Tipperary County Development Plan 2022–2028

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 42 roadmap for waste planning and management to embed climate action in public policy. It seeks to shift focus away from waste disposal, and looks instead at preserving resources. Furthermore, the completion and implementation of a major Waste and Circular Economy Action Plan is an action of the Programme for Government. It is a key objective of the Council to support the Circular Economy concept, and the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy’ (DECC, 2020) across its own services, and through development as proposed though this Plan. The sustainable management of waste is further addressed in Chapter 10 Renewable Energy and Bioeconomy. 3.4.8 Climate Active Communities Submissions received during public consultation, support community-led action for the interrelated areas of climate change management, enhancement of biodiversity and climate action. There are examples of SECs already established in Tipperary, with the support of the Tipperary Energy Agency, including for example, the ‘Energy Communities Tipperary Cooperative’ and ‘Community Power’. The Council acknowledges the value of SECs in Tipperary and will seek to support their uptake. The objectives for the Programme for Government are embedded and supported in this Plan: • Increase the target for the number of SECs. • Prioritise the development of microgeneration, letting people sell excess power to the grid. • Ensure that community energy plays a role in reaching 70% renewable electricity, including a dedicated community benefit fund and community category in future energy auctions. • Continue to work with the EU to agree community participation as an integral part of installing new renewable energy, and a route for community participation in the projects. • Support a new Green Flag programme for communities, building on the successful programme in schools. The Council, as a member of the ‘All Island Pollinator Plan’, will seek to provide support to local communities and schools in the development of community-led sustainable energy initiatives, and biodiversity focused amenity plans and actions. In devising new schemes in towns and villages the Council will consult with local communities on how biodiversity and natural systems can be integrated and supported. In addition, the Plan addresses biodiversity and the community in further detail in Chapter 6 Supporting Sustainable Communities and Chapter 14 Green and Blue Infrastructure.

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 43 3.5 Mainstreaming Climate Action CARO have outlined the key measures that will contribute to Climate Mitigation and Adaptation and the achievement of GHG emission reductions targets of 7% per annum, as summarised in Figure 3.2 below: Figure 3.2: Climate change mitigation and adaptation (CARO) These Adaptation and Mitigation actions are embedded in the Plan. Table 3.1: Mainstreaming of Adaptation and Mitigation Actions in the Plan Chapter 1 Introduction • Consideration of the UN SDGs. • Integration of SEA, AA NIA and SFRA Chapter 2 Core Strategy • Core ambition – Enable a ‘Just Transition’ to a climate resilient, biodiversity-rich, environmentally-sustainable and climate-neutral economy. • Strategic objectives compliance with the UN SDG relating to climate action. Chapter 3 Low-Carbon Society and Climate Action • Dedicated to low-carbon society and climate action. Targets for a 7% reduction in GHG emissions each year over the lifetime of the Plan. • Energy and Climate Action Committee, partnerships i.e. Tipperary Energy Agency, LIT and membership of the Covenant of Mayors. • Key areas for change are listed: o Bioeconomy and agriculture - National Bioeconomy Campus in Lisheen.

