petrol station on served by individual on-site septic tanks the northern side of the R499. and treatment systems.

The settlement has a scenic natural • Roads and Transport setting given its location at the foothills Infrastructure of the Silvermines Mountains. The natural setting is enhanced by the mature The settlement is strategically located on hedgerows and trees which line the two main regional transport routes approach roads, and the demesne walls running north-south from Nenagh and and gate lodges of Kilboy house which onto the R507 to Thurles and east-west mark the entrance to the village when from the N7 through Silvermines to approachingVariation from the east. to NorthToomevara. Tipperary

2.0 Key aim and objectives There are no public footpaths within the County Developmentvillage and there is aPlan limited network of The key aim of the settlement plan is to public lighting. provide a Text/Maps framework for the to be replaced development for appropriate residential, • Social and Community commercial and light industrial Infrastructure development and to enhance the visual The settlement is served by a shop, character and amenities of the village. public house, sports field and garda station.

which will influence the scale 4.0 Architectural Heritage and design of developments.

The Garda Station is a protected 6.0 General Development Objectives structure (S145) under the County Development Plan. The structure was a Proposals for development will be former RIC barracks and was built c. assessed in accordance with the policies 1890. The structure is the oldest building and objectives of the County within the settlement boundary and Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set out provides a historical context to the in the main text in Volume 1. settlement. 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. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the 5.0 Key Messages for Dolla provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • The settlement should be • The Council will seek to ensure developed in a properly planned the protection of the protected and co-ordinated manner in structure and archaeological accordance with the zoning monument (i.e by preservation in objectives of the settlement plan. situ or at a minimum protection • Low density rural clustered style by record). development is promoted on • The Council will seek to control residential zoned sites. ribbon development on the • The Dolla river provides an approach roads to preserve and Variationopportunity to extendingto North the Tipperaryconsolidate the built environment amenity area and provide a river of the village. walk. Development in the • The Council will seek to ensure vicinityCounty should seek toDevelopment ensure its hedgerows, treesPlan and any natural amenity value is enhanced and stone walls are preserved and protected.Text/Maps to bemaintained replaced in any new • Proposals for development will development proposals. require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor DROM SETTLEMENT PLAN

• Population Key Objectives Drom is located within the DED of • To facilitate low density, high Drom which had a population of 920 in quality housing appropriate to the 2006. This is an increase of 127 since village location. 2002 (CSO, 2006). • To maintain and enhance social, community and amenity facilities

within the village. • Settlement Form Drom is a small traditional ‘cross road’ • To support opportunities for village defined by a cluster of buildings. commercial and employment There has been little development within facilities. the settlement in the recent past which 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure from a built environment perspective has contributed to the preservation of the village character. • Water Supply The village is serviced by a public water supply.

• Waste Water The village is not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure Variation to North Tipperary The village is served by a local road County Developmentnetwork and well connectedPlan to nearby settlements by the regional road, R-591.

Text/Maps toThere be is a limited replaced network of footpaths and public lighting in the village.

• Social and Community Infrastructure 6.0 General Development Objectives

The village is served by a church, public Proposals for development will be house, community hall and playing field. assessed in accordance with the policies and objectives of the County 4.0 Architectural Heritage Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set out in the main text in Volume 1. The thatched house at the local road junction an is listed as a protected In addition to general policy structure in Volume III of the Plan. requirements for development, the Council will seek to implement the following objectives: Thatch House (S754) • The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. Full record of protected structures is • The Council will seek to ensure contained in Volume III of the Draft the protection of the protected Plan and recorded monuments are structure and archaeological illustrated on the attached map. monument (i.e by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection 5.0 Key Messages for Drom by record). • The Council will seek to control • The settlement should be ribbon development on the developed in a properly planned approach roads to preserve and and co-ordinated manner in consolidate the built environment accordance with the zoning of the village. Variationobjectives of the settlement to North plan. Tipperary• The Council will seek to ensure • Low density rural clustered style hedgerows, trees and any natural development is promoted on stone walls are preserved and residentialCounty zoned sites. Development maintained Plan in any new • Proposals for development will development proposals. require Text/Mapsprovision to be made for to be replaced on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor, which will influence the scale and design of developments.

2.4 Other Features the dead, not associated with a church The National Inventory of Architectural and sometimes defined by a low earthen Heritage lists the local Church as Reg. or stone bank. These date from the No. 22403501, Saint Mary's Roman medieval period (5th - 16th centuries Catholic Church a detached gable- AD) up to the 20th century. fronted T-plan church with apse, built 1829, with three-bay nave, single-bay transepts, and re-entrant corners. This building is located in a prominent position within the village.

The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage lists the public house as Reg. No. 22403502 a detached three-bay single-storey house, built c. 1800, with glazed porch addition to front and a hipped reed thatched roof with raised ridge, swept over porch, and having rendered chimneystack. This building is an interesting example of Irish vernacular architecture. Although it has been recently renovated and extended, it retains much of its original form.

National Monuments Record shows TI035-001 Ritual Site - Holy Well possibleVariation - A well or spring,to North which Tipperary usually bears a saint's name and is often reputed County to possess miraculous Development healing Plan properties. These may have their origins in prehistory but are associated with devotions from Text/Mapsthe medieval period (5th- to be replaced 16th centuries AD) onwards.

National Monuments Record shows TI035-002 Burial Ground possible - An area of ground, set apart for the burial of DROMBANE SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and Key Objectives Development Context • To facilitate low density, high • Location quality housing appropriate to the Drombane is located 5km southwest of village location. Ballycahill at the base of Knockalough • To maintain and enhance social, Hill. community and amenity facilities

within the village. • Population Drombane is located within the Rural • To support opportunities for Electoral Division of Moyaliff, which commercial and employment had a population of 392 in 2006. This facilities. represented an increase of 7% since 2002 (CSO, 2006). 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure

• Settlement Form • Water Supply Drombane is a traditional rural The village is serviced by a public water settlement formed by a cluster of supply. detached buildings running close to the Aughboy River. • Waste Water The village is not serviced by a public wastewater treatment plant. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure

The village is served by a local road There has been no significant network linking it to north to the R503 development within the village, save for and to the south to Holycross. a small housing scheme and a partially There is a limited network of footpaths constructed redevelopment of the local and public lighting in the village. pub.Variation to North Tipperary

County Development• Plan 2.0 Key aim and objectives Social and Community Infrastructure The key aim ofText/Maps the settlement plan is to be replaced provide a framework for the The village is served by a shop, public development for appropriate residential, house, community hall, church and commercial and light industrial graveyard. development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of the village. 4.0 Architectural and Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set out Archaeological Heritage in the main text in Volume 1.

St Mary’s Church which forms a central In addition to general policy and prominent position in the village is a requirements for development, the protected structure. Council will seek to implement the following objectives: St Mary’s Church S841 • The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft Full record of protected structures is landscaping and signage. contained in Volume III of the Plan. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of the protected 5.0 Key Messages for Drombane structures. • The Council will seek to control • The settlement should be ribbon development on the developed in a properly planned approach roads to preserve and and co-ordinated manner in consolidate the built environment accordance with the zoning of the village. objectives of the settlement plan. • The Council will seek to ensure • Low density rural clustered style hedgerows; trees and any natural development is promoted on stone walls are preserved and residential zoned sites. maintained in any new • The Aughboy river provides an development proposals. opportunity to provide a passive amenity area. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for Variationon-site effluent treatment. to North This Tipperary provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale andCounty design of developments. Development Plan

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Proposals for development will be assessed in accordance with the policies and objectives of the County GARRYKENNEDY SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and Development Context

• Location Garrykennedy (Garraí Uí Chinnéide) is located north of Portroe less than two miles off the Nenagh-Ballina R494 lake-drive road. The settlement is located at the edge of Lough Derg. Fronted by two impressive harbours, Castle (in ruins) and a slipway. Garrykennedy is a small rural lakeside village with a distinctive character defined by traditional buildings, stone walls and lake harbours. The land surrounding the village rises and is wooded with many farms.

