Summary Details of All Recommended Amendments to the Proposed Variations IN SUPPORT OF THE. FOR THE Alterations. To the PROPOSED VARIATIONS

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1 Screening Report - APPENDIX II Summary Details of All Recommended Amendments to the Proposed Variations IN SUPPORT OF THE APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT FOR THE Alterations To the PROPOSED VARIATIONS TO THE NORTH TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (AS VARIED) AND THE SOUTH TIPPERARY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (AS VARIED) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 6(3) OF THE EU HABITATS DIRECTIVE for: Tipperary County Council Civic Offices, Nenagh, County Tipperary by: CAAS Ltd. 1st Floor, Ormond Quay, Dublin 7. October 2017

2 Table of Tables Table 1 North Tipperary Chief Executive Recommendations included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP and their interaction with the Appropriate Assessment... 3 Table 2 North Tipperary Members Amendments included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP and their interaction with the Appropriate Assessment Table 3 South Tipperary Chief Executive Recommendations included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP and their interaction with the Appropriate Assessment Table 4 South Tipperary Members Amendments included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP and their interaction with the Appropriate Assessment Process... 25

3 Table 1 North Tipperary Chief Executive Recommendations included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP and their interaction with the Appropriate Assessment North Tipperary Chief Executive Recommendations included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP Interactions with the Appropriate Assessment Table 2.1 Regional Planning Guidelines Population Targets Census 2006 Census 2011 Census Target 2022 North 66,023 70,322 78,145 82,123 Tipperary South 83,221 88,432 96, ,483 Tipperary Total County 149, , , , ,606 Settlement Tier Regional Town Table 2.2 Population Targets and Quantum of Zoned Land: Main Towns Town Population 2006 Population 2011[1] Population 2016[1][3] Population Target 2022 Total Land Zoned (per ha)[2] Clonmel 18,889 18, , Sub- Regional Town District Towns Nenagh 7,751 8,439 8,968 9, Thurles 7,685 7,933 7,940 9, Carrick-On 5,856 5,931 5,771 6, Suir Roscrea 4,910 5,403 5,446 5,858 58

4 Tipperary 4,415 5,310 4,979 5, Town Cashel 2,936 4,501 4, Cahir 3,381 3,578 3,593 3, Templemore 2,270 2,071 1,939 2, ] 80 legal towns were abolished under the Local Government Reform Act Census towns which previously combined legal towns and their environs have been newly defined using the standard census town criteria (with the 100 metres proximity rule). For some towns the impact of this has been to lose area and population, compared with previous computations. This is reflected in the population declines highlight above. To facilitate growth in these settlements land is zoned for new residential development as part of village settlement plans and equates to approximately ha. The Variation has included a new approach to the land use framework in terms of applying a consistent zoning framework across the county and also promoting residential and commercial development on all sites in Settlement Nodes by not applying a specific zoning to land. c) Small cluster housing developments (i) in line with Specific Objective SO4-3, on unzoned lands outside of, and directly adjoining the village boundary may be considered where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that suitably zoned lands are have not been released for development available within the village boundary, the development is of a high quality and can link effectively with and contribute positively to the village form. A DIS shall be submitted in support of any such proposal. SO4-3 It is an objective of the Council to prepare Cluster and Serviced Site Guidelines over the lifetime of the Plan (as varied). SO4-3 It is an objective of the Planning Authority to implement the Councils Cluster Housing Guidelines when prepared, in the assessment of planning applications which are being considered under Policy SC4 (c). This is a text amendment that relates to a definition of a term that does not interact with ecological Clarification of approximate land mass zoned for residential. This does not introduce an additional source for effects. This text related to the process by which land use is assigned, however this process does not introduce any additional source for effects. This is a text amendment that does not interact with ecological This text amendment clarifies the process by which the Cluster Housing Guidelines will be implemented and

5 Policy ED10: Non Conforming Uses It is the policy of the Council, where commercial/industrial/agricultural 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. Policy CEF8: Management of Flood Risk: It is the policy of the Council to apply a sequential approach to the assessment of developments in areas of flood risk. Developments shall not be permitted, unless the Justification Test is satisfied as outlined in The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities, (DEHLG 2009) and any amendment thereof 1. Policy CEF8: Management of Flood Risk: It is the policy of the Council to apply a sequential approach to the assessment of developments in areas of flood risk. Developments on lands identified as being at risk of flooding shall be subject to a Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities, (DEHLG 2009) and any amendment thereof 2, and shall include a Justification Test and have regard to non-vulnerable uses. does not introduce any effects. Text amendment with no interaction with ecological Clarity of text detailing the approach for flood risk assessment. This process does not introduce any Ballina Borrisokane Year Number % Change % % % % 1 Flood Risk Assessments will be required, as appropriate, in areas identified to be of ri sk of flooding. 2 Flood Risk Assessments will be required, as appropriate, in areas identified to be of risk of flooding.