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 44 o Disruptive technologies innovation and renewable energy – Centre of Excellence, Nenagh, proposed review of RES and the TUS centre at Thurles. o Sustainable settlements and SEDA o Sustainable transport and active travel – LTPs for Key Towns o Energy efficiency in built fabric and micro-generation o Nature-based solutions and SUDS in surface water management o Circular economy – proposed Zero carbonisation Zone at Littleton o Climate Active Communities and SECs Chapter 4 Settlement Strategy • New development to be focused on existing settlements in line with a sustainable settlement hierarchy with consideration to environmental and infrastructural capacity. • 66% of future population growth to urban towns, and 34% to rural villages and areas (supported by framework for regeneration to make towns and villages better places to live) • Sustainable connectivity through integrated land use and spatial planning at settlement level. • SLA with sequential approach ensuring connectivity and optimal use of infrastructure Chapter 5 Housing • Support compact residential development in central sites in line where connectivity and accessibility are delivered though quality design. • County Housing Strategy to enable tailored delivery of housing according to population needs in terms of size and location. Chapter 6 Supporting Sustainable Communities • ‘Sustainable Communities’ addressed in areas including; accessibility and active travel, local food production, local services and amenities and digital connectivity. • ‘Just Transition’ and the role of the Public Participation Network and other community initiatives. • Community energy and investment as important in a transition to a low-carbon society Chapter 7 Town Centres and Placemaking • Place-making/revitalisation of towns/villages as a cornerstone of low-carbon development. • Key areas for focus are listed: o Town Centres First Principle – Strategic regeneration programme in place o Streets as places for people o Greening of our urban areas o Achieving Urban Infill/brownfield and town centre development o Diversity of uses o Vacant property strategy Chapter 8 Enterprise and Rural Development • Enable sustainable enterprise development with focus on green and digital economy. • Rural enterprise to balance economic growth with the protection of rural resources. • Support for remote working, flexible working and reuse of buildings for enterprise.

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 45 Chapter 9 Tourism Strategy • Vision for sustainable tourism set out in line with ‘Tipperary Transforming’. • Tourism accommodation and facilities to be supported in a manner that is compatible with the protection of the environment. Chapter 10 Renewable Energy and Bioeconomy • Renewable Energy Strategy enabling renewable generation at appropriate locations. • New focus on the bioeconomy, decarbonisation zones, disruptive technologies and energy storage and sustainable waste management/circular economy. Chapter 11 Environment and Natural Assets • Support for natural environmental services in climate action, biodiversity, water quality. • Flood risk management is addressed both here, in the SLA process in terms of zoning and in the SEA and SFRA where climate change impacts on flood risk has been considered. • It is an objective of the Council to prepare the following over the lifetime of the Plan: Survey of Wetlands, Biodiversity and Heritage Plan incorporating Pollinator Action Plan. Chapter 12 Sustainable Transport • New development to demonstrate that land-use, connectivity and transportation are integrated in a way to reduce reliance on car-based travel, promoting sustainable transport. • The integration of land use and transport is supported by the following principles: o Sustainable mobility and active travel and the 10-minute town concept. o Preparation of LTPs for the Key Towns and active travel plans for the smaller towns o Rural transport strategy o Alternative fuels infrastructure • Support for investment in rail transport Chapter 13 Built Heritage • The Plan seeks the sympathetic restoration, appropriate re-use and maintenance of buildings/features of local and vernacular architectural importance. Chapter 14 Green and Blue Infrastructure • Green and Blue Infrastructure approach in the planning framework. Key headings are: o A new roadmap for green infrastructure to support investment and connectivity with other assets and to coordinate protection of biodiversity and habitats. o Tourism and recreation potential o Role in sustainable mobility Chapter 15 Water and Energy Utilities • Support for water and services utilities such as Irish Water as part of new development. • Nature-based solutions to surface water management with the integration of innovative approaches to sustainable water management solutions. • Electricity and gas networks important in renewable energy development. • The impact of future climate change on our water and energy infrastructure is recognised. Chapter 16 Monitoring & Evaluation Monitoring of the progress of the Plan implementation will be co-ordinated with environmental monitoring as an important part of sustainable development management.