The village is a popular centre for fishing and water sports and attracts a large number of visitors to the area. Over the years, the village has entered and been commended in the Tidy Towns competitions. The Lough Derg Way passes through the village.

• Population Although the core of the village is quite compact, Garrykennedy extends over a much larger area. It has approximately 50 residential buildings within the village area accounting for a population of about c.100. Of the 50 residences in Garrykennedy, 25 (50%) are holiday homes with no one residing in them on a permanent basis. If the settlement continues to follow this pattern of development, it will result in all the negative aspects associated with rural development in Ireland without any of the benefits of community and cultural development.

During the period 1991 and 2006 the population of the Castletown DED (of which Garrykennedy forms part) grew by 24.4%. In fact there has been a higher increase in population in Castletown between the 1996/2002 Census (6.5%) and the 2002/2006 Census (10%).

• Settlement Form The history of Garrykennedy dates back to the Norman era, when the village was the stronghold of the O’Kennedys. The ruins of their castle, built in 1480 on the lake shore remains the centerpiece of the village today.

The old stone Quay in the village was built in the late 1700's (extended in 1829) using stone from the old castle. The Quay was used in the 1800’s to ship slate from the nearby slate quarries in Portroe.

Generally the original houses form a small terrace, and one and half and two storey dwellings front the road.

Newer residential development takes the form of detached houses within cul-de-sacs. A line of one-off detached two storey houses has recently been built on the approach road to the village. Variation to North Tipperary • Tourism GarrykennedyCounty is a popular tourist Development destination. Recent improvements toPlan the harbour and the provision of changing facilities cater for increased cruiser traffic and the needs of other visitors. Walking, hiking and fishing are also popular to the area. Text/Maps to be replaced 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 Garrykennedy 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. • Cater for a number of small 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

• Water Supply The village is serviced by a public water supply.

• Waste Water There is no public sewage facility.

• Roads and Transport Infrastructure. Garrykennedy is situated on local road L 2138-0, just 2km north of Portore village and conveniently located in relation to Nenagh town. There are currently no public footpaths in the village and public lighting will need upgrading and improvement.

• Social and Community Infrastructure The village is served by two public houses, one with a restaurant. With regards to amenity facilities there are Bar-B-Q facilities in the village and public toilet and shower facilities. The village is also serviced by private and public marinas.

5.0 Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

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5.0 Natura 2000 Sites

Given its location on the shores of Lough Derg, Garrykennedy village abuts Lough Derg proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Any development proposed within the village will need to clearly demonstrate as part of any planning application that no negative impact is caused to the Natura 2000 sites.

6.0 Key Messages for Garrykennedy

• The settlement should be developed in a properly planned and co-ordinated manner in accordance with the zoning objectives of the settlement plan. • Developments which would be harmful to, or that would result in a significant deterioration of habitats and/or disturbance of species in a Natura 2000 site will be resisted. • Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on residential zoned sites. Promotion of low-density linear or clustered style development within the village, with the exception of slightly tighter knit development in the core. • Facilitate and encourage the development of commercial and employment opportunities which are necessary in sustaining its tourism base. • Encourage the use of natural building and boundary materials. • The conservation and integration into new development of existing stone walls, trees and native hedgerows, and promotion of similar materials for new boundaries. • High quality designs, which are reflective of the existing rural character of the village, without precluding high quality innovative contemporary designs.

7.0 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 improve and extend the provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • A traditional streetscape which maintains where possible the front boundary wall and trees. The Council will seek to ensure hedgerows, trees and any natural stone walls are preserved Variationand maintained in any new to development North proposals. Tipperary • Promotion of low-density linear or clustered style development within the village, with the exceptionCounty of slightly tighter knitDevelopment development in the core. Plan • Buildings which respect the scale, massing and design of existing buildings in the village. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of protected structures, historic buildings and buildings/structuresText/Maps of archaeological significance. to be replaced • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village • Protection of public vistas to and from Lough Derg. • Protection of Natura 2000 site.

• Encourage and facilitate co-operation between/ amongst the different development interests in order to maximise community gain, for the greater good of the settlement. • Encourage the creation of walking routes through the village. • All developments within the village shall have due regard to the Garrykennedy Village Design Statement.

8.0 Specific Objective

T1: Mixed Use – Tourism It is a specific objective of the Council that any proposped development of these sites shall be for tourism related activities which are necessary in sustaining Garrykennedy’s tourism base. Development will ensure that the integrity of the Special Protection Area (SPA) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) are protected.

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STAGE ONE FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT - GARRYKENNEDY

This stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment forms an integral part of the SEA process for Variation of the Plan and will inform the approach to future planning and development in North Tipperary.

2.0 Flood Risk Identification (Stage 1) The following sources of information have been investigated in order to determine flood risk potential;

1. OPW preliminary Flood Risk Assessment indicative fluvial flood maps. 2. Predictive and historic flood maps, and benefiting land maps, such as those at www.floodmaps.ie. 3. Predicative flood maps produced under the CFRAM. 4. River Basin Management Plans and reports. 5. Indicative assessment of existing flood risk under preliminary flood risk assessment. 6. Expert advice from OPW 7. Consultation with local authority 8. Topographical maps. 9. GSI Alluvial deposit map. 10. Liable to flood markings on the old 6 inch maps. 11. Newspaper reports. 12. Consultation with Local Community 13. Walkover survey

Each of these sources is addressed individually below:

1. OPW preliminary Flood Risk Assessment indicative fluvial flood maps. These are being produced through the catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study.Variation These maps are not yet toavailable North for the River Shannon Tipperary Catchment.

3. Predicative flood maps produced under the CFRAM. The Shannon Catchment Flood Risk and Management Study (CFRAM) is to be commenced in 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2013. Therefore the predicative flood maps to be prepared under this project are not yet available.

4. Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plans and reports. The Shannon Catchment Flood Risk and Management Study (CFRAM) is to be commenced in 2010 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2013. Therefore this Stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment has not been able to make reference to any guidance or information which may be contained within it. It is hoped that as part of the review of the Plan, to be completed by 2013 that this information will be available and can feed into the Assessment for the new Plan.

5. Indicative assessment of existing flood risk There is no river flowing through Garrykennedy and the topography is such that the land falls in a south to north direction. It is noted that the OPW has no recorded flood events in and around the village.

6. Expert advice from OPW This Stage 1 Flood Risk has been undertaken with the advantage of expert advice from the OPW.

7. Consultation with local authority A site visit was undertaken and planning histories consulted. There is no evidence of flooding history.

8. Topographical maps. County Topographical maps indicate that Garrykennedy is situated on lands gradually inclining south to north toward the basin of Lough Derg.

9. GSI Alluvial deposit map. GSI Soils Map for Garrykennedy

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The GSI Soils map is set out above for Garrykennedy. The red area represents where Acid Brown Earths Brown Podzolics soils are in existence. The GSI Soils Map has informed the Land Use Zoning Map.

11. Newspaper reports The Newspaper Reports available at www.floodmaps.ie were consulted as part of this Stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment. There was no record of reports of flooding in the village.