6 SO14: Access to lands north east of the town, zoned for Enterprise and Employment and Agricultural uses shall be from the Ballyhayden road only. Borrisoleigh Access directionality does not introduce any % % % % Cloughjordan

7 Holycross % % % % Littleton % % % %

8 Newport Newtown Table 1.1: Population Trends Year Number % Change % % % % Portroe % % %

9 Puckaun SO 10: To ensure that proposals for new development in the village have regard to the Puckaun Village Design Statement. Amend Proposed Puckaun Settlement Plan Silvermines This text does not introduce any The amendment does not introduce any % % %

10 Toomevara % % % % Templetuohy % % % % Amend Zoning map for Templetuohy The amendment does not introduce any

11 Two Mile Borris % % % % Amend the Two Mile Borris Settlement Plan zoning map to reflect the proposed graveyard extension SO 5: To support the preparation of an Enhancement Scheme for Dromineer, which includes a focus on enhancement of entry points to the village and also focuses on the village centre providing definition of core area by way of paving, street lighting, street furniture etc. etc subject to resource being available SO2: Where development is proposed on lands zoned for Low/Medium New Residential adjacent to Farmleigh, access will only be permitted through the existing estate. Amend Zoning map for Riverstown Amend Proposed Aglish Settlement Plan The amendment does not introduce any This text does not introduce any Access conditions does not introduce any The amendment does not introduce any The amendment does not introduce any

12 SO 2: To facilitate the redevelopment of underused village centre sites. The Council will support and encourage the re-use of the former shop and petrol station within the village centre for appropriate use. SO 1: To facilitate the carrying out of streetscape enhancement works, including improvements to surface water drainage network, subject to resources being available Proposed developments shall support the implementation of the relevant recommendations and measures as outlined in the relevant River Basin Management Plan(s)(including the upcoming national River Basin Management Plan), and associated Programmes of Measures, as well as relevant recommendations contained in the Water Quality in Ireland (EPA, 2015, and any updated/superseding document).these recommendations include the need for a catchment management approach to protecting and managing waters to maintain and improve water quality status. Proposals for development shall not have an unacceptable impact on the water environment, including surface waters, groundwater quality and quantity, river corridors and associated woodlands. National Climate Change Adaptation Framework and Mitigation Plan To implement relevant provisions contained in the National Climate Change Adaptation Framework - Building Resilience to Climate Change (DECLG, 2012) and support the recommendations of the National Mitigation Plan (in particular aspects relating to land use, transport and energy efficiency). The text clarification to ensure surface water drainage works are improved will have a positive effect on ecological The amendment to clarify the use of a catchment management approach to improve water quality introduced a positive effect to the ecological integrity of the receiving environment Clarification of compliance with the NMP will ensure additional measures for environmental protection will be observed.

13 Table 2 North Tipperary Members Amendments included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP and their interaction with the Appropriate Assessment North Tipperary Members Amendments included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP Interactions with the Appropriate Assessment To amend the proposed Settlement Plan map of Moyne to include additional lands to the north of the village. The amendment does not introduce additional effects to the ecological integrity of any European Site Promoting regeneration, renewal and redevelopment of land The plan aims to set out a strategy for the development and regeneration of vacant, brownfield and underused lands in order to The process behind the activation of inactive promote and facilitate the rejuvenation and regeneration of areas within the county. The implementation of this strategy and the sites does not objectives of the development plan will be pursued by active land management, whereby the Council, through its departments and introduce additional in collaboration with other agencies, will pro-actively work to achieve the aims of the core strategy. This will promote and facilitate sources for effects. the rejuvenation of regeneration areas, increase housing supply and create more opportunity for employment. To this end the Council will work with landowners, stakeholders and the community in relation to achieving its objective and may consider using legislative measure as appropriate such as: Compulsory Purchase Order, Urban Regeneration and Housing Act - Vacant Sites levy, Derelict Sites Act, Dangerous Sites legislation. Objective: regeneration, renewal and redevelopment of land It is an objective of the Council to seek to develop and improve areas in need of regeneration, renewal and redevelopment. To this end Council will engage in active land management, including Compulsory Purchase Order, Urban Regeneration and Housing Act - Vacant Sites levy, Derelict Sites Act, and Dangerous Sites legislation, to promote and facilitate the rejuvenation and regeneration of areas, increase housing supply, create more opportunity for employment and provide community facilities. The process behind the activation of inactive sites does not introduce additional sources for effects.

