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OFFALY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 - 2015 Volume 2 - Settlement Plans within that portion of this village within Co. Offaly, it is considered that the future development of Riverstown will most likely, pre-dominantly occur within that portion of the village sited within Co. Tipperary. 4.3 Priorities a) Promote consolidation of development within the development boundary as shown on the accompanying plan. b) Improve the existing road network and provide footpaths, where feasible. c) Create / reinforce gateway features to engender a sense of place and delineate the village. d) Encourage and facilitate co-operation between / amongst the different development interests in order to maximise community gain, for the greater good of the settlement. 4.4 Shape and Form Riverstown village will continue to be a predominantly rural settlement and small-scale infill development or redevelopment which is reflective of its rural character only will be permitted. All new development will be expected: • To comply with the land use zoning objectives contained in the County Development Plan, 2009– 2015, Volume 1. • To have and illustrate an understanding of the local style and character. • To be designed and laid out in a coherent and sympathetically integrated manner, which is commensurate with the size and scale of the village. • To respect the mainly rural nature of the settlement with sensitive landscaping. • To re-use wherever possible any existing buildings / out buildings within the village boundary in order to maintain the character of the village. 4.5 Design All proposals shall be consistent with the Council’s policy on design as contained in the County Development Plan 2009-2015, Chapters 4 & 19. Of particular note: - Development shall be well designed with a view to maintaining and enhancing the existing attractive rural character of the village. The Council will resist inappropriate suburban styles. 5.0 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES 5.1 Archaeology It is an objective of the Council to secure the protection (i.e. preservation in situ or at a minimum protection by record) of all Recorded Monuments included in the Record of Monuments and Places as established under Section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, and their setting. 5.2 Protected Structures A complete list is contained within the Record of Protected Structures for the County. Policies contained within Volume 1 of the plan will apply. 5.3 Amenities (Open Space) It should be noted that whilst there is no formal public open space within the portion of Riverstown village in County Offaly, the Little Brosna River provides a valuable amenity and is also visually attractive. Further, a small area of civic open space within Riverstown located in Co. Tipperary is currently the only provision within this settlement in its entirety. It takes the form of a small paved area with seating located on the banks of the river. 5.4 Trees and Boundaries An attractive and comprehensive network of old stone walls and mature hedgerow are contained within the settlement of Riverstown. Their presence contributes significantly to the attractiveness and rural character and distinctiveness of this village. It is the Council’s policy to preserve and protect these stone walls and hedgerow, insofar as is possible. New development should ensure the protection of mature trees, hedgerows and the conservation of existing stone walls, and their integration into new development. Where the provision of new boundaries are required, these should comprise native hedgerow planting, or stone walls which consist of stone found in February 2009 | Riverstown Village Plan | page 150
OFFALY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 - 2015 Volume 2 - Settlement Plans the locality. Where comprehensive new development occurs, it should take into account the pattern of existing hedgerows and incorporate same into layouts or plant connecting hedgerows where hedgerow removal to facilitate development works is necessary. The Council will require that all new development will respect the predominantly rural nature of the settlement, in particular through the provision of sensitive landscaping schemes. In the event that the removal of tree(s) is deemed to be necessary, it will be conditional on replacement with appropriate species. 5.5 Local Issues a) The incremental provision of footpaths. b) Adequate lighting to be provided along all routes within the enclosed settlement, over time. c) Progressively underground overhead cables. d) Enhancement of ‘gateway’ features and natural edges as the opportunities arise, so as to increase the sense of place and character of the settlement. 5.6 Zoning Objectives Lands within the village boundary are formally zoned under this plan. The zoning objectives are those contained within the County Development Plan 2009 – 2015. In the case of ‘residential’ zoning, no maximum or minimum densities are specified in this plan. However, this zoning will accommodate the more mainstream types of development and particular regard will be had to standards contained in the County Development Plan 2009-2015, Chapter 19, Built Form and the Residential Density Guidelines, (Department of the Environment, Sept. 1999), or any reviews thereof. February 2009 | Riverstown Village Plan | page 151
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