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Tipperary County Development Plan 2022–2028
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 192 Strategic Roads projects in line with national, regional and local transport needs and priorities. 12 - L Support the Local Link Rural Transport Programme of the NTA, and other national, regional and local initiatives for public transport, thereby supporting rural connectivity, reduce isolation and facilitate modal shift away from the private car. 12 - M Support the development of the regional rail network through enhanced service provision, and linkages of ports with the rail lines, including the development of Limerick Junction as a strategic national rail hub on the Limerick/Waterford and Dublin /Cork rail lines. 12 - N Continue to promote and support the regional ‘Park and Ride’ facilities at Thurles and Limerick Junction train stations in collaboration with Irish Rail. 12 - O Investigate the potential for ‘Park and Ride’ or 'Park and Stride' facilities in appropriate locations in the county, to reduce congestion and emissions in town centre areas in partnership with the NTA, TII and regional and local stakeholders, and as part of regional and local transport planning. 12 - P To facilitate the provision of car-sharing infrastructure, and facilities in appropriately located areas in the county, to enable car sharing, and to reduce congestion and emissions 12 - Q Support the roll-out of alternative fuel Infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging points, in collaboration with relevant agencies, at appropriate locations, both on-street and in new developments and as part of this to prepare a Tipperary EV Infrastructure Guidance Document.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 193 13.0 Built Heritage 13.1 Introduction Much of our built heritage is clustered in our towns, and the restoration and re-use of derelict or under-used buildings can provide for a variety of innovative uses, such as housing, education, arts and cultural spaces. In line with the objectives of this Plan, the active use of built heritage is a key element of the revitalisation of our town centres. The protection and conservation of buildings, structures and their settings, as protected structures and archaeological monuments, will continue to be a key element in built heritage policy. The Tipperary County Heritage Plan 2017 – 2021 (and any review thereof) seeks to support heritage in all its forms. In accordance with the Heritage Act of 1995, heritage is defined as monuments, archaeological objects, heritage objects, architectural heritage, flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, landscapes, seascapes, wrecks, geology, heritage gardens and parks and inland waterways. 13.2 National and Regional policy The NPF states that there is a need to conserve, manage and present our heritage for its intrinsic value, and as a supporting factor in economic renewal and sustainable employment. The RSES highlights the importance of incorporating best practice in heritage management into land use planning through the protection of historic urban fabric, the sensitive reuse of historic properties, the enhancement of places of special cultural or natural significance and the provision of high-quality public realm and recreational spaces. It is a regional policy objective to promote historic towns in the practice of heritage-led generation, to promote sensitive and adaptive re-use of historic building stock, industrial features and protected structures. The Planning Act set out legislative provisions for the protection of architectural heritage. It is a key requirement of the Plan to include a Record of Protected Structures, Architectural Conservation Areas and also provide objectives in relation to the protection of archaeological heritage, structures and areas/landscapes of special historical interest. Tipperary has a rich and diverse built heritage that has deeply influenced the identity and character of the county and the region. The built heritage of Tipperary is outstanding and ancient, and includes the iconic Rock of Cashel, one of the Royal Sites of Ireland. Our history and culture are strongly influenced by iron-age remains, monastic settlements, Norman walled towns and the big-house demesnes of the 17th and 18th centuries. These influences and others have formed the character of our towns, landscapes and communities, and are to be valued, enhanced and protected as integral to quality-of-life, and important assets in our tourism economy.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 194 13.3 Supporting Heritage and Communities Community and landowner support, understanding and involvement are important to the protection and regeneration of built heritage. The Council will support national programmes such as ‘Adopt a Monument’, the Irish Walled Towns Network, and funding programmes for protected structures, such as the DHLGH ‘Built Heritage Investment Scheme,’ the ‘Historic Structures Fund’, the ’Communities Monuments Scheme’ and the Heritage Council ‘Heritage Towns Initiative’. It is an objective of the Council to better support the owners of protected structures, and structures in ACAs, though educational and information programmes to assist in the conservation and active use of built heritage. Heritage and community projects are important for communities and can also be a focus for tourism ideas and projects, which can support community-led employment schemes, local economic development, as well as the social and cultural development of communities. It is an objective of the Council to promote the initiatives of the Heritage Council, DHLGH, local communities, heritage property owners and other stakeholders pursuing the revitalisation of historic cores in our cities, towns and villages. 