14 Table 3 South Tipperary Chief Executive Recommendations included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP and their interaction with the Appropriate Assessment South Tipperary Chief Executive Recommendations included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP Interactions with the Appropriate Assessment Table 2.1 Regional Planning Guidelines Population Targets Census 2006 Census 2011 Census Target 2022 North 66,023 70,322 78,145 82,123 Tipperary South 83,221 88,432 96, ,483 Tipperary Total County 149, , , , ,606 Settlement Tier Regional Town Table 2.2 Population Targets and Quantum of Zoned Land: Main Towns Town Population 2006 Population 2011[1] Population 2016[1][3] Population Target 2022 Total Land Zoned (per ha)[2] Clonmel 18,889 18, , Sub- Regional Town District Towns Nenagh 7,751 8,439 8,968 9, Thurles 7,685 7,933 7,940 9, Carrick-On 5,856 5,931 5,771 6, Suir Roscrea 4,910 5,403 5,446 5,858 58

15 Tipperary 4,415 5,310 4,979 5, Town Cashel 2,936 4,501 4, Cahir 3,381 3,578 3,593 3, Templemore 2,270 2,071 1,939 2, ] 80 legal towns were abolished under the Local Government Reform Act Census towns which previously combined legal towns and their environs have been newly defined using the standard census town criteria (with the 100 metres proximity rule). For some towns the impact of this has been to lose area and population, compared with previous computations. This is reflected in the population declines highlight above. To facilitate growth in these settlements land is zoned for new residential development as part of village settlement plans and equates to approximately ha. The Variation has included a new approach to the land use framework in terms of applying a consistent zoning framework across the county and also promoting residential and commercial development on all sites in Settlement Nodes by not applying a specific zoning to land. (c) Small cluster housing developments (i) in line with Specific Objective SO4-3, on unzoned lands outside of, and directly adjoining the village boundary may be considered where it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that suitably zoned lands are have not been released for development available within the village boundary, the development is of a high quality and can link effectively with and contribute positively to the village form. A DIS shall be submitted in support of any such proposal. SO4-3 It is an objective of the Council to prepare Cluster and Serviced Site Guidelines over the lifetime of the Plan (as varied). SO4-3 It is an objective of the Planning Authority to implement the Councils Cluster Housing Guidelines when prepared, in the assessment of planning applications which are being considered under Policy SC4 (c). This is a text amendment that relates to a definition of a term that does not interact with ecological Clarification of approximate land mass zoned for residential. This does not introduce an additional source for effects. This text related to the process by which land use is assigned, however this process does not introduce any additional source for effects. This is a text amendment that does not interact with ecological This text amendment clarifies the process by which the Cluster Housing Guidelines will be implemented and

16 Policy CEF8: Management of Flood Risk: It is the policy of the Council to apply a sequential approach to the assessment of developments in areas of flood risk. Developments shall not be permitted, unless the Justification Test is satisfied as outlined in The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities, (DEHLG 2009) and any amendment thereof 3. Policy CEF8: Management of Flood Risk: It is the policy of the Council to apply a sequential approach to the assessment of developments in areas of flood risk. Developments on lands identified as being at risk of flooding shall be subject to a Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities, (DEHLG 2009) and any amendment thereof 4, and shall include a Justification Test and have regard to non-vulnerable uses. does not introduce any effects. Clarity of text detailing the approach for flood risk assessment. This process does not introduce any Ardfinnan Ballyclerihan 3 Flood Risk Assessments will be required, as appropriate, in areas identified to be of risk of flooding. 4 Flood Risk Assessments will be required, as appropriate, in areas identified to be of risk of flooding.

17 1996 Figures not available % % % Ballyporeen The village has a post office, medical centre, childcare facility, school, church and community hall. Bansha Text clarification that does not introduce effects.