12. Consultation with local people. Consideration will be given to any comments received during the public consultation phase on the Development Plan that relate to flooding in the area.

13. Walkover survey to assess potential sources of flooding. A number of inspections were carried out on site by the Planning Officer during the preparation of the Variation.

3.0 Conclusion This is the Stage 1 Flood risk assessment for Variation No. 1 to the County Development Plan 2010.

The Planning Authority is satisfied that there is no potential flood risk identified in areas planned for growth in Garrykennedy based on an assessment of all the sources listed above and bearing in mind a precautionary approach. This report should be read in conjunction with the SEA and HDA documentation prepared as part of the variation process.

It is concluded that there will be no significant flood risk to the Plan area and any surrounding areas as a result of Variation No. 1 to the County Development Plan 2010.

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GORTAGARRY SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure 1.0 General Introduction and Development Context • Water Supply The village is serviced by a public water • Location supply. Gortagarry is a very small settlement located c. 6km south-west of • Waste Water Toomevara. The village is not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village • Population are served by individual on-site septic The village is located within the DED of tanks and treatment systems. Aghnamedle. The population was 275 • Roads and Transport people in 2006 which represented an Infrastructure increase of 4 people in the since 2002 (CSO, 2006). The village is served by a network of local roads. There is no footpaths or • Settlement Form public lighting with the village. The settlement is formed by a cluster of buildings, which is afforded a sense of • Social and Community place and identity by the presence of a Infrastructure church and school. The village is served by a church and 2.0 Key aim and objectives school which has recently been re- developed. The village is not served by The key aim of the settlement plan is to a shop or other services, however the provide a framework for the area benefits from its proximity to development for appropriate residential, services in Toomevara. commercial and light industrial development and to enhance the visual 4.0 Architectural Heritage character and amenities of the village. Gortagarry Church (S463) is listed as a protected structure under the plan.

Key Objectives Gortagarry Church S463 • To facilitate low density, high quality housing appropriate to the Variationvillage location. to North Tipperary

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within the village.

• To supportText/Maps opportunities for to be replaced commercial and employment facilities.

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lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of the protected structures. • The Council will seek to control 5.0 Key Messages for Gortagarry ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and • The settlement should be consolidate the built environment developed in a properly planned of the village. and co-ordinated manner in • The Council will seek the accordance with the zoning provision of play areas in new objectives of the settlement plan. residential developments. • Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on residential zoned sites. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of developments.

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 inVariation the main text in Volume 1.to North Tipperary

In addition to general policy requirementsCounty for development, Development the Plan Council will seek to implement the following objectives:Text/Maps to be replaced

• The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the provision of footpaths and public HORSE AND JOCKEY SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced The Horse and Jockey public house forms 1.0 General Introduction and a limited focal point for the village along Development Context the main road. The railway station located on the old Clonmel to Thurles railway line • Location has been renovated and is an intrinsic part Horse and Jockey is strategically located of the history and character of Horse and on the old N8 at its intersection with the Jockey. The remainder of the built fabric new M8 and is at the entry point to the of the village is formed by a number of town of Thurles. The Horse and Jockey auto service centres and industrial has been renowned for many years as structures. being at the mid point between Dublin and Cork and as being a place for drivers to stop and get refreshments in the village.

The Horse and Jockey lies c. 7km to the south east of Thurles, close to the border with South Tipperary.

• Population The village is located within the Rural

Electoral Division of Ballymurreen which has experienced a population The village has recently been by- decline during the inter-censal period passed and the village has the M8 1996-2002 from 282 to 252 persons (or Motorway Interchange located on the a decrease of 10%). The village and its N62, c.500m to the north. This allows surrounding area has further declined numerous opportunities for the village to 231 people in the 2006 Census (a to reclaim itself from being a transient decrease of 8%). village to a community village.

• Settlement Form The opening of the M8 motorway has made a significant difference to the While the village is small in nature, it quality of life for those living and is well known nationally, given its working in the village, as the large historical position on the national road volumes of traffic which used to travel network. The boundary of the village through the village now have an with its rural hinterland is reasonably alternative route. Consequently traffic well defined, however, there has been numbers have been vastly reduced. liner growth of dwellings on the only localVariation road entering the village. to North There The Tipperary positive implications of the new has been little residential development roadway far out way the negatives. The in the villageCounty in the recent past. Development positive implications Plan include the following: The village suffers from a lack of any • A vast reduction of traffic real built fabric. It has until recently Text/Maps to begoing replaced through the village. been subject to the main Dublin / Cork • The reduction of fumes and the road running though it and improvement in air quality. consequently it has not been able to • develop a village centre which is The reduction of noise levels. • evident in other villages in North Increase in pedestrian and road Tipperary. safety.

Negative implications are few and village will need to demonstrate how include the following: effluent is to be treated. • The possible reduction in business for hotel and other establishments • Roads and Transport in the area. Infrastructure 2.0 Key aim and objectives Horse and Jockey village is located circa

2.5 km south west of Littleton at a major The main aim of the settlement plan is junction of the old N8, with the N62, and to provide a framework for appropriate is used as an entry point onto the new M8 development while at the same time motorway via the adjoining interchange. enhancing the visual character and amenities of the village. The village There is a limited network of public has an opportunity to benefit from its footpaths in the area. Public lighting is strategic location just off the M8. It is provided throughout the settlement. a key aim of this Plan to facilitate and support opportunities in the Horse and • Social and Community Jockey for the creation of jobs and Infrastructure employment through the provision of The village has a hotel, public house, commercial, light/semi-light industrial, shop, garage, and a sports club. business park developments etc. around the village. 4.0 Architectural and Key Objectives Archaeological Heritage There are a number of important sites • To facilitate low density, high within the village. These include; quality housing appropriate to the village location. • Former railway station, built • To maintain and enhance c.1880 • social, community and amenity A detached single-bay two-storey facilities within the village. railway signal box, built c.1880, now disused • To support opportunities for • Parkstown House, a detached five- commercial and employment bay two-storey over basement facilities. house, built c. 1790

• To focus development around the core of the village. Variation to North Tipperary 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure County Development Plan • Water Supply The village isText/Maps serviced by a public to be replaced water supply. • Parkstown Castle (site of) TI047- • Waste Water 078, unclassified. They can date The village is not served by the public from the late 12th to the 16th sewer. Developments within the village century AD are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems. Any significant developments within the 5.0 Key Messages for the Horse and • The Council will seek to ensure Jockey the protection of Protected Structures and archaeological • The settlement should be monument (i.e. by preservation developed in a properly planned in situ or at a minimum and co-ordinated manner in protection by record). accordance with the zoning • The Council will seek to clearly objectives of the settlement plan. define the village boundary on • Low density rural clustered style all roads and junctions within development is promoted on residential zoned sites. the village by means of • The provision of additional signage, soft landscaping and passive amenity spaces traffic calming measures. • including playground facilities The Council will seek the should be provided. improvements to the fabric of • High quality designs, which are the village by means of particularly reflective of the footpaths and pavement character of the area, without pullouts, defining and reducing precluding high quality innovative the width of the main road contemporary designs. within the village and provide • The conservation and protection of tree planting and landscaping protected structures, recorded along the carriageway to give a monuments and other features of sense of enclosure within the archaeological and historical merit village. within the settlement. • The Council will seek to • Avail of opportunities offered to regularise on street car parking the village by now being by- at the public house and provide passed. a single access point from the • Maximise the potential of the kerbside parking onto the main village for employment road in order to improve traffic generating investment, safety in the village. including commercial, light and • The Council will seek the semi-light industrial and removal of inappropriate uses business park developments and structures from the centre etc. given the proximity of the of the village and promote the village to the interchange onto redevelopment of these sites for the new M8. residential and other uses

suitable to the village context. 6.0 General Development Objectives Variation to North Tipperary• The Council will seek to ensure Proposals for development will be that all new housing schemes assessedCounty in accordance Development with the add to the Plan character of the policies and objectives of the County village through their overall Development Text/Maps Plan, 2010-2016 as set to belayout replaced and house designs. out in the main text in Volume 1. Housing development should, where applicable, provide an In addition to general policy element of streetscape so as to requirements for development, the create a village centre and Council will seek to implement the village identity. following objectives:

KILBARRON SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and Development Context

• Location Kilbarron is a small village located 2 miles east of Coolbawn. The village is located within the Kilbarron DED.

