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Tipperary County Development Plan 2022–2028
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- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 12 1.3.4 Climate Action and Low-Carbon Economy The National Climate Action Plan (DECC, 2019) seeks to make Ireland a climate resilient and environmentally sustainable society and economy by 2050. Local Authorities are to act as leaders through their local adaptation strategies, providing support for flagship and pilot projects and skills, and the development of checklists, templates and quality marks. The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act (DECC, 2021) requires the Council to develop a 5-year Local Authority Climate Action Plan, including both mitigation and adaptation actions, ranging from simple short-term solutions to large-scale longer term transformational projects. This Plan has embedded the duel principles of climate adaptation and climate mitigation through its core strategy, and policies and objectives with a climate resilient, sustainable and low-carbon county vision are specifically addressed in Chapter 3 Low-Carbon Society and Climate Action. The Council will seek to support the emissions reductions targets as set out in the Programme for Government and prepare a Climate Action Plan for Tipperary. 1.3.5 Compliance with Planning Guidelines The Section 28 Guidelines of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, are a vital aspect of the management and guidance of new development. They are constantly updated by the Government and the ministerial departments. Under Section 28 of the Planning Acts, the Council is required to demonstrate: (i) How the policies and objectives of the Minister contained in the Section 28 guidelines have been implemented, or (ii) If applicable, that the Planning Authority has formed the opinion that it is not possible, because of the nature and characteristics of the area or part of the area, to implement certain policies and objectives when considering the application of those policies in the area or part of the area of the development plan and shall give reasons for the forming of the opinion and why policies and objectives of the Minister have not been so implemented. A detailed ‘Statement of Compliance with Ministerial Guidelines’ in Volume 3, sets out how these Planning Guidelines have informed the Plan. All new development should have regard to the relevant provisions of the Section 28 Guidelines (and any review or update thereof) in its design stage and before an application for planning permission is submitted to the Council. 1.3.6 Public Consultation and the preparation of this County Development Plan To support stakeholder participation the Council prepared a communications strategy to ensure that information on the plan-making process was up-to-date, readily available and easily accessed by
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 13 members of the public and other stakeholders throughout the review process. Consultation procedures included: • Dedicated website was available throughout the plan-making process, this was regularly updated with relevant reports, and submissions received were available for viewing. • Targeted meetings and webinars, including the Strategic Policy Committee and the PPN. • Statutory notifications in line with the Planning Act. • Distribution of notices and website link to the PPN and relevant non-statutory bodies/groups. • Publication of newspaper advertisements (The Nationalist, The Tipperary Star, The Midland Tribune and the Nenagh Guardian) inviting written submissions. • Social media campaign using Facebook and the planning Twitter page @planningtipp • All publications were produced with recognisable branding in a clear and simple style. There were three opportunities for public participation and considering the numbers of submissions received at pre-draft (190), draft (615) and proposed amendments (41) stages, it is clear that the citizens of Tipperary and other stakeholders are deeply interested in planning for their future. Submissions received were innovative and progressive, covering topics including; climate action, biodiversity, economy, rural development, housing, walking, cycling and amenities, regeneration of towns and villages, quality of life etc. Submissions received were summarised and considered at each stage in reports by the Chief Executive, and have heavily influenced the Core Strategy and policies and objectives of this Plan. Figure 1.7: Branding for public consultation strategy 1.3.7 The Elected Members and the preparation of this County Development Plan Each key stage of the plan review process is ratified by the elected members who, in their role as planning authority, have the primary statutory responsibility to make the Plan under Section 12 of the Planning Act. In this role, the members are central to the process, as both policymakers and as
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 14 decision-makers. Noting this important role, the elected members of the Council actively and positively engaged with the executive development plan team during the preparation of this Plan. Key to this was attendance and participation in workshops/briefing sessions (27 in total), council meetings and in the setting out of strategic directions (Section 11(4) of the Planning Act) to inform the preparation of the Plan. The directions to the Chief Executive by the elected members with respect to preparation of the Draft Plan were: • The vision for the Plan should include an ambition to move to a low-carbon and climate resilient society and should recognise the unique social, economic and environmental strengths of Tipperary. • The Plan should recognise the unique qualities and characteristics of our Towns, and provide a framework for their growth, regeneration and economic development. • The Plan should provide a framework for a thriving rural economy, through support for diversification and innovation to sustain and strengthen our rural communities. • The Plan should provide a framework for the delivery of strategic infrastructure, including broadband, transport connectivity, water services and active travel options. • The Plan should provide a framework for the protection and enhancement of our natural and built environment the sustainable development of the county blue and green infrastructure assets. • The Plan should acknowledge the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on how we work and live. • The Plan should provide a strategy for recovery, including supporting new ways of doing business, regenerating our town centres and public spaces, and creating self-sustaining and inclusive communities. 1.4 Protection of the Environment Support for a healthy, natural environment, is a core ambition of this Plan, and is ensured through the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process in line with European Directive 2001/42/EC. SEA has assessed the likely significant environmental effects of implementing the Plan through the plan-making stages. The purpose is to “provide for a high level of protection of the environment and to contribute to the integration of environmental considerations into the preparation and adoption of plans and programmes with a view to promoting sustainable development”. In this respect, this Plan has been influenced by SEA, and has been produced with careful consideration for how the vision for growth set out, might influence, positively or negatively on our environment. In addition to the SEA process, and in line with Article 6(3) of European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (the Habitats Directive), the