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 46 3.6 Planning Policy It is the policy of the Council to: 3 - 1 Promote and facilitate renewable energy development, in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Tipperary Renewable Energy Strategy 2016 (and any review thereof), and the Tipperary Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019. 3 - 2 Support and encourage innovative initiatives that promote the development of the Circular Economy as set out in the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy (DECC, 2020). New developments that generate a significant amount of waste heat may be required to submit a ‘Heat Loss’ Assessment, where practical, to demonstrate effective reuse of waste heat. 3 - 3 Require the retrofitting and reuse of existing buildings (where practical) rather than their demolition and reconstruction. 3 - 4 Promote energy conservation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources in buildings, including retro fitting of energy efficiency measures in the existing building stock in line with the requirements of the Building Regulations 1997 – 2021 (and any amendment thereof). 3 - 5 Support innovation in both sustainable energy storage technologies, and natural carbon capture systems, as key elements of a move to a low-carbon society, where it is demonstrated that they will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment. 3 - 6 Support new construction and development forms that use a low embodied carbon approach, and where the full life-cycle carbon, and other environmental impacts are calculated to support the lowest possible energy and CO2 emissions. 3.7 Planning Objectives It is the objective of the Council to: 3 - A Support and facilitate the implementation of European and National objectives for climate adaptation and mitigation, and to prepare a Climate Action Plan for Tipperary in compliance with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill (DECC, 2020) and any review thereof. 3 – B Work in collaboration with the CARO and Southern Region Assembly in the development and implementation of climate action initiatives. 3 - C Support and participate in the preparation of a Regional Decarbonisation Plan for the Southern Region as part of a framework for action on decarbonisation across all sectors. 3 - D Support and facilitate the objectives of the ‘Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy’ (DECC, 2020) across the delivery of our services.

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 47 3 - E Support, in collaboration with stakeholders, research and innovation in smart renewable energy technologies and initiatives to accelerate diversification away from fossil fuels. 3 - F In accordance with the objective of the Renewable Energy Strategy (and any review thereof), to encourage and support community energy schemes, and ways to incorporate energy efficiency and renewable energy development at the community level, though micro-generation, auto-production and investment in commercial energy production. 3 - G To monitor energy usage in public buildings in line with the Sustainable Energy Action Plan and to invest in energy efficiency with a programme for publicly owned buildings to be upgraded to Building Energy Rating ‘B’. 3 - H To carry out SEDA during the preparation of LAPs for the Key Towns and the District Towns in accordance with best practice. 3 - I Support projects which assist the transition of industrial cut-over peatlands to sustainable after uses. 3 - J Support local food producers as part of a vision to increase reliance on locally produced food in Tipperary and the wider area. 3 - K Support a culture of sustainability as part of a move towards a low-carbon society and economy through training programmes, demonstration sites and other activities, and in collaboration with stakeholders, local community groups and other sectoral groups.

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 48 4.0 Settlement Strategy 4.1 Introduction The following considerations have informed the settlement strategy as set out in this Plan: • NPF Population growth projections, • Accessibility and influence in a regional or sub-regional context, • Location of settlements and their role in their rural hinterlands, • Scale of employment provision, number of jobs and net commuting flows, • Availability and capacity of local services and amenities provision, for example, higher education institutes, health, leisure and retail facilities etc, • Extent to which sustainable and active travel options can be encouraged, • Availability of existing and planned physical and social infrastructure including transport, • Settlement form including density levels, scale, function and character, • The Limerick-Waterford Transport and Economic Network, • The impact of the settlement hierarchy on the receiving environment, • Serviced Land Assessment (SLA) which applies a standardised and an evidence-based approach to land-zoning22, by assessing infrastructural capacity, coupled with the principles of the NPF to promote compact sustainable growth (SLA is set out in Volume 2). These detailed assessments have supported the preparation of a detailed county settlement strategy to support growth and investment in our towns and villages. 4.2 Tipperary’s Towns and Villages In accordance with the Development Plan Guidelines for Planning Authorities, (DHLGH, 2022) the settlement strategy is an integral part of the Core Strategy, and part of the framework for how the county is likely to grow and develop over the lifetime of the Plan, within a clear set of spatial priorities. 22 By identifying lands within settlements that are fully serviced by available infrastructure (Tier 1), and lands which will be serviced within the lifetime of the Plan (Tier 2), thereby enabling the identification of land for development The Core Strategy places the towns and villages of Tipperary in a framework to enable them to grow and prosper, supporting the delivery of vital services and physical and social infrastructure. The Core Strategy and resulting tailored settlement strategy for settlement growth and vitality, has been prepared using an evidence-based approach, considering the capacity and unique character of each town and village in Tipperary.

