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Tipperary County Development Plan 2022–2028
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- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 132 8.3.6 SEVESO SITES The SEVESO III Directive (2012/18/EU) is the main EU legislation dealing with the control of on shore major accident hazards involving dangerous substances. A Major Accident Hazard Site (SEVESO Site) is a site where the occupier has notified the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) that they meet a specified threshold for quantities of hazardous substance as outlined in the aforementioned regulations. There is one SEVESO site in Tipperary located at Ballydine, Kilsheelan this is the pharmaceutical facility Merck Sharp and Dohme. The Health and Safety Authority is a consultee in relation to any planning application pertaining to a SEVESO site or within a reasonable ‘consultation distance’. 8.3.7 Fostering Culture and Creativity in Enterprise The Tipperary Local Enterprise Office (LEO) actively promotes enterprise in Tipperary, through supports, education, training and development. Enterprise development is also supported through the work of the Economic Development Unit, the Tipperary Economic Forum, and the LECP and addressed in the LECP. The Council will continue to identify and support strategic economic opportunities in collaboration with national, regional local stakeholders, having regard to the principles of Project Ireland 2040, and the URDF and RRDF and other funding streams as they arise, as also addressed in Chapter 7 Town Centres and Place-making. 8.4 Rural Employment Strategy Rural Jobs and the rural economy are important to Tipperary and the Council strongly supports ‘Our Rural Future’ – Rural Development Plan 2021-2025 (DRCD, 2021) and the Regional Action Plans for Jobs as they relate to rural areas. Tipperary is internationally renowned for its agriculture, horticulture and bloodstock industry. These industries form a traditional base of economic activity, and are significant employment generators. However, the rural economy in Tipperary has already taken steps to extend beyond the traditional rural sectors. Industries have developed to harness the natural resources of the county, including mining, quarrying, forestry, peat extraction and renewable energy. Rural areas provide opportunities for development in expanding economic sectors, such as rural tourism, the bio energy and renewable energy, addressed in Chapters 9 and 10 respectively. Rural areas, including our rural towns, villages and open countryside, play a key role in defining our identity and sustaining rural communities. They also drive our economy and our high-quality environment, and are an important part of the county’s strategic development. In addition to the
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 133 natural resources and food sector as traditional pillars of the rural economy, improved connectivity, broadband and rural economic development opportunities offer the potential to ensure our rural area remains and strengthens as a living and working community. The Council will seek to protect our high-quality agricultural lands and to support a diverse and sustainable rural economy. 8.4.1 Agriculture and Horticulture In Tipperary, nearly 11% of the workforce are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. This is more than double the State average, and illustrates the importance of this sector to the county. The Rural Development Programme (DAFM, 2014) supports agriculture, sustainable management of natural resources and climate action, and balanced development of rural economies and communities. In addition, Foodwise 2025’, (DAFM, 2020) provides a plan for the agri-food sector. The ‘Tipperary Food Producers’ network are a well-known group of high-quality food producers and an excellent example of smart specialism and clustering for economic development. This Council will support the sustainable expansion of agriculture and horticulture, where it is demonstrated that it respects the natural functions of the environment, including water systems and ecology. In addition, the Council will favourably consider projects ancillary to existing farming activities, such as renewable energy in agriculture, which contribute toward the viability of the farm and the rural community. 8.4.2 Equine and Related Industries Tipperary is internationally recognised for its bloodstock industry. Quality land coupled with an experienced labour force, whose tradition of working with horses has resulted in some of the world’s best breeding and training establishments being in the county. The Council will seek to ensure that the vitality and viability of the equine industry is maintained through the appropriate management of the rural environment on which the equine industry is reliant. The Council will seek to protect, promote and enhance the development of the equine industry and to continue to promote the county as a recognised centre of excellence for the bloodstock industry and equine based leisure and tourism. 8.4.3 Forestry Tipperary has a total forest area of around 11% of the land area of the county50. The expansion of forestry is supported under ‘Food Harvest 2020’, in particular as a renewable raw material for industry and renewable energy, and by ‘Forests, Products and People: Ireland’s Forest Policy – a 50 National Forestry Inventory, 2017