• Population Kilbarron Village has witnessed a growth in population between 1996 and 2002 from 553 to 576 people with a slight decrease between 1996 and 2002 to 572 people.

• Settlement Form The village has developed around the crossroads/junction which is framed by the local church. Development has been ill-defined and no real streetscape exists within the village. However the village has an attractive natural setting with landscaping and natural stone walls contributing to the visual amenity of the settlement.

Expansion within the village in recent decades has been very slow.

2.0 Key Aim and Objectives

The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the development for appropriate residential, commercial and other appropriate development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of the village.

3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure

• Water Supply Variation The village is serviced by toa group North water supply. Tipperary

• Waste Water The villageCounty is not served by Developmentthe public sewer. Developments within the Plan village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems.

Text/Maps to be replaced • Roads and Transport Infrastructure. The village is served by a local road network which link the settlement to Borrisokane and the N52 and N65.

There is a limited network of public footpaths and public lighting within the village. The village is clearly marked with signage on all approach roads.

• Social and Community Infrastructure The village is serviced by a shop, post office and public house, a National School which has a recent extension, an impressive Roman Catholic Church and graveyard and a community centre. In recent times a number of planning permissions have been granted for one off housing development on housing on all approaches to the village.

4.0Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

There are a small number of historic buildings and sites within the village boundaries. Significant buildings within the village which have been included on the Record of Protected Structures include the Church and the school

Kilbarron R.C. Church – S 67 Kilbarron National School – S 68

A ‘ballaun stone’ is located in the grounds of the R.C. church in the village. The stone is a small granite boulder with a deep circular depression and was found in a field beside an old building that was believed by locals to have been a possible church.

5.0 Key Messages for Kilbarron

• The settlement should be developed in a properly planned and co-ordinated manner in accordance with the zoning objectives of the settlement plan. •Variation Low density rural clustered to style North development isTipperary promoted on residential zoned sites. Promotion of low-density linear or clustered style development within the village, with the exception of slightly tighter knit development in the core. • The County conservation and integration Development into new development of existing Plan stone walls, trees and native hedgerows, and promotion of similar materials for new boundaries. • High qualityText/Maps designs, which are reflective ofto the existingbe ruralreplaced character of the village, without precluding high quality innovative contemporary designs. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of all developments.

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. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. The creation of streetscapes within the village centre will be particularly encouraged. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of the protected structure and archaeological monument (i.e. by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection by record). • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village. • The Council will seek to ensure hedgerows, trees and any natural stone walls are preserved and maintained in any new development proposals.

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STAGE ONE FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT - KILBARRON

This stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment forms an integral part of the SEA process for Variation of the Plan and will inform the approach to future planning and development in North Tipperary.

2.0 Flood Risk Identification (Stage 1) The following sources of information have been investigated in order to determine flood risk potential;

Each of these sources is addressed individually below:

2. Predictive and historic flood maps, and benefiting land maps, such as those at www.floodmaps.ieCounty. Development Plan This website was consulted. It was found that there were no recorded flood events in the village of Kilbarron. ThereText/Maps is however a turlough with a recordedto be flood event. replaced It is 0.16km to the south east of the village (Newchapel Turlough in the townland of Firgrove).

5. Indicative assessment of existing flood risk There is no river flowing through Kilbarron village. The topography of the land is fairly level overall. No flood event was recorded in the village of Kilbarron.

6. Expert advice from OPW This Stage 1 Flood Risk has been undertaken with the advantage of expert advice from the OPW.

7. Consultation with local authority A site visit was undertaken and planning histories consulted. There is no evidence of flooding history.

8. Topographical maps. County Topographical maps do not adequately address the local Kilbarron area, as they are based on the topography of the county.

9. GSI Alluvial deposit map.

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The GSI Soils map is set out above for Kilbarron The purple area represents that an area where soil in existence is grey brown podzolics, brown earths (medium-high base status). The type group is deep well drained minerals. No alluvial deposits were identified in the Kilbarron village area. The GSI Soils Map has informed the Land Use Zoning Map.

10. Liable to flood markings on the old 6 inch maps. None of the lands within the village or within the settlement boundary have been identified on the 6” maps as being ‘liable to flooding’. The area around Newchapel Turlough is liable to flood.

11. Newspaper reports The Newspaper Reports available at www.floodmaps.ie were consulted as part of this Stage 1 Flood Risk Assessment. There was no record of reports of flooding in the village.

13. Walkover survey to assess potential sources of flooding. A number of inspections were carried out on site by the Planning Officer during the preparation of the Variation.

3.0 Conclusion This is the Stage 1 Flood risk assessment for Variation No. 1 to the County Development Plan 2010.

The Planning Authority is satisfied that there is no potential flood risk identified in areas planned for growth in Kilbarron based on an assessment of all the sources listed above and bearing in mind a precautionary approach. This report should be read in conjunction with the SEA and HDA documentation prepared as part of the variation process.

It is concluded that there will be no significant flood risk to the Plan area and any surrounding areas as a result of Variation No. 1 to the County Development Plan 2010.

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KILCOMMON SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced Kilcommon Lower

1.0 General Introduction and Development Context • Population • Location The settlement is located within the Kilcommon village is located on the DED of Foilnaman. The population in southern foothills of the Silvermines the DED was 290 in 2006, which Mountains mid-way between Thurles represented a decrease of 3 persons since and Newport. 2002 (CSO, 2006)

Kilcommon is unique, as it forms two • Settlement Form distinct parts, namely Kilcommon Upper which is located c. 1.25km north of the Killcommon Upper is a well defined regional road R-503 and Kilcommon traditional rural village, bounded by the LowerVariation which is located atto the junctionNorth Bilboa Tipperary River to the north, and with the regional road R-503. characterised by a strong streetscape of County Developmentvernacular buildings, Plan a church and associated gardens which contributes significantly to the visual amenity and Text/Maps tocharacter be of thereplaced area.

The village has been subject to little new development, which from a built environment perspective has served to maintain its traditional and picturesque served by individual on-site septic tanks context. and treatment systems.

• Roads and Transport Killcommon Lower is defined by a Infrastructure cluster of development consisting of a pub/shop, private housing and playing The village while having a relatively pitch. remote rural setting is well connected to

Thurles via the R503 and Nenagh via the 2.0 Key aim and objectives R-497.

The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the The upper village has a network of development for appropriate residential, public lighting and footpaths, however commercial and light industrial this infrastructure does not serve the development and to preserve and entire area. The lower village is not enhance the visual character and served by public lighting and footpaths. amenities of the village. • Services and Social Infrastructure Key Objectives The upper village provides a range of • To encourage the re-use of services including two pubs, school, existing buildings to strengthen church, graveyard and community hall. the physical and social fabric of

the village. The village also benefits from a • To preserve the village setting of beautifully maintained prayer garden and Kilcommon Upper by promoting a picnic area near the Bilboa river. high quality vernacular designs appropriate to the village setting.