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 15 Council has undertaken an Appropriate Assessment (AA) of the potential impact of the implementation of the Plan on certain sites. These sites which encompass, for example, certain rivers, lakes, uplands etc in Tipperary, have been designated, as important sites by virtue of their ecological importance and sensitivity. These sites are called Natura 2000 sites. This Plan has also been subject to an assessment to demonstrate that the flood risk to new development, and as a result of new development, will be acceptably safe, in accordance with Ministerial Guidelines on this issue, throughout its lifetime, and beyond. This assessment has considered the impacts of climate change on flood risk, and assesses the impact that land use changes and development in Tipperary could have on future flood risk. The SEA Environmental Report, the Natura Impact Report (NIR) and the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) are set out in Volume 5. Summary The development objectives in this Plan are consistent, as far as practicable, with the conservation and protection of the environment. The accompanying SEA, AA and SFRA processes have informed the plan preparation (Volume 5 provides associated documents detailing the findings). All recommendations made by these processes have been integrated into this Plan, and this will contribute towards environmental conservation, and protection within the county and beyond. 1.5 Format of the County Development Plan This Plan is set out over five volumes: • Volume 1: Written Statement • Volume 2: Settlement Guide, Settlement Plans and Serviced Land Assessment • Volume 3: Appendices • Volume 4: Built Heritage • Volume 5: Environmental Reports Volume 1 is set out in 16 chapters under key headings that broadly reflect the themes of the RSES. Volume 2 sets out the Settlement Guide, Settlement Plans and Serviced Land Assessment. Volume 3 sets out appendices as follows: 1. County Housing Strategy 2. Renewable Energy Strategy 3. Landscape Character Assessment and schedule of scenic Views and Routes 4. Rural Housing Design Guide 5. Design and Best Practice for Cluster Housing Schemes in Rural Villages
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 16 6. Development Management Standards including Statement of Compliance with Ministerial Guidelines Volume 4 sets out the Record of Protected Structures and a schedule of Architectural Conservation areas. Volume 5 contains the SEA Environmental Report, the NIR and the SFRA. 1.5.1 Policies and Objectives and Standards In preparing this Plan, the Council has had regard to the national policy objectives as set out in the NPF, and regional policy objectives and set out in the RSES, and these have informed local policies and objectives as they relate to Tipperary. Planning policies for new development are set out at the end of each chapter, and should be considered by all (public or private sector developers) in considering new development in the county. New development will also be informed by the development management standards for new development as set out in Volume 3, Appendix 6. Planning objectives are also set out at the end of each chapter. These are measurable objectives for delivery by the Council over the lifetime of the Plan, and an important aspect of monitoring. 1.5.2 Planning Enquiry systems and mapping Relevant geographic data as set out in the Plan is presented on an interactive basis on the Council’s planning enquiry system on the Council website www.tipperarycoco.ie/planning.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 17 2.0 Core Strategy 2.1 Introduction 2.2 A Vision for Tipperary This is a Plan for resilience, and for recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, for sustainable towns and rural areas, and for self-sustaining and inclusive communities. The Plan is a proactive spatial planning framework for sustainable future growth, building on the strengths and assets of the county, its communities and its environment. The Vision Statement for Tipperary as set out in the Corporate Plan 2020 – 2024 sets the context for the ambitions of the Plan. Figure 2.1: Our Vision The Core Strategy provides an overarching framework for the Plan, establishing a vision for the county with key ambitions building on Tipperary’s unique strengths and assets. The Planning Act also require the Core Strategy to set out a medium to long term spatial growth strategy, to provide land for residential development, and to ensure that the Plan can support the development of homes in urban and rural areas in accordance with national and regional development objectives set out in the NFP and the RSES.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 18 In planning for the future, and in delivering this Vision Statement, a set of ‘Core Ambitions’ integrate the principles of economic, social and environmental sustainability and inform this Plan. Figure 2.2: Core Ambitions for Tipperary The five Core Strategy ambitions are grounded in the overriding ambition for Tipperary to transition to a Climate Resilient, Sustainable and Low-Carbon County over the lifetime of this Plan. The core ambitions have regard to the NPF vision for sustainable growth, the county’s own social, economic and environmental strengths, and the aspirations of communities and stakeholders. These core ambitions are mainstreamed throughout the Plan, and are expressed in the strategic objectives of the Core Strategy, which in turn reflect the values of the UN SDGs. 2.3 Building Blocks for the Future Tipperary has a population of 159,553 persons, with approximately 42% living in our large to medium towns, and 58% living in our many smaller towns, villages and rural areas. The NPF Implementation Road Map (DHPLG, 2018)3 projects a strong population growth of approximately 15% for Tipperary to 2031, in conjunction with the growth and revitalisation of our towns and villages, ensuring that 3 Appendix 2 – Transitional Regional and County Population Projections to 2031 Climate Resilient, Sustainable & Low-Carbon County Healthy Natural Environment, Working Landscapes, Supporting Infrastructure Vibrant, Living Towns driving the Regional and Local Economy Valued Built and Cultural Heritage Strong Rural Economy with Diverse Connected Communities