13.4 Record of Protected Structures The RPS for the county is addressed in Volume 4 Built Heritage. Buildings or structures included in the RPS may have particular importance in terms of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest, as set out in the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities’ (DAHG, 2011). Works which would materially alter the character of a protected structure, or any element thereof, which contributes to its special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest requires planning permission. Owners and occupiers intending to carry out works to a protected structure may seek a declaration under Section 57 of the Planning Act, to identify what types of work can be carried out without materially affecting the character of the structure, and hence not require planning permission. Applicants proposing to carry out works to a protected structure are advised to seek the advice of a conservation professional at an early stage. New development that may impact on structures on the RPS shall have regard to the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities’ (DAHG, 2011). The Council, having regard to the nature and scope of works may require the submission of an Architectural Impact Assessment and method statements to facilitate the assessment of the development. 13.5 Architectural Conservation Areas ACAs are places, areas, groups of structures, or a townscape, which are of special interest or contribute to the appreciation of protected structures. ACAs are designated in certain towns and
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 195 villages for the purposes of maintaining the unique character of such townscapes and villages. In an ACA, the carrying out of works to the exterior of a structure will be exempted development only if these works would not materially affect the character of the area. Furthermore, works to a structure in an ACA must be consistent with the appearance of the structure itself and neighbouring structures. A list of ACAs is set out in Volume 4, and each is illustrated in the relevant Settlement Plan (Appendix 2) and Town Plans/LAPs. 13.6 Respecting Vernacular Rural Settlements and Buildings Many villages, whilst not warranting the designation of a formal ACA, are still interesting and unique in their village form, character and scale. The Council will seek to promote the reuse of disused or unoccupied buildings, and ensure that developments proposed within or adjacent to villages respect and enhance their spatial character, building forms, features, details and materials. The Council recognises that structures of architectural and vernacular merit, not included in the RPS, may contribute to the built fabric of local areas. These structures include the many examples of vernacular architecture, or traditional building forms, and types which have been built using local materials, skills and techniques, and methods which have been since lost. These buildings contribute, both individually and collectively, to the character, heritage and identity of the county, and their reuse is often a low-carbon alternative to demolition and reconstruction. There will be a presumption against the demolition of vernacular buildings where restoration or adaptation is a feasible option. 13.7 Archaeology Archaeological heritage includes all structures, constructions, groups of buildings, developed sites, recorded monuments and their settings60 and includes both terrestrial and underwater features. The National Monuments Service applies different levels of protection to a monument depending on its significance. Universal protection is afforded to all monuments listed in the Record of Monuments and Places established under Section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994. All entries on the list are known as ‘Recorded Monuments’. In addition, certain monuments are accorded a higher level of protection, and are recorded on the ‘Register of Historic Monuments’. The highest level of protection is afforded to ‘National Monuments’, i.e., monuments deemed to be of national significance. The full list of recorded monuments for Tipperary is listed on the National Monuments Service website at https://www.archaeology.ie/archaeological-survey-ireland. Archaeological structures may, in some situations, also be considered as architectural heritage, and therefore may appear on both the Record of Monuments and Places and on the RPS. 60 The European Convention for the Protection of Archaeological Heritage, Valetta, 1992