18 Cappawhite Clogheen % % % %

19 The village has a number of community facilities including a school, church and graveyard, health centre and day care centre, fire depot and Co. Co. depot. St Theresas hospital is also located in the village. The local community centre and adjacent playground is also located within the village centre. SO 6: Where development is proposed on land zoned for new residential uses adjoining Clashaphoca House, the Council will seek the following: i. Lands to the front of the main house shall be developed as parkland/amenity space and may include playing fields. ii. Residential development shall consist of high quality low density mixed housing, to be setback from Clashaphoca House. iii. iv. Clashaphoca House shall be incorporated into the overall scheme. A single vehicular access shall be provided which shall facilitate future access to lands to the north and an eventual link in order to bypass the village centre. v. Development shall take place on a phased basis. Full details of the proposed phasing to be submitted and agreed and in any event shall ensure that amenity spaces are provided at an early stage. Text clarification that does not introduce any effects. Additional residential zoning conditions which do not introduce any additional sources for effects. Dundrum % % % Emly

20 % %% % % Golden % % % % Gortnahoe % % %

21 Holycross % % % % Killenaule Kilsheelan %

22 % % % Amend Kilsheelan Settlement Plan Mullinahone The amendment does not introduce any Amend the Mullinhone Settlement Plan Newcastle The amendment does not introduce any

23 % % % % Community Facilities: The village has a church and graveyard, a school with ASD Unit, a community hall, 2 public houses, a shop with fuel pumps and bring bank facilities. Amend SO2 in the Limerick Junction Settlement Plan as follows: SO2: To facilitate the future development of the Master Plan lands in accordance with the following principles: a) Access shall be from the N24 and shall cater for the entire Master Plan area. A traffic impact assessment may be required to demonstrate that the proposed development is acceptable in the context of impact on the carrying capacity of the National Route. b) The design and layout of development proposals for the Master Plan site shall consider the character of the village and the visual amenity of the area. c) Proposals shall include a comprehensive phasing plan for the overall development of the lands. d) The development of the lands shall be subject to a Flood Risk Assessment and flood risk management measures shall be incorporated into the design of the proposed scheme. A transport assessment to demonstrate that the capacity and function of the national road is not undermined by the plan proposals Amend the Limerick Junction Settlement Plan zoning map Ballylooby is located in the Galty Vee valley between the Galty and Knockmealdown Mountains, approximately 7km south-west of Cahir. Key Community Facilities: There is a school, community hall, church and graveyard, 2 pubs, shop and fuel pumps. GAA facilities are located outside the village to the west. Text clarification that does not introduce any effects. Process clarification that does not introduce any additional sources for effects. The amendment does not introduce any Text clarification that does not introduce any effects. Text clarification that does not introduce any effects.

24 Amend the Moyglass Settlement Plan The amendment does not introduce any

25 Table 4 South Tipperary Members Amendments included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP and their interaction with the Appropriate Assessment Process South Tipperary Members Amendments included in the Proposed Variation to the CDP Interactions with the Appropriate Assessment SO 11: The Council will investigate the feasibility of installing a public footpath across the bridge to calm traffic and to enhance pedestrian safety or an alternative pedestrian access across the River Suir subject to funding being approved. This feasibility study will have to comply with the development framework and national legislation and be subject to its own AA process when full details are known. This is not a commitment for development and therefore does not introduce likely significant adverse effects. Promoting regeneration, renewal and redevelopment of land The plan aims to set out a strategy for the development and regeneration of vacant, brownfield and underused lands in order to promote and facilitate the rejuvenation and regeneration of areas within the county. The implementation of this strategy and the objectives of the development plan will be pursued by active land management, whereby the Council, through its departments and in collaboration with other agencies, will pro-actively work to achieve the aims of the core strategy. This will promote and facilitate the rejuvenation of regeneration areas, increase housing supply and create more opportunity for employment. To this end the Council will work with landowners, stakeholders and the community in relation to achieving its objective and may consider using legislative measure as appropriate such as: Compulsory Purchase Order, Urban Regeneration and Housing Act - Vacant Sites levy, Derelict Sites Act, Dangerous Sites legislation. The process behind the activation of inactive sites does not introduce additional sources for effects. Objective: regeneration, renewal and redevelopment of land It is an objective of the Council to seek to develop and improve areas in need of regeneration, renewal and redevelopment. To this end Council will engage in active land management, including Compulsory Purchase Order, Urban Regeneration and Housing Act - Vacant Sites levy, Derelict Sites Act, and Dangerous Sites legislation, to promote and facilitate the rejuvenation and regeneration of areas, increase housing supply, create more opportunity for employment and provide community facilities. The process behind the activation of inactive sites does not introduce additional sources for effects.