FAQs

Any person has the right to make a submission or observation on a planning application, under Article 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended.

A submission or observation can be made in writing in relation to any planning application within 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application. All submissions must include a prescribed fee of €20 and payment can be made by cash, cheque, draft, postal order or credit/debit card.

Any submission or observation made to the Planning Authority is made available for public inspection both in the hard copy file and on the Council’s website.

 

All development of land or property requires Planning Permission unless it is Exempt Development.

Development means the carrying out of any works on, in, over or under land or the making of any material change in the use of any structures or other land.

Development includes:-

Building, Demolition, Alteration of Buildings or on Land

Material (i.e. Significant) Change of Use of Buildings or Land

New buildings and extensions to/refurbishment of existing buildings

 

The Public Liability Claim process allows for a claim to be made for damages arising from road conditions.

Potential Claimants should contact Irish Public Bodies on 01 639 5500

 

Air pollution can relate to items such as nuisance arising from burning of rubbish, dust, smoke, odours, etc. It can also extend to smoky coal, decorative paints, solvents, etc.

The ENFO and Citizens Information websites have some information regarding air pollution.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/environmental_protection/air_pollution.html

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/enfo/irelands-environment/air-quality/backyard-burning-and-diox/

Odours and fumes generated by industrial premises are usually controlled by having systems in place to deal with the emissions. Problems can be created when unpleasant odours or fumes are released which cause a nuisance to residents in the area. Offensive odours can often be difficult to trace where there are many industrial or commercial premises in an area, such as an industrial estate. However, when making a complaint, it helps our investigation if you can identify where the fumes or smell is coming from.

 

Dust may arise from various sources (e.g. agricultural, commercial, construction, industrial, etc.) in particular during prolonged spells of dry weather. During demolition and construction works, dust is often generated which can cause a nuisance to nearby residents. As well as looking unsightly, dust can prevent people using gardens and opening their windows.

If you would like to make a complaint about odours, fumes or dust, please contact Environment Section of Tipperary County Council at customerservices@tipperarycoco.ie or on 0818 06 5000.

Complaints in relation to noise, fumes or dust arising from a construction activity should be directed to the Planning Section of the Council, as it may be dealt with under a condition of planning.

 

In general no as land spreading is a ‘normal activity’ associated with agriculture and is encouraged as a beneficial use of organic fertiliser. However if you contact the landowner he may try and delay the land spreading until climatic conditions change, or you can request that he maintain a set-back from a house. However, he is not obliged to do this.

In general land-spreading of agricultural slurry in Tipperary is prohibited during the “closed period” i.e. from the 15th of October to the 12th of January annually. (Some exceptions: land-spreading of soiled water in Tipperary is less restricted, and farmyard manure cannot be land-spread from 01st November to 12th January.)

 

The landspreading of organic fertiliser is a recognised and beneficial activity in agriculture.

Odours will arise and the factors affecting odour can be from fertiliser type, weather conditions the duration of the activity and the sensitivity of the receptor.

In the first instance consider talking to the farmer/contractor to determine when they will be finished.

Alternatively contact the Customer Services Desk to obtain