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County Development Plan - Introduction

• Introduction - How to use the plan
• Purpose
• Legal basis for the Plan
• The Development Plan Process

1.3 The legal basis for the Plan

This County Development Plan is the first Plan for the County to be prepared under the Planning and Development Act 2000.

The Planning and Development Act 2000 clearly specifies those matters that must be included in a County Development Plan, as well as matters that may be included. Consideration can only be given to matters that relate to the proper planning and sustainable development of the County. In summary, the Plan must:

1. Set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of North Tipperary;
2. Be consistent, so far as possible, with National and Regional Plans, Policies and Strategies, which relate to proper planning and sustainable development.

A Development Plan must also include objectives for:

1. The zoning of land in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of these areas;
2. The provision or facilitation of infrastructure, including transport, energy and communication facilities, water supplies, waste recovery and disposal facilities;
3. The conservation and protection of the environment, including the archaeological and natural heritage;
4. The integration of the planning and sustainable development of the County with the social, community and cultural requirements of the area and its population;
5. The preservation of the character of the landscape, including the preservation of views and prospects, and the amenities of places and features of natural beauty or interest;
6. The protection of structures of architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural scientific, social or technical interest;
7. The preservation of the character of architectural conservation areas;
8. The development and renewal of areas in need of regeneration;
9. The provision of accommodation for Travellers;
10. The preservation, improvement and extension of amenities and recreational amenities;
11. The provision or facilitation of the provision of services for the community including, in particular, schools, creches and other education and childcare facilities.

This Plan consists of a written statement and maps. The zoning maps give a graphic representation of the proposals of the Plan and the various objectives of the Council. They do not purport to be accurate survey maps, and should any conflict arise between the maps and the statement, the statement shall prevail.

The final adopted Plan replaces the Tipperary N.R. County Development Plan 1998.

 

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