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 196 In addition to the National Monuments Acts, the Planning Act plays a central role in protecting our archaeological heritage. This means that protection of archaeological heritage is an important consideration in planning decisions, and that conditions relating to protection of the archaeological heritage may be attached. Development can impact on the visual appreciation, setting and amenity of recorded monuments. Such impacts should be adequately assessed and, where possible, eliminated or minimised. Previously unidentified archaeological sites may be uncovered during development works, while archaeological deposits that would be damaged by development must be investigated and recorded in detail. Any proposed development (due to its location, size or nature) with the potential to affect the archaeological heritage resource will be subject to an Archaeological Impact Assessment. This includes proposals in close proximity to archaeological monuments, proposals extensive in area (half a hectare or more) or length (1 km or more), and development that requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). 13.7.1 Walled Towns of Tipperary Due to our Norman history, there are six walled towns in Tipperary. These are Nenagh, Thurles, Cashel, Fethard, Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir, with significant upstanding remains evident in Cashel, Fethard, Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir. Town defences are considered to be monuments for the purposes of the National Monuments Acts, 1930‐2004. The Council is an active member of the Irish Walled Town Network61 , which co-ordinates and funds the conservation and promotion of the heritage value of the medieval walled towns of Tipperary. A programme of conservation work has been ongoing in the four-member towns since 2007, and annual maintenance and oversight of the medieval town walls is carried out. The walled towns are unique in their form and character with the streetscapes and layout of the medieval towns still apparent. The Council will continue to respect and preserve the remains of the medieval towns in line with the Conservation, Management and Interoperation Plans in place, and in line with the guidance of the Heritage Council. The Council will support the National Policy on Town Defences (DEHLG, 2008) which sets out national policy for the protection, preservation and conservation of the defences of towns and cities. 13.7.2 Archaeological Landscapes An archaeological landscape is a natural landscape that has been deliberately modified by a group (or groups) of people during a particular archaeological period (or periods). It provides context and meaning to individual archaeological sites and helps us to understand how our ancestors lived. Such 61 The Irish Walled Towns Network was established by The Heritage Council in 2005 to unite and co-ordinate the strategic efforts of Local Authorities involved in the management, conservation and enhancement of historic walled towns in Ireland.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 197 landscapes have the potential to be of cultural, economic, social and/or environmental value. International best practice, as outlined in the European Convention on the Protection of Archaeological Heritage (Valetta Convention) 1992 and the European Landscape Convention (Florence Convention) 2000 supports a landscape-based approach to archaeological protection. It is an objective of the Council to carry out an audit of archaeological landscapes in Tipperary over the lifetime of the Plan. 13.7.3 Underwater Archaeology The rivers and lakes of Tipperary may contain features and objects associated with its riverine heritage (such as boat wrecks, fish traps, fording points, bridges etc.). Data on underwater archaeological sites (marine, coastal and inland waterways), are available from the Underwater Archaeology Unit of the National Monuments Service. Any development either above or below water, including to river banks or coastal edges, within the vicinity of a site of archaeological interest shall not be detrimental to the character of the archaeological site or its setting. Planning applications will be referred to the National Monuments Service for their comment where relevant. 13.7.4 Tipperary Museum of Hidden History Under Section 68 (2) of the National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997 the Director of the National Museum of Ireland may, with Ministerial consent, designate local museums as appropriate places for the curatorial care of State-owned archaeological objects that are predominately of local rather than national interest. The Tipperary Museum of Hidden History, Clonmel and its managing curator have designated status. 13.8 UNESCO and the Royal Sites of Ireland The Royal Sites of Ireland were all sites of major royal inauguration, ceremony and assembly, representing each of the four Irish provinces: Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connaught, as well as the Ancient 5th province of Midhe (Meath). Navan Fort is portrayed as the royal site for the kings of Ulster; Dún Ailinne for the Kings of Leinster; Cashel for the Kings of Munster and Rathcroghan for the Kings of Connaught. Tara was the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. In addition, the Hill of Uisneach is traditionally the epicentre (omphalos) of Ireland, where the five provinces met. The sites are strongly linked by myth and legend. Cashel itself is also associated with the transformation of Ireland from paganism to Christianity and Saint Patrick. Tipperary County Council is the lead authority on the proposal for the Royal Sites group nomination on the ‘Tentative List’ as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Council will seek to lead and support the nomination over the lifetime of the Plan.