The regulation of noxious weeds including ragwort and thistle is covered by the Noxious Weeds Act 1936. Powers for the control of noxious weeds are vested in the Minister for Agriculture under this Act. The only persons authorised to enforce this legislation are the Department of Agriculture Inspectors and An Garda Siochana.
Environment Section Officers do not have any authority under the Noxious Weeds Act 1936 or the subsequent amendments to that Act. Complaints regarding ragwort and thistle should be referred to the Department of Agriculture and/or An Garda Siochana.
FAQs
You can contact the Environment Section of Tipperary Council if you have a report or concerns in relation to:
Air pollution (air pollution includes odours, burning, and dust)
Dog Control
Horse Control
Litter Control
Noise pollution
Pollution of Waters from Agriculture and Industry
Regulation of discharge of wastewater
Unregulated Waste Activity
Contact the Environment Section at customerservices@tipperarycoco.ie or on 0818 06 5000.
If you have a complaint about environmental protection matters that fall within the remit of Tipperary County Council, please contact the Council directly and make your complaint in writing by downloading the form using the link below, alternatively contact the Environment Section at customerservices@tipperarycoco.ie or on 0818 06 5000.
When making a complaint via the telephone please give as much information regarding the complaint as possible to assist the inspecting officer, always give your name and a valid contact number.
It is the owner of land on which a tree is growing who is responsible for its safety and maintenance. Complaints should be dealt with by the landowner directly.
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) may be made under Section 45 of the Local Government (Planning & Development) Act 1963, as amended. Complaints in relation to trees under TPOs should be directed to the Planning Section of the Council.
The Forestry Act 1946 contains provisions for the felling of trees. The Environment Section does not have any authority under the Forestry Act 1946.
For further information see: www.treecouncil.ie/treeinformation/treesandlaw.html
Anonymous complaints can be difficult to deal with, as there is often a need to contact the complainant for clarification on details. Depending on the quality of detail provided by the anonymous complainant, the complaint may or may not be dealt with.
A complainants’ identity can be protected under the Freedom of Information Act once the complaint has requested that their identity be kept confidential.
The time-frame for deciding on a planning application is 8 weeks. Before this period expires, the Council must grant permission, refuse permission, request further information or, with your agreement, extend the time period.
The Council cannot determine your application within the first 5 weeks. This is to allow third parties an opportunity to make submissions on your application.
If on request, further information is forwarded to the Council and does not require any clarification, the Council has 4 weeks to make a decision on your application. If you do not reply to further information within 6 months of being requested, your application will be declared withdrawn.
The nine days from 24 December to 1 January inclusive are excluded from the stated time periods.
The Planning Authority regularly receives correspondence from Solicitors/other parties requesting a letter confirming that development contributions have been paid in compliance with the relevant condition of the planning permission.
The fee for this letter is €25.
An acknowledgement will be issued. The complaint will be referred to the Planning Inspector and a site inspection will take place.
You will be forwarded a copy of any Warning Letter or Enforcement Notice issued. Where the Planning Authority decides not to issue a Warning Letter or Enforcement notice you will be advised in writing within two weeks of making that decision.
Written complaints must be investigated within 6 weeks.
Under the Planning and Development Act 2000 a complaint must be made in writing, and can be sent to the following address
Planning Department,
Tipperary County Council,
Civic Offices,
Limerick Road,
Nenagh,
Co. Tipperary.
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Planning Section,
Tipperary County Council,
Civic Offices,
Emmet Street,
Clonmel,
Co. Tipperary
Phone: 0818 06 5000
Alternatively you can email your complaint to: planning@tipperarycoco.ie
Information you need to provide when making a Complaint
The location of the site,
details of the suspected breach,
any details you have regarding the owner or occupier of the property,
the date the development began,
your name and address and
daytime contact telephone number and the
Planning Application Reference no. if applicable