• To maintain and enhance social,

community and amenity facilities

within the village.

• To support opportunities for commercial and employment Variationfacilities. to North Tipperary 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure 4.0 Architectural and Archaeological Heritage • WaterCounty Supply Development Plan

The settlement is serviced by a public The Catholic Church at the centre of water supply. Text/Maps toKilcommon be replaced Upper, is listed as a

• protected structure under Volume III Waste Water Plan. The church was built c. 1875, is a The settlement is not serviced by a cruciform plan church with an associated public wastewater treatment plant. graveyard and prayer garden which adds Developments within the village are to its setting. whereby the upper village and part of the RC Church S802 lower village is designated a SPA the E.U. Bird Directive of special conservation interest to the Hen Harrier.

The Lower River Shannon (SAC Site No. 002165) also cover the Bilboa River.

5.0 Key Messages for Kilcommon

• The settlement should be developed in a properly planned

and co-ordinated manner in The parochial house built around c. 1800 accordance with the zoning is also listed for protection under the objectives of the settlement plan. • Plan. The structure is located to the west Low density rural clustered style of the church also takes a prominent development is promoted on setting within the village. residential zoned sites. • The re-development of buildings Parochial House S803 within the village for appropriate commercial and residential uses is encouraged. • The amenity areas including the prayer garden and picnic area should be preserved and enhanced by the linking the spaces by means of a walkway by the river. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This Archaeological Monuments provision will be a key factor, which will influence the scale A former Benedictine Priory lies just and design of developments. north of the existing church and is a and isVariation a recorded monument (TN02590). to North Tipperary 6.0 General Development Objectives Full record of protected structures is containedCounty in Volume III of Development the Draft Proposals for development Plan will be Plan and recorded monuments are assessed in accordance with the policies illustrated on theText/Maps attached map. toand be objectives replaced of the County Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set out • Conservation Designations in the main text in Volume 1.

Kilcommon is located is an area of In addition to general policy significant natural heritage significance, requirements for development, the Council will seek to implement the following objectives:

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced KILEEN SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and • To support opportunities for Development Context commercial and employment facilities. • Location Kileen is a small dispersed settlement, 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure located 5km to the west of Dolla and 5km to the east o Templederry at the junction of two • Water Supply local roads, the L-2123 and L-2125. The village is serviced by a group water scheme which has a number of supplies in • Population an around the village. The settlement is located within the DED of Dolla. The population in this DED has • Waste Water remained effectively static in recent years, The village is not serviced by public waste only growing from 215 people to 217 people waster treatment system. Developments during the 2002-2006 inter-censal period within the village are served by individual (CSO). on-site septic tanks and treatment systems. Given the presence of water sources within • Settlement Form and around the village, any treatment of The built settlement is formed by a cluster of effluent will have to have regard to public buildings, dispersed along both Local health and a source protection area around Roads. The main focal buildings would the wells. include the school, the Church and the old shop at the junction of the local roads. • Roads and Transport Infrastructure The settlement has a scenic natural setting The settlement is located on two local given its location between Ballinacurra Hill transport routes which would service and Cooneen Hill. The natural setting is primarily local traffic. The main route enhanced by the mature hedgerows and trees between Dolla and Templederry is located to which line the approach roads, and the the south of the village. significant fall in gradient between the local road junction and the school. There are no public footpaths within the village and there is a limited network of public lighting. 2.0 Key aim and objectives • Social and Community The key aim of the settlement plan is to Infrastructure provide a framework for the development The settlement is served by a school, a for appropriate residential, commercial and church and a shop which appears to be lightVariation industrial development andto to enhanceNorth closed. Tipperary the visual character and amenities of the village. 4.0 Architectural Heritage County DevelopmentKileen Roman Catholic Plan Church is a Key Objectives protected structure (S20) under the County • To facilitate low density, high Development Plan. quality housingText/Maps appropriate to the to be replaced village location. • To maintain and enhance social, community and amenity facilities within the village. 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. • The Council will seek to foster a 5.0 Key Messages for Kileen village identity and definition of the • The settlement should be developed village by facilitating the provision in a properly planned and co- of hard and soft landscaping and ordinated manner in accordance signage. with the zoning objectives of the • The Council will seek to ensure the settlement plan. protection of the protected structure • Low density rural clustered style and archaeological monument (i.e development is promoted on by preservation in situ or at a residential zoned sites. minimum protection by record). • • Proposals for development will The Council will seek to control require provision to be made for on- ribbon development on the approach site effluent treatment. This roads to preserve and consolidate provision will be a key factor which the built environment of the village. will influence the scale and design • The Council will seek to ensure of developments. Regard should be hedgerows, trees and any natural had to the presence of wells serving stone walls are preserved and the Group Water Scheme in and maintained in any new development around the village. proposals.

6.0 General Development Objectives Proposals for development will be assessed in accordance with the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan,

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County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced KILLOSCULLY SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced 2.0 Key aim and objectives 1.0 General Introduction and Development Context The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the • Location development for appropriate residential, Killoscully is a small rural settlement commercial and light industrial located approximately 8km to the north development and to enhance the visual east of Newport, at the foothill of Keeper character and amenities of the village. Hill. Key Objectives • To facilitate low density, high quality housing appropriate to the village location. • To maintain and enhance social, community and amenity facilities within the village. • To preserve and enhance the rural character of the village by promoting rural vernacular design and retention of natural • Population boundaries and stone walls. The settlement is located within the • To support opportunities for DED’s of Killoscully. The area commercial and employment experienced a significant population facilities. growth during the 2002-2006 inter- censal period from 311 to 387 people or an increase of 24% (CSO, 2006) 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure

• Water Supply • Settlement Form The village is serviced by a public water The village is a very small traditional supply. settlement formed by a cluster of a traditional vernacular buildings centred • Waste Water around the local thatched pub. A public wastewater treatment plant Variation to Northdoes Tipperary not service the village. The settlement has preserved its rural Developments within the village are character with very limited served by individual on-site septic tanks encroachmentCounty of modern developments. Development and treatment systems. Plan In this regard, the northern and southern approach roads, are lined by natural trees Text/Maps to • beRoads replaced and Transport and hedgerows which from a visually Infrastructure pleasing vista and contribute to the The village is served by a relatively poor visual amenity and setting of the village. local network of roads.

There is no network of public footpaths and there is a limited public lighting. Church and Graveyard (TN032-002) This monument is located to the north of • Social and Community the existing church and dates from c. 500 Infrastrcture A.D. onwards. The village is served by a public house, a church, graveyard and community hall Cromwells Road (TN032-00101)

4.0 Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

Kiloscully RC Church and the thatch pub are listed protected structures under the Plan.

Kiloscully Church S731 Cromwells Road runs to the north-east of the village. The road is a way, deliberately constructed between places, used by travellers and wide enough to accommodate vehicles.

5.0 Key Messages for Killoscully

• The settlement should be developed in a properly planned and co-ordinated manner in accordance with the zoning

objectives of the settlement plan. Thatched Pub S-714 • Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on residential zoned sites. Rural vernacular architecture in Variation to North Tipperarykeeping with the village character is encouraged. • Proposals for development will County Developmentrequire provision Plan to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This Text/Maps to beprovision replaced will be a key factor, which will influence the scale The village and its surrounding area also and design of developments. has a rich archaeological heritage and the following features are particularly 6.0 General Development Objectives noteworthy: 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:

KNOCK SETTLEMENT PLAN

• links, located just south of the N7 and Settlement Form east of the new M7. Knock is a small ‘crossroads village’, interestingly located at the meeting point There are no public footpaths within the of five local roads. The village is defined village and there is a limited network of by the community buildings including public lighting. the church, former school and pub.