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 49 The settlement strategy recognises that the towns and villages of Tipperary are at the heart of our communities, and it is planned for these settlements to grow and prosper having consideration to their unique roles, specialities and capacities reflecting the vision of the NPF and the RSES. Each settlement is designated by a plan boundary and supporting ‘Village Statement’ to inform sustainable planning and development, as set out in Volume 2. In preparing a strategy for settlement, the SEA, AA and SFRA processes have considered the assimilative capacity of the receiving environment, proximity of and potential impacts on Natura 2000 sites, and appropriate flood risk management. The county settlement strategy is set out below, with a place in the strategy for each town and village. Table 4.1: County Settlement Hierarchy Hierarchy Name Key Town Clonmel (Self-Sustaining Regional Driver) Key Towns Nenagh and Thurles District Towns Carrick on Suir, Roscrea, Tipperary Town, Cashel, Cahir, Templemore Local Towns Ballina, Newport, Fethard Service Centres Borrisokane, Ardfinnan, Ballyclerihan, Kilsheelan, Holycross, Borrisoleigh, Killenaule, Cloughjordan, Mullinahone, Clogheen, Portroe, Two-Mile-Borris, Littleton, Limerick Junction, Newcastle, Cappawhite, Bansha, Ballyporeen, Silvermines, Newtown, Emly, Templetouhy, Boherlahan, Gortnahoo, Toomevarra, Ballingarry (Carrick), Golden, Puckaun, Dundrum, Hollyford. Local Service Centres Annacarty, Ardcroney, Ballinonty, Ballycommon, Ballypatrick, Burncourt, Cloneen, Clonmore, Clonoulty, Cullen, Donaskeagh, Donohill, Drangan, Dromineer, Dualla, Faugheen, Garrykennedy, Glengoole, Grangemockler, Kilcash, Kilfeakle, Lattin, Lisronagh, Lisvernane, Lorrha, Loughmore, Marlfield, Monard, NewInn, Rathcabbin, Rearcross, Riverstown, Rosegreen, Terryglass, The Commons, Upperchurch. Settlement Nodes Aglish, Ahenny, Ballagh, Ballinahinch, Ballinderry, Ballingarry (Nenagh), Ballinree, Ballinure, Ballycahill, Ballylooby, Ballynaclough, Ballyneill, Ballysloe, Birdhill, Boher, Carrig, Carrigahorig, Castleleiney, Clonakenny, Dolla, Drom, Drumbane, Goatenbridge, Gortagarry, Gouldscross, Grange, Grange (Clonmel), Horse & Jockey, Kilbarron, Kilcommon , Killea, Killeen (Templederry), Kiloscully, Kilross, Kilusty, Knock, Knockavilla, Moycarky, Moyglass, Moyne, Ninemilehouse, Rossadrehid, Rossmore, Sologhead, Templederry, The Ragg, Thomastown, Toem. Open Countryside The open countryside outside of designated settlement plan boundaries. The settlement strategy outlines a programme for the balanced and tiered growth for each of the county’s settlements, as supported by objectives for housing and community development, addressed in greater detail in Chapter 5 Housing, and Chapter 6 Supporting Sustainable