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 198 13.9 Planning Policy It is the policy of the Council to: 13 - 1 Encourage and support the sympathetic restoration, re-use and maintenance of protected structures thereby ensuring their conservation and protection. In considering proposals for development, the Council will have regard to the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities, (DAHG 2011) or any amendment thereof, and proposals that will have an unacceptable impact on the character and integrity of a protected structure or adjoining protected structure will not be permitted. 13 - 2 Encourage and support new development that contributes to the enhancement of ACAs with regard to; a) Impact on the character, appearance and integrity of the ACA in terms of compatibility in design, colour, finishes and massing of form; b) Impact on the existing amenities, character and heritage of the ACA; c) The importance of retaining important architectural and townscape elements such as shopfronts, sash windows, gutters and down pipes, plasterwork etc as appropriate. 13 - 3 Seek the sympathetic restoration, appropriate re-use and maintenance of buildings/features which are considered to be of local and vernacular architectural importance. 13 - 4 Safeguard sites, features and objects of archaeological interest, including Recorded Monuments, National Monuments and Monuments on the Register of Historic Monuments, and archaeological remains found within Zones of Archaeological Potential located in historic towns and other urban and rural areas. In safeguarding such features of archaeological interest, the Council will seek to secure their preservation (i.e. in situ or in exceptional circumstances preservation by record) and will have regard to the advice and recommendation of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Where developments, due to their location, size or nature, may have implications for archaeological heritage, the Council may require an archaeological assessment to be carried out. This may include for a requirement for a detailed Visual Impact Assessment of the proposal and how it will impact on the character or setting of adjoining archaeological features. Such developments include those that are located at, or close to an archaeological monument or site, those that are extensive in terms of area (1/2 ha or more) or length (1 kilometre or more), those that may impact on the underwater environment and developments requiring EIA.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 199 13 - 5 Respect and preserve the remains (both sub-surface and upstanding) of the medieval towns in line with the Conservation, Management and Interoperation Plans in place for each town, in line with the guidance of the Heritage Council and the National Policy on Town Defences (DEHLG, 2008). 13 - 6 Consider landscapes of archaeological significance and, if considered necessary, require an impact assessment for proposed development which could have a significant impact on the identified landscape. 13 - 7 Consider underwater archaeology and ensure that development to river banks or coastal edges within the vicinity of a site of archaeological interest shall not be detrimental to the character of the archaeological site or its setting. 13.10 Planning Objectives It is the objective of the Council to: 13 - A Support the owners of structures on the RPS and structures in ACAs through educational and information actions to assist in the conservation and active use of built heritage. 13 - B Administer and manage built heritage funding schemes such as the ‘Built Heritage Investment Scheme’, ‘Structures at Risk Scheme’ etc and any review thereof, to support owners of built heritage in the county. 13 - C Ensure that the towns of Cashel, Fethard, Carrick on Suir and Clonmel remain members of the Irish Walled Towns Network, and to carry out an annual maintenance, interpretation and conservation programme in respect of each of these towns 13 - D Carry out an audit of archaeological landscapes in Tipperary over the lifetime of the Plan, having consideration to landscapes that may extend into adjoining counties. 