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 134 Renewed Vision’ (DAFM, 2014). One of the main aims of Government policy is to expand forest cover in the entire country to reach 18% nationally by the year 2046. Forestry plantations can provide synergies such as recreational opportunities including walking, biking and equine trails; they may support biodiversity and have a role in carbon storage. However, these effects are influenced by forest management practices and a collaborative approach to forestry, with stakeholders in the areas of tourism and climate action supported. Forestry also has a key role in water quality and water retention, as recognised in the River Basin Management Plan 2018 - 2021, (and any review thereof) and the Environmental Regulations for Forestation (DAFM, 2016) will apply to all new afforestation proposals. Water quality and flood risk management is further addressed in Chapter 11 Environment and Natural Assets. The Climate Action Plan (DCCAE, 2019) deals with the role of forestry in climate action with a key aim to support new plantations, and sustainable forest management of existing forests. Support measures include the promotion of agroforestry and ‘neighbourfoods’ and the Teagasc ‘Native Woodland Scheme’. The Council, where appropriate, will seek to actively encourage and facilitate the sustainable and integrated development of the forestry sector in Tipperary having consideration to the role of forestry in terms of the economy, water quality, flood risk management, biodiversity, carbon storage, tourism and recreation. 8.4.4 Start-up Enterprise in the Open Countryside It is recognised that the viability of start-up enterprises is often dependent on the use of a home base. On a case-by case basis, the Council will seek to facilitate small-scale enterprise developments outside of settlements, to facilitate a start-up entrepreneur in or adjacent to their own home. Proposals will be balanced with the need to protect the residential amenities of adjoining landowners, and the visual amenities of the area. In this respect, proposals for new buildings should be of domestic proportions and capable in time of returning to a domestic use. It should be noted for clarity, that uses that would entail significant customer draw, including non-farm related shops/retailing will not be considered appropriate in the open countryside. Furthermore, if the enterprise needs to expand significantly and has no operational need to be located in a rural area, it will be expected to locate to a settlement with the appropriate level of infrastructure and services. 8.4.5 Extractive Industries Minerals and deposits are essential raw materials for society, and the Geological Survey of Ireland provides data, maps, interpretations and advice on matters related to minerals, their use and their development. Tipperary contains extensive and important reserves of sand, gravel and other minerals, including lead and zinc ore, and the protection and management of these is important for future development. Quarrying provides direct and indirect employment in many areas of the county and the Council, in line with the provisions of the NPF, will seek to protect the potential of the
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 135 extractive industries sector by identifying, and protecting important reserves of aggregates and minerals from development that might prejudice their utilisation. The Council will facilitate the development of extractive industries, and will also, in assessing new development, seek to protect mineral deposits from development that would adversely impact a site of geological importance or known high quality aggregate reserves (refer to Figure 8.2 and to the Geological Survey Ireland website for more specific detail), while ensuring that the environment and rural and residential amenities are protected. The protection of mineral assets and local geology, is specifically addressed in Chapter 11 Environment and Natural Assets. Where development proposals involve the redevelopment, rehabilitation or reuse of historic mining sites in the county, the Council may seek the preparation of a ‘Master Plan’ for the entire landholding of the former mine to ensure the appropriate level of co-ordination of the entire landholding and protection of the environment. This approach is set out in Chapter 10 Renewable Energy and Bioeconomy in respect to Lisheen Mine, a former lead and zinc mining site located at Lisheen, Thurles. This is a significant site of 455ha, and in line with Planning Objective 10-F will be subject to the preparation of a multi-faceted master plan to inform its future use.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 136 Figure 8.2 Illustration of crushed rock aggregate potential Tipperary (Geological Survey Ireland)