• Social and Community 2.0 Key aim and objectives Infrastructure The key aim of the settlement plan is provide a framework for the The village is served by a church and a development for appropriate residential, pub. There is no shop in the village and commercial and light industrial the school closed a number of years ago. development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of the village. 4.0 Architectural Heritage The RC Church is a protected structure Key Objectives under the Plan.

• To facilitate low density, high RC Church S609 quality housing appropriate to the Variationvillage location. to North Tipperary • To maintain and enhance social, communityCounty and amenity Development facilities Plan within the village. • To supportText/Maps opportunities for to be replaced commercial and employment facilities.

• The Council will seek to ensure 5.0 Key Messages for Knock the protection of the protected structure. • The settlement should be • The Council will seek to control developed in a properly planned ribbon development on the and co-ordinated manner in approach roads to preserve and accordance with the zoning consolidate the built environment objectives of the settlement plan. of the village. • The service provision should be • The Council will seek to ensure expanded to contribute to the hedgerows, trees and any natural viability of the settlement. stone walls are preserved and • Low density rural clustered style maintained in any new development is promoted on development proposals. residential zoned sites. • The re-opening of the local school is encouraged. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor, which will influence the scale and design of developments.

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.

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1.0 General Introduction and Development Context 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure

• Location • Water Supply Lelagh is a small dispersed settlement, The settlement is serviced by a public water located 65km to the west of Riverstown and pipe which runs along the R439. 3.5km to the south of Rathcabbin at the four way junction of two Regional roads, the R- • Waste Water 439 and R438. The village is not serviced by public waste waster treatment system. Developments • Population within the village are served by individual The settlement is located within the DED of on-site septic tanks and treatment systems. Graigue. The population in this DED has grown in recent years, growing from 267 • Roads and Transport people to 276 people during the 2002-2006 Infrastructure inter-censal period (CSO). The settlement is strategically located on two main regional transport routes, the R438 • Settlement Form running north-south from Nenagh / Borrisokane towards Cloghan and onto the The built settlement is formed by a cluster of N62 and east-west from Birr/Riverstown buildings, dispersed along both Regional and Portumna. Roads. The main focal buildings would include the old petrol station which is closed There are no public footpaths within the down. village and there is no public lighting.

There is little in the way of significant trees • Social and Community or hedgrows in or around the settlement. Infrastructure The gradient is relatively flat and the The settlement is used to be served by a dispersed nature of the buildings provides shop and petrol station, which has now for no definition to the settlement. closed. There are no other social or community infrastructure in the settlement. 2.0 Key aim and objectives 4.0 Architectural Heritage The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide a framework for the development Walshpark Lodge is a protected structure for appropriate residential, commercial and (S397) under the County Development Plan. light industrial development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of the village. Variation to North Tipperary Key Objectives • ToCounty facilitate low density, Development high Plan quality housing appropriate to the village location. • To maintainText/Maps and enhance social, to be replaced community and amenity facilities within the village. • To support opportunities for commercial and employment

facilities. 5.0 Key Messages for Lelagh maintained in any new development • The settlement should be developed proposals, where appropriate. in a properly planned and co- ordinated manner in accordance with the zoning objectives of the settlement plan. • Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on residential zoned sites. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on- site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of developments.

7.0 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:

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1.0 General Introduction and Development contribute to the distinct character of Context the settlement.

• Location 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure Loughmore village is located approximately c. 0.5km east of the N62, Thurles-Templemore • Water Supply national secondary road. Thurles is located The village is serviced by an existing public 4km to the south and Templemore is located c. water supply. 9km to the north. • • Waste Water Population Loughmore was one of the ‘Seven Villages The village is located in the DED of Sewage DBO Sewerage Scheme’. The waste Loughmore. The population of the DED in water treatment plant became operational in 2006 was 599, an increase of 30 people since November, 2008 and caters for a design 2002 (CSO, 2006). population equivalent of 300 people.

• Settlement Form • Roads and Transport Infrastructure The village has developed in a linear pattern along the local road with the railway line and The settlement is well serviced through its River Suir forming the eastern boundary. proximity of the N62 to Thurles and Templemore. The settlement is characterised by its historic links to the past with ‘Loughmore Court’ There is a limited network of public footpaths. located in the southern foreground and the old Public lighting is provided but does not cover mill at the eastern boundary. The structures the entire area. contribute to Loughmore’s distinct character and amenity of the settlement. • Social and Community

Infrastructure 2.0 Key Aim and Objectives

The village is served by a church, school, The key aim of the settlement plan is to provide public house, shop and amenity area. a framework for the development for appropriate residential, commercial and light industrial development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of the village.

Key ObjectivesVariation to North Tipperary • To promote the development of infill sites to consolidate the streetscape and to promoteCounty low density cluster Development housing Plan development to provide a range of house types. Text/Maps to be replaced 4.0 Archaeological and Archaeological • To maintain and enhance social, Heritage community within the village.

• To support opportunities for The village has a rich architectural and commercial and employment facilities. archaeological heritage and has a number of features of interest. Of particular prominence in • To protect and enhance the architectural the settlement is the Mill at the eastern and archaeological heritage which boundary, built c. 1800 and which is protected

under the Plan and any works to the parts of the • Maintain the natural heritage of the village. Mill utilised by bats should only be carried out Woodland within the Settlement Plan area under license. ‘Loughmore Court’ located to will be maintained or restored (if necessary the southeast, which is a recorded monument. to fell trees for safety reasons) as a foraging resource for bats. Mill S762 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:

Loughmore Court • The Council will seek to make provision and/or facilitate the provision of footpaths and public lighting to enhance the local infrastructure. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village. • The Council will seek to facilitate the Full record of protected structures is contained provision of amenity and play areas on in Volume III of the Plan . the designated amenity space and within new proposals for development. 5.0 Key Messages for Loughmore The Council will seek to ensure that new development contributes to this • The settlement should be developed in a provision. properly planned and co-ordinated • The Council will seek to ensure manner in accordance with the zoning hedgerows, trees and any natural stone objectives of the settlement plan. walls are preserved and maintained in • VariationThe up-graded wastewater to treatmentNorth Tipperaryany new development proposals plant provides an opportunity to facilitateCounty new residential Development and Plan commercial developments. • Low density rural clustered style development isText/Maps promoted on residential to be replaced zoned sites. • The River Suir provides an opportunity to provide an additional amenity area with an associated link by way of a pedestrian bridge to the Loughmore Court.

MOYCARKEY SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced • To preserve the village setting 1.0 General Introduction and and archaeological heritage of Development Context the area.

• • Location To support opportunities for Moycarkey is a small village located c. commercial and employment 6km south of Thurles and west of the facilities. N62. 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure • Population Moycarkey is located within the DED of • Water Supply Moycarkey which recorded a population The village is serviced by a public water of 533 in 2006. The population had supply. increased by 13 people (2.5%) during the 2002-2006 inter-censal period (CSO, • Waste Water 2006). The village is not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village • Settlement Form are served by individual on-site septic The village is formed by a cluster of tanks and treatment systems. buildings, with the ruins of the old settlement, church and graveyard • Roads and Transport forming a focal centre point of the Infrastructure village. The settlement is served by a local road network, but is strategically located The village has witnessed limited new close to key transport links, north residential development. However there through Thurles and south to the M8 has been a significant build up of one-off Cork to Dublin Motorway. housing along the approach roads due to Moycarkey’s proximity to Thurles. There is a very limited network of public footpaths within the village and there is 2.0 Aim and Objectives a limited network of public lighting.