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   TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 50 Communities. In particular, this chapter should be considered in conjunction with policies and objectives for regeneration and place-making, and delivering permeable and well-connected places as addressed in greater detail in Chapter 7 Town Centres and Place-making and Chapter 12 Sustainable Transport. 4.2.1 Towns The settlement strategy has identified 12 towns in Tipperary. Town Development Plans are currently in place23 for seven of these towns, with two towns subject to LAPs. As stated in the Core Strategy, the current Town Development Plans and LAPs24 will remain applicable until they are replaced25 with LAPs, in accordance with the framework and timeline as set out in Table 4.2. Table 4.2: Framework of Town Plans and Local Area Plans Hierarchy Name Planning Framework26 LAP preparation to commence Key Town (Self- Sustaining Regional Driver) Clonmel Clonmel and Environs Development Plan 2013 (as extended) 2022 Key Towns Nenagh Nenagh Town and Environs Development Plan 2013 (as extended) 2022 Thurles Thurles and Environs Development Plan 2009 (as extended) 2022 District Towns Roscrea Roscrea Local Area Plan 2012 (as extended) 2022 Carrick-on-Suir Carrick on Suir Town Development Plan 2013 (as extended) 2023 Tipperary Town Tipperary Town and Environs Development Plan 2013 (as extended) 2023 Cashel Cashel and Environs Development Plan 2009 (as extended) 2023 Templemore Templemore and Environs Development Plan 2012 (as extended) 2023 Cahir Cahir Local Area Plan 2021 2028 Local Towns Ballina, Newport, Fethard Settlement Plan - Volume 2 of the County Development Plan 2028 23 Prior to the merger of North and South Tipperary County Councils in 2014 under the Local Government Reform Act, 2014 there was one Urban District Council (Clonmel) and six Town Councils (Nenagh, Thurles, Carrick on Suir, Tipperary, Cashel, Templemore) in Tipperary each with individual Town Development Plans in place for their administrative areas. 24 Noting that the lifetimes of each have been extended in accordance with Section11(A) of the Planning Act. 25 Date of adoption of a new Local Area Plan for the former Plan area 26 Applicable at the date of adoption of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022 - 2028

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    TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 2028 VOLUME 1 51 Sections 4.3 Key Towns, and Section 4.4 District Towns identifies the character, potential and vision for growth for each of these towns, to be read in conjunction with existing town plans and LAPs as the case may be, and to inform the preparation of new LAPs in due course. A vison for growth for each town is described, building on the underlying framework of the RSES, and the overriding principles of the NPF. This vision will underpin public and private sector investment, and national and EU funding bids over the lifetime of the Plan. Town profile plans set out a baseline for each town with key socio-economic data such as jobs ratio, transport modes, housing stock etc. In particular, the compact growth area and walking and cycling proximity as indicated, will support low-carbon development patterns including local transport planning and town centre regeneration in line with Chapters 7 and 12. This critical baseline data is important in delivering transformation over the lifetime of the Plan and acting as a measure for change. The Council will prepare new LAPs in accordance with the Core Strategy, and Sections 4.3 and 4.4. New LAPs will, in collaboration with the local community and stakeholders, identify strategic objectives for each town consistent with the RSES and relevant Section 28 Guidelines, including land zoning, compact growth area, key sustainable mobility priorities, core retail area, settlement consolidation sites, strategic employment sites, architectural heritage, constraints such as flooding and any further relevant key future priorities. 4.2.2 Villages There are 114 rural settlements in Tipperary. Each settlement is designated by a plan boundary and supporting ‘Village Statement’ to inform sustainable planning and development, as set out in Volume 2. In addition, Section 4.6 Living in Rural Places, sets out guidance for new development in rural villages. 4.3 Key Towns The Key Towns are strategically located with important roles in delivering social and transport infrastructure, employment and economic prosperity (as indicated on Figure 2.3 Regional Core Strategy Vision). Clonmel is one of six Key Towns in the region (along with Kilkenny, Ennis, Carlow and Tralee, Wexford) defined as a large population scale urban centre, functioning as a selfsustaining regional economic driver. The three Key Towns will support approximately 42% of total population growth over the lifetime of the Plan, with 21% of this growth to occur in Clonmel as the regional driver of the county and the large-scale Key Town. 4.3.1 Clonmel Clonmel, the largest town in county Tipperary, is addressed in Section 3.5 of the RSES, and the town boundary and compact growth area is set out in its Town Profile Plan (Figure 4.2). The relatively

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