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 137 8.5 Non-conforming uses In cases where authorised long-established commercial activities are in operation at locations that are not compatible with current planning objectives, the Council will support their continued operation and expansion, provided that it does not result in loss of amenity to adjoining properties, adverse impact on the environment, visual detriment to the area or creation of a traffic hazard. 8.6 Planning Policy It is the policy of the Council to: 8 - 1 (a) Support and facilitate proposals for new enterprise development on lands zoned for such uses, in accordance with the Town Development Plans (and any review thereof), the LAPs (and any review thereof) and Settlement Plans as set out in Volume 2. (b) New developments shall be of a nature and scale compatible with the Settlement Hierarchy, and in accordance with environmental protection standards, the protection of residential amenity and the preservation of road traffic safety. 8 - 2 Support the development and expansion of business parks in the county, subject to compliance with the policies and objectives of the Plan and the Development Management Standards as set out in Volume 3. 8 – 3 Facilitate proposals for employment generating developments of a ‘strategic/regional scale’ at locations outside of designated lands in settlements, subject to the demonstration of a need to locate in a particular area. These will be considered on a case by case basis, and must demonstrate that; (a) They are compatible with relevant environmental protection standards, the protection of residential amenity and the capacity of water and energy supplies in the area, and, (b) They would not compromise the capacity of strategic road corridors in line with the Spatial Planning and National Roads, Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DHLGH, 2012). 8 - 4 Facilitate the development of alternative farm enterprises, whilst balancing the need for a proposed rural-based activity with the need to protect, promote and enhance the viability and environmental quality of the existing rural economy and agricultural land. 8 - 5 Support and facilitate small-scale start up-rural enterprise in the countryside within and/or adjoining the owner’s home. Development proposals will be required to meet the following criteria: a) The development shall not have an adverse impact on the residential, environmental and rural amenity of the area;
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 138 b) Any new structure shall be of a scale appropriate to the size of the site, and be sited and designed to ensure it does not detract from the rural setting and landscape character of the area; c) Where the enterprise or activity develops to a scale that is inappropriate by virtue of activity or size in its rural context, the Council will encourage its re-location to a more suitable location on zoned land within towns and villages, and, d) Uses that would entail significant customer draw, including non-farm related shops/retailing will not be considered appropriate. 8 - 6 Support new forestry plantation and works related to forestry including works relating to tree-felling, subject to the protection of visually sensitive areas, ecology (both terrestrial and aquatic), water resources and abstractions, and compliance with national regulations with respect to protection of the environment. 8 - 7 Support the extraction of minerals and aggregates, and to have regard to; a) Quarries and Ancillary Activities, Guidelines for Planning Authorities, (DEHLG 2004), where such activities do not have a significant impact on the environment, landscape or residential amenities of the area. b) In considering new development, to have regard to potential adverse impacts on sites of geological importance or known high quality aggregate reserves as set out in the County Geological Sites record (and any review thereof) as maintained by the GSI. c) Where development proposals involve the redevelopment, rehabilitation or reuse of historic mining sites in the county, the Council may seek the preparation of a Master Plan for the entire landholding of the former mine to ensure the appropriate level of co-ordination of the entire landholding and protection of the environment. 8 - 8 Implement the requirement of the Seveso III Directive, and any regulations giving effect to this Directive, with regard to the following: a) The siting of Major Accidents Sites; b) The modification of development on an existing, or within the vicinity of a Major Accident Hazard Site. 8 - 9 Where commercial/industrial enterprises exist as non-conforming but long-established uses, to support their continued operation and expansion, provided such does not result in loss of amenity to adjoining properties, adverse impact on the environment, visual detriment to the character of the area or creation of a traffic hazard.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 139 8 - 10 Support existing and emerging digital technologies in the interests of efficiency and competitiveness such as robotics, artificial intelligence, the ‘Internet of Things’, digital fabrication, augmented / virtual reality, blockchain and autonomous mobility. 