VILLAGE PLANS - Offaly County Council

OFFALY COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2009 - 2015
Volume 2 - Settlement Plans
SHINRONE VILLAGE PLAN
1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION AND
DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT
The settlement plans stem directly from the policies
and objectives contained in the County Development
Plan with particular reference to Chapter 4, “Settlement
Strategy” and Chapter 18, “Landuse and Zoning”. This is
to facilitate the growth of a hierarchy of well-planned,
sustainable and complementary settlements
throughout the county presented in a consistent
manner to allow ease of interpretation and
implementation.
Shinrone has been designated as a village within
Offaly’s settlement hierarchy, as set out in Chapter 4 of
the County Development Plan 2009 – 2015. This
settlement plan along with the zoning map is seen as a
specific view of the town so that development
pressures can be focused and properly managed in
order that the settlement can fulfil this role effectively.
1.1 Location
Shinrone is a well-established village located at a
confluence of routes, namely the R492 Birr road, R491
Roscrea Road and two minor routes. It is approximately
49km from Tullamore, 13.5 km from Birr and 11km from
Roscrea.
During the period from 1996 to 2006, the population of
Shinrone rose by 112 people (23%) from 479 to 591
people, with the bulk of this growth occurring between
2002-2006 i.e. from 488 persons to 591 persons.
There has been pressure for new residential
development in the village with some 69 units built or
under construction (2002-2007 with evidence of
continuing pressure (Nov 2007)). A nursing home and
associated sheltered housing complex has also been
completed. Shinrone is seen as a local service area for
the surrounding area.
1.2 Settlement Form
The original settlement is likely to have developed as a
small cluster at the junction with subsequent expansion
being mainly linear development along the constituent
roads. Some of the newer developments are rather
suburban in style. This settlement is low rise and low
density, with a number of different building styles in
evidence. The original well-defined core has a slightly
tighter grain and contains the majority of “village &
centre” uses.
1.3 Context
Shinrone has been designated as a village within
Offaly’s settlement hierarchy, as set out in Chapter 4,
Settlement Strategy of the County Development Plan
2009-2015. A development boundary has been
identified for Shinrone and is shown along with
proposed zoning etc, on the accompanying map. It is
intended that the area delineated will: -
• Foster the creation of a more coherent
settlement, with adequate critical mass to
maintain / improve local service provision.
• Ensure that the village does not expand at a rate,
which might adversely affect its character.
• Cater for a number of small in-depth housing,
commercial and employment developments,
which are appropriate in terms of scale, use and
location within the village.
• Contain development in order to enhance the
village and its setting.
2.0 SERVICES AND SOCIAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
2.1 Water Supply
A public water supply is available to serve development
within the village.
2.2 Waste Water
The village is served by a network of sewers either in the
roads or running through rear curtilages. The waste
water treatment plant lies to the south west of the
village and discharges its effluent into the Little Brosna
River. This treatment plant will require upgrading to
accommodate further significant levels of
development.
February 2009 | Shinrone Village Plan | page 166