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 19 they are vibrant centres and communities. The key strengths of the county on which to build sustainable growth are summarised here: • Sixth-largest of the 32 counties by area and 12th largest by population. • A central location in the southern region, with strategic road and rail linkages to and from the cities of Waterford, Limerick, Cork and Dublin. The enhancement of road and rail connectivity to each of our national and regional cities will be a priority over the Plan period. • National reputation as a leader in renewable energy development and innovation, and as an early mover to a low-carbon society. • Strongly growing tourism economy, supporting national tourism programmes, through its built and cultural assets, diverse towns and villages and quality outdoor activity experiences. • A diverse economic profile comprising of agri-food, high-profile foreign direct investment, and local small and medium enterprises. • Tipperary is particularly well known as a centre for quality food production, and also as a centre of excellence for the equine economy. • Strategic and core infrastructure assets and services, including national gas and electricity. • A balanced network of urban towns each with unique roles, specialities and capacities, including three Key Towns that will support growth beyond the cities at a sub-regional level. • Diverse and productive rural areas that are important to the economy, environment and quality of life, and many unique rural villages that are centres of local community services in their surrounding areas, with individual roles and capacities. • A high-quality environment, with mountains, rivers and lakes that provide a range of natural services, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, the maintenance of water quality, the support of biodiversity and enhancement of our quality of life. • A strong employment base with approximately 60% of the Tipperary workforce employed locally within the county across its diverse economic sectors as outlined above.
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 20 Building on these strengths, and in line with the Vision Statement above, this is a Plan for recovery and resilience, for sustainable towns and rural areas, and for creating self-sustaining and inclusive communities. 2.4 A Climate Resilient, Sustainable & Low-Carbon County The Government through the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 (DECC, 2021), and its own Programme for Government4, has set a legally binding target of net-zero emissions by 2050, with an ambition to more than halve carbon emissions over the course of the decade to 2030. This target will require transformative change in planning for homes, transport, employment and infrastructure and the years to 2030 are critical in making this change. This target is underpinned by the core ambitions of this Plan. The Plan, as a spatial planning strategy, addresses international, national and regional policy relating to climate action, including the need to plan for compact growth, better building energy efficiency, much greater focus on renewable energy, the decarbonisation of transport, opportunities for active travel, urban greening, nature-based surface water management etc. Climate action is specifically addressed in Chapter 3 Low Carbon Society and Climate Action, (including a summary in Table 3.1 of how climate adaptation and mitigation measures have been included). The Plan, in conjunction with the Tipperary Climate Action Plan 2019, and the Climate Action Plan for Tipperary (when prepared in line with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 (DECC, 2021)), provides a framework for the transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity-rich, environmentally-sustainable and climate-neutral economy. 2.5 Developing a Core Strategy for Sustainable Growth The core ambitions for Tipperary are reflected through this Core Strategy. The Planning Act also requires the Core Strategy to set out residential development to meet projected demand for new housing over its lifetime. Therefore, the Core Strategy addresses the following: • Provides relevant information to demonstrate that the Plan, and the Housing Strategy are consistent with the NPF, RSES and with Specific Planning Policy Requirements specified in Section 28 Guidelines, • Takes account of policies of the Minister for national and regional population targets, • Defines a settlement framework for the county that is consistent with the NPF and RSES, 4 Programme for Government: Our Shared Future (Department of the Taoiseach, 2020)
- TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 21 • Provides an evidence-based rationale for the land proposed to be zoned for residential and mixed-use development, having regard to the capacity of existing zoned land, and the phasing of development taking account of the location of public transport and services, and, • Demonstrates how the planning authority has had regard to the statutory Retail Planning Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DECLG, 2012) in setting out objectives for retail development. 2.5.1 Tipperary and the National and Regional Settlement Framework Building on the national vision of the NPF, the RSES sets out to make the Southern Region one of Europe’s most creative, innovative, greenest and liveable regions. Tipperary has many attributes and strengths to contribute to this vision, from our natural resources, the talent of our workforce and our creative communities. The spatial planning strategy of the RSES is based on the development of the three regional cities, supported by Key Towns and vibrant towns, villages and rural areas. Figure 2.3: Regional Core Strategy Vision Tipperary has three designated ‘Key Towns’, Clonmel, Nenagh and Thurles. Clonmel, along with five other large regional centres, Kilkenny City, Ennis, Carlow, Tralee and Wexford, is identified as a large population scale urban centre, functioning as a self-sustaining regional driver with a comparable structure to the five other regional centres identified in the NPF. Nenagh and Thurles
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