8 - 11 Support the development of start-up incubator units on lands zoned and identified for development in towns and villages. 8.7 Planning Objectives It is the objective of the Council to: 8 - A Work in partnership with national and regional stakeholders, including IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland etc. in attracting economic investment and employment opportunities to support national competitiveness, regional development and to strengthen the county’s resilience. 8 - B Support and facilitate the ‘National Recovery and Resilience Plan’ and to ensure that our economy and society is more sustainable, resilient and prepared to deliver Green and Digital transition. 8 - C Support and participate in the preparation and implementation of the Mid-West and South-East Action Plans for Jobs, and any amendment thereof. 8 - D Promote ‘Strategic Employment Locations’ as already identified in towns, and to continue to support a strong spatial framework for economic development, by ensuring that appropriate lands are zoned and serviced, by developing Masterplans/Frameworks for strategic landbanks, and applying land activation measures, where appropriate, to activate these lands. 8 - E Work in partnership with stakeholders to identify opportunities and support the development of remote working hubs in settlements in the county. 8 - F Support the implementation of the Tipperary Food Strategy, 2020 and the development of, and promotion of a Tipperary Food Brand. 8 – G Work with national and regional partners in delivering a co-ordinated strategy for the ‘Limerick – Waterford Transport and Economic Network’, including the identification and development of Limerick Junction as a Strategic Freight Terminal and Transport Hub. 8 – H Support and collaborate with the third level educational facilities, thus enabling skills retention and creation, research capacity building and learning excellence in the county thereby supporting enterprise and jobs development in the region. 8 – I Recognise and promote remote working throughout the county, either from home or from a designated hub/co-working space within settlements, which offer employees flexible work arrangements and contribute to a lower carbon output through the associated reduction in commuting. Encourage the reuse of existing vacant buildings within town/village centres for such purposes.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 140 8 - J In conjunction with Coillte and other stakeholders, to support the development of forestry resources with a number of functions including, flood retention, biodiversity, water quality/catchment management and tourism and recreation. 8 - K Work with economic partners in the Mid-West in the development of the ‘Green Digital Basin’ to support job creation in digital technology associated with the renewable energy sector. The Green Digital Basin will support the development of data centres and the Council will seek to identify two suitable sites for this purpose as part of this project and in accordance with proper planning and sustainable development. 8 - L Carry out a review of strategic employment sites in the Key Towns and District Towns to support and inform the Town Development Plans and LAPs (and any review thereof).
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 141 9.0 Tourism 9.1 Introduction Tipperary is located within two F á ilte Ireland destination proposition brands, ‘Irelands Ancient East’ and ‘Irelands Hidden Heartlands’. Fáilte Ireland has already invested significantly in key towns such as Cashel and Clonmel, and in initiatives and amenities in the county such as the ‘Cashel Town Plan for Tourism’, Tipperary Museum of Hidden History, and Destination Experience Development Plans (DEDPs). The tourism economy of the county is significantly supported by exciting and multi-faceted tourism destination propositions, including the ‘Shannon Tourism Masterplan’, ‘Discover Lough Derg’ and ‘Munster Vales’, and unique flagship products including Suir Blueway Tipperary, the Beara Breifne Way and the Butler Trail. Figure 9.1: Tipperary located within both Irelands Hidden Heartlands and Irelands Ancient East The tourism experience that Tipperary offers is built on its natural, social and cultural assets. These cross-cutting themes include the character and history of our towns, villages and communities, the dramatic beauty and variety of our landscapes, and the quality of our environment and excellent food produce. It is a key function of the Plan to protect, support and grow these assets in a plan-led Tipperary has an actively growing tourism economy and the county punches above its weight in terms of international visitor numbers attracted by our strong natural and heritage assets, including the Rock of Cashel. The county has a wonderful mix of built and natural heritage, complemented by attractive towns and villages, excellent food and an abundance of activities for all ages and abilities. Tourism development in the county is supported by the Council, in partnership with ‘Tipperary Tourism’, an independent, industry-led representative organisation and other groups and organisations.
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