The key aim of the settlement plan is • Social and Community provide a framework for the Infrastructure developmentVariation for appropriate to residential, North The Tipperary settlement is poorly served by commercial and light industrial community infrastructure and does not development and to enhance the visual have a retail function. However, the characterCounty and amenities of the Developmentvillage. village has a local Plan church and a local school, which is located 1.5km to the Text/Maps tonorth be in Drumgowern. replaced Key Objectives • To facilitate low density, high Notwithstanding the lack of services in quality housing appropriate to the the immediate vicinity, residents of village location. Morcarkey have the benefit of services in nearby Thurles and the Horse and The recorded monuments include the Jockey. ruined church and graveyard at the heart of the village. 4.0 Architectural and Archaeological Heritage Full record of protected structures is contained in Volume III of the Plan. Morcarkey despite its small scale is rich in Architectural and Archaeological heritage. 5.0 Key Messages for Moycarkey

A number of structures are protected • The settlement should be under the Plan and include Morcarkey developed in a properly planned Cottage, which is a detached five bay and co-ordinated manner in single-storey house with domered attic accordance with the zoning and built c. 1875. The house as noted by objectives of the settlement plan. the NIAH makes a positive contribution • Low density rural clustered style to the streetscape adjoining the development is promoted on graveyard and St. Peter’s Church. residential zoned sites. Developments should take Moycarkey Cottage S865 reference from historical buildings and vernacular architecture of the village. • The architectural heritage of the village should be preserved and enhanced as key amenity facilities for the village. • Proposals for development will require provision to be made for on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and design of developments.

The village has a number of recorded monuments as illustrated on the attached 6.0 General Development Objectives map and as a result the land within the Variation to North Tipperary settlement boundary exhibits Proposals for development will be significantly archaeological potential. assessed in accordance with the policies County Developmentand objectives Plan of the County Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set out Text/Maps toin the be main text replaced in Volume 1.

In addition to general policy requirements for development, the Council will seek to implement the following objectives:

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced MOYNE SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and however there is significant ribbon Development Context development on both approach roads to the north and south. • Location Moyne is located c. 8km northeast of 2.0 Key aim and objectives Thurles. The key aim of the settlement plan is provide a framework for the development for appropriate residential, commercial and light industrial 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. • Population • To encourage the re-use and Moyne is located within the DED of appropriate re-development of Moyne. The population of the district buildings along the main street to electoral division was 494 in 2006, protect and enhance the viability which represented an increase of 10 of the settlement. people or 2.1% since 2002 (CSO, 2006). • To maintain and enhance social, • Settlement Form community and amenity facilities The village has a traditional form and within the village. character, with a strong vernacular • To support opportunities for streetscape and church located in the commercial and employment centre point of the village. facilities.

3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure

Variation to North Tipperary• Water Supply The village is serviced by a public water supply. County Development Plan • Waste Water Text/Maps toThe villagebe isreplaced not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village are served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems. The village has experienced little new development within its boundary, • Roads and Transport Mullany’s Pub S777 Infrastructure The village is served by a local road network which links the settlement to Thurles to the southwest and to the Cork-Dublin Motorway c. 7km to the south.

There is a limited network of public footpaths and lighting within the settlement boundary. St. Mary’s RC Church S775 • Social and Community Infrastructure The village is served by a church, school, public house, garda station and community hall. The village is not currently served by a local shop.

4.0 Architectural and Archaeological Heritage Moyne has a number of buildings of architectural significance and both Molony’s and Mullany’s pubs and the church are protected structures under the Plan. The old Church and graveyard located to Molony’s Pub S777 the rear of the community hall is a recorded monument (TN036-028).

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County Development Plan

Text/Maps to be replaced Full record of protected structures are contained in Volume III of the Plan.

5.0 Key Messages for Moyne • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of the protected • The settlement should be structures and archaeological developed in a properly planned monuments (i.e by preservation and co-ordinated manner in in situ or at a minimum accordance with the zoning protection by record). objectives of the settlement plan. • The Council will seek to control • Low density rural clustered style ribbon development on the development is promoted on approach roads to preserve and residential zoned sites. consolidate the built environment • The appropriate re-development of the village. and re-use of existing premises • The Council will seek to ensure on the main street, to include the hedgerows, trees and any natural re-establishment of a local shop stone walls are preserved and is encouraged. maintained in any new • Proposals for development will development proposals. require provision to be made for • The Council will seek the on-site effluent treatment. This provision of new play areas in provision will be a key factor, new residential developments to which will influence the scale contribute to the amenity and design of developments. provision 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:

Variation• The Council will seekto to North make Tipperary provision and/or facilitate the provision of footpaths and public lightingCounty to enhance Development the local Plan infrastructure. • The CouncilText/Maps will seek to foster a to be replaced village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. RIVERSTOWN SETTLEMENT PLAN

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1.0 General Introduction and Development Context

• Location The village of Riverstown is strategically located at the junction of the N52 and the R489. It lies at the border between North Tipperary and County Offaly, with the Little Brosna River dividing it from the neighbouring village of Drumbane in Co. Offaly. The village lies only 4km from 2.0 Key aim and objectives Birr. The key aim of the settlement plan is to • Population provide a framework for the Riverstown is located in the D.E.D. of development for appropriate residential Riverstown with a population of 522. The commercial and light industrial population has increased by 40 people development and to enhance the visual (8.3%) between 2002-2006. (CSO, character and amenities of the village. 2006).

• Settlement Form Key Objectives

• To facilitate low density, high The village is dispersed and linear in quality housing appropriate to nature extending over a kilometre the village location. along the R489. Limited development has taken place along the N52. While • To maintain and enhance some residential development has social, community and amenity taken place in recent years, the village facilities within the village. appears to have developed through the • To support opportunities for provision of one-off housing. The core commercial and employment of the village is located around the facilities. river and provides an attractive centre when viewed with the village of • To focus development around Drumbane on the Offaly side. the core of the village.

3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure Variation to North Tipperary • Water Supply County DevelopmentThe village is serviced Plan by a public water supply.

Text/Maps to •be replaced Waste Water The village is serviced by a sewage treatment plant. However, up-grade works may be required to cater for additional development.

• Roads and Transport Riverstown Bridge a five-arched Infrastructure limestone road bridge over Little Brosna River, built c. 1780 The village is located at the junction of national secondary road N52 (Borrisokane/Birr Road) and regional road R489 to Portumna.

There is a limited network of public footpaths in the area. Public lighting is provided throughout the settlement.

• Social and Community Infrastructure

5.0 Key Messages for Riverstown The village centre provides a selection of

services such as shops, public houses, a • school, a community hall, a playing field The settlement should be and a church. developed in a properly planned and co-ordinated manner in accordance with the zoning 4.0 Architectural and objectives of the settlement plan. Archaeological Heritage • Low density rural clustered style There are a number of important sites development is promoted on within the village. These include; residential zoned sites. • The provision of additional Castleview, a detached three-bay passive amenity spaces two-storey over half basement including playground facilities house, built c. 1820 should be provided.

• High quality designs, which are particularly reflective of the predominantly rural character of the area, without precluding high quality innovative contemporary designs. • The conservation and protection of protected structures, recorded monuments and other features of Variation Castle - Motte And Baileyto North Tipperaryarchaeological and historical merit Terraced of houses in the village within the settlement.