13 - E Work closely with the relevant State bodies, International Council on Monuments and Sites, UNESCO, the relevant local authorities and local stakeholders to support the designation of the Royal Sites as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 13 - F Safeguard archaeological artefacts found on land or in rivers and, as appropriate, to file a ‘Report of Discovery’ with the National Museum of Ireland under Section 68 (2) of the National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 200 14.0 Green and Blue Infrastructure 14.1 Introduction ‘Green Infrastructure’ is defined as the network of natural and semi-natural areas and environmental features that deliver a range of ‘ecosystem services’ in both rural and urban settings. A ‘Green Infrastructure’ approach is the principle of ‘protecting and enhancing nature and natural processes through their conscious integration into spatial planning and development’. Green Infrastructure is not simply an alternative description for conventional open space. It includes parks, open spaces, playing fields, woodlands – and also street trees, allotments, private gardens, green roofs and walls, sustainable drainage systems and soils. It also includes rivers, streams, canals and other water bodies, sometimes called ‘Blue Infrastructure’. There are many types of green and blue assets common to Tipperary including; trails, pocket parks, street verges and hedges, forest parks, rivers, canals and floodplains etc. There are however, two primary waterways – Lough Derg and the River Suir. The Suir Blueway Tipperary runs for 53km in an east-west direction from Carrick-on-Suir to Cahir via Clonmel. The route is made up of a walking/ cycling trail for 21km which runs from Carrick-on-Suir to Clonmel, and a further 32km of waterway along the River Suir which can be travelled by canoe or kayak. Since opening it has provided a central recreational asset that in turn promotes visitor numbers to the county. In the north of the county the Lough Derg Blueway has a unique tourism offering, 160km of paddling trails to explore around the lakeshore. A ‘greenway or a ‘blueway’ is a dedicated recreational or pedestrian route, which enhances both the environment and quality-of-life for residents of the surrounding area. Tipperary has a wealth of tracks and trails associated with our uplands, peatlands, rivers and at the more local level in our towns and villages associated with heritage sites, for example ‘Bothar na Marbh’ in Cashel, and the ‘Coronation walk’, in Cahir. A Green Infrastructure approach to planning and development includes the planning, design and management of green spaces, and blue ecosystems, to provide societal benefit for both urban and rural areas. The Council will seek to recognise, protect, and interconnect (where feasible) green and Over the past few years, as a result of events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, we have grown to further appreciate our diverse and iconic landscape and outstanding outdoor amenities available here in Tipperary. Green and blue infrastructure, and associated ecological and outdoor networks, have positive environmental, social and economic impacts that contribute significantly to our health, wellbeing, quality of life and economy.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 201 blue assets, particularly those in urban areas, where public spaces, private gardens, cemeteries, urban streams and derelict land are often undervalued for their natural services. 14.2 National and Regional Policy The Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways (DDTTS, 2018) sets out to deliver: • A strategic greenway network of national and regional routes, with high capacity flagship routes that can be extended and/or link with local greenways and cycling/walking routes; • Greenways of scale and appropriate standard that have significant potential to deliver an increase in activity tourism and are regularly used by overseas visitors, domestic visitors and locals thereby contributing to a healthier society through increased physical activity; • Greenways that provide a substantially segregated off-road experience linking places of interest, recreation and leisure in areas with beautiful scenery with plenty to see and do; • Greenways that provide opportunities for local businesses and economies, and • Greenways that are developed with stakeholders in line with an agreed code of practice. Ireland has significantly invested in developing a network of strategic greenways, though funding programmes including the ‘Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme’ (DRCD). This scheme and related funding options under Project Ireland 2040 help contribute to quality of life and supports the economy. The integrated approach to the enhancement of green and blue infrastructure helps with meeting many EU directives and national legislation obligations such as the WFD; the Flood Risks Directive; the Habitats and Birds Directives; the European Landscape Convention; and the EIA Directive and SEA. Having consideration to the above, the development of new infrastructure will be informed by the appropriate level of environmental assessment and consideration of ‘Connecting with Nature for Health and Wellbeing” EPA Research Report 2020’, in line with the development management standards set out in Volume 3. 14.3 Green and Blue Infrastructure in Tipperary 14.3.1 Green and Blue Infrastructure Roadmap The Tipperary Green and Blue infrastructure Masterplan 2018 62 sets out a vision for the enhancement of green and blue infrastructure along the River Suir and Lough Derg. The Master Plan incorporates biodiversity, heritage, tourism, sport, leisure, communities and economy to provide a cooperative strategic plan for our county’s waterways. The character of the existing network of 62 Council was a partner in the EU INTERREG Europe ‘SWARE’ (Sustainable Heritage Management of Waterway Regions) project
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