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Text/Maps toProposals be for replaced development will be assessed in accordance with the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set

Riverstown House, a detached out in the main text in Volume 1. five-bay two-storey two-pile house with attic, built c. 1775. 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. • The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the provision of hard and soft landscaping and signage. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of Protected Structures and archaeological monument (i.e by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection by record). • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village. • The Council will seek to ensure hedgerows, trees and any natural stone walls are preserved and maintained in any new development proposals. • The Council will seek to continue to improve the approach roads to the village and improve traffic calming. • The Council will seek to ensure that development is focused Variationwithin the village to around North the Tipperary core area so as to consolidate Countythe centre of the village. Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced TEMPLEDERRY SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced

1.0 General Introduction and development and to enhance the visual Development Context character and amenities of the village.

• Location Templederry is located northeast of Key Objectives Borrisoleigh and c. 2.5km east of the R- • To facilitate low density, high 498 linking Nenagh and Thurles. quality housing appropriate to the village location. • Population • The village is located in the DED of To maintain and enhance social, Kilnaneave. community and amenity facilities within the village. During the 1996-2002 inter-censal • To support opportunities for period, the population of the district commercial and employment electoral division increased by 14 people facilities. to 475, which represented an increase of 3%. This increase continued with a 3.0 Services and Social Infrastructure population of 488 recorded in the 2006 Census (CSO, 2006). • Water Supply The settlement is serviced by a public • Settlement Form water supply. The settlement has a traditional village pattern, built around the local road • Waste Water crossroads. The main streetscape runs A public wastewater treatment plant east-west from the cross roads and does not serve the settlement. incorporates a number of traditional Developments within the village are vernacular buildings, punctuated by a served by individual on-site septic tanks modern vehicular sales outlet. The and treatment systems. church take a prominent position on an • Roads and Transport elevated site to the west of the Infrastructure crossroads and picturesque views are The village is well connected to Nenagh afforded of the surrounding countryside and Thurles by the R-498 which runs to to the north of the village. the west of the village.

AVariation tributary of the Nenagh toRiver runsNorth to There Tipperary is a limited network of public the rear of the main street, which adds to footpaths in the area. Public lighting is the setting of the village when provided throughout the settlement. approachingCounty from the south. Development Plan • Social and Community 2.0 Key aim andText/Maps objectives to beInfrastructure replaced

The key aim of the settlement plan is to The village is serviced by a garda provide a framework for the station, public houses, shops, a development for appropriate residential, commercial garage. The village also has commercial and light industrial a church, school, playing field and accordance with the zoning community centre. objectives of the settlement plan. • Low density rural clustered style development is promoted on 4.0 Architectural Heritage residential zoned sites. • The river provides and There are a number of buildings of opportunity to create an amenity architectural merit within the settlement walkway and development in the boundary, which are designated vicinity should ensure amenity protected structures. value is preserved and enhanced. • Proposals for development will These include the RC Church (RPS- require provision to be made for 480), which provides and interesting on-site effluent treatment. This example of the Gothic Revival provision will be a key factor architecture in Ireland and Cloughan which will influence the scale House (RPS, 479) located opposite the and design of developments. church. The setting of Cloughan Housewith is particularly enhanced by 6.0 General Development Objectives the mature tress which contribute to the public view within the village Proposals for development will be assessed in accordance with the policies Templederry church S480 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. Variation to North Tipperary• The Council will seek to foster a village identity and definition of the village by facilitating the County Developmentprovision ofPlan hard and soft landscaping and signage. 5.0 Key MessagesText/Maps for Templederry to • beThe Councilreplaced will seek to ensure the protection of the protected • The settlement should be structure and archaeological developed in a properly planned monuments (i.e by preservation and co-ordinated manner in in situ or at a minimum protection by record). • The Council will seek to control ribbon development on the approach roads to preserve and consolidate the built environment of the village. • The Council will seek to ensure hedgerows and trees are preserved, particularly on close to the river.

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced THE RAGG SETTLEMENT PLAN

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced

1.0 General Introduction and 2.0 Key aim and objectives Development Context The key aim of the settlement plan is • Location provide a framework for the The Ragg is a small village which has development for appropriate developed around cross roads on the residential, commercial and light R498, c.5km northwest of Thurles. industrial development and to enhance the visual character and amenities of • Population The village is located within the Rural the village. Electoral Division of Inch, which experienced a population increase during the inter-censal period 1996-2001, from Key Objectives 405 to 421 people (4%). The population • To facilitate low density, high increased to 452 in the 2006 Census (an quality housing appropriate to increase of 7%) the village location.

• Settlement Form • To maintain and enhance social, community and amenity The village is primarily dispersed along facilities within the village. the minor local roads with boundaries • being formed by the church, the school To support opportunities for and graveyard. There has been little commercial and employment development in the village in the recent facilities. past while The Ragg public house forms • To consolidate the core of the the focal point of the village along the Regional Road. village.

The village is undefined as there is little 3.0 Services and Social consolidation of built fabric present while Infrastructure car parking at the church and outside the licensed premises detract from any visual • enclosure within the village. Water Supply The village is serviced by a public water supply.

• Waste Water The village is not served by the public sewer. Developments within the village Variation to Northare Tipperary served by individual on-site septic tanks and treatment systems. County Development Plan • Roads and Transport Text/Maps to beInfrastructure replaced

The Ragg is located at a crossroads where two local roads join the regional road R498. The village is on one of the busiest regional roads in the county and suffers from being divided by the road which runs through the centre of it.

There are limited public footpaths • Low density rural clustered style within the village`, although there is a development is promoted on good network of public lighting. residential zoned sites. • Proposals for development will • Social and Community require provision to be made for Infrastructure on-site effluent treatment. This provision will be a key factor which will influence the scale and The village provides a selection of design of developments. services such as public houses, school, playing pitch, community hall and church. 6.0 General Development Objectives

4.0 Architectural and Proposals for development will be Archaeological Heritage assessed in accordance with the policies and objectives of the County There are a number of significant Development Plan, 2010-2016 as set historical sites within the village. out in the main text in Volume 1. These include; In addition to general policy • Bouladuff House, a detached requirements for development, the three-bay two-storey house, built Council will seek to implement the c. 1850, with two-bay single- following objectives: storey addition to the north gable • Monroe Roman Catholic Church, • The Council will seek to clearly a detached T-plan church, built c. define the village boundary on 1840, and containing elements of all roads and junctions within 1806 church the village by means of • There is a registered monument i.e. mound and cist located at signage, soft landscaping and Bouladuff outside the village. traffic calming measures. • The Council will seek the improvements to the fabric of the village by means of footpaths and pavement pullouts, defining and reducing the width of the main road within the village and provide tree planting and landscaping Variation to North Tipperaryalong the carriageway to give a sense of enclosure within the village. County Development• Clearly define Plan the boundary of the existing car parking at the

church and the vehicular access 5.0 Key MessagesText/Maps for The Ragg to be replaced point from the licensed

premises onto the main road, in • The settlement should be order to improve visual developed in a properly planned and co-ordinated manner in enclosure and traffic safety. accordance with the zoning • The Council will seek to ensure objectives of the settlement plan. that all new housing schemes add to the character of the village through their overall layout and house designs. Housing development should, where applicable, provide an element of streetscape so as to create a village centre and village identity. • The Council will seek to ensure the protection of Protected Structures and archaeological monument (i.e by preservation in situ or at a minimum protection by record).

Variation to North Tipperary County Development Plan Text/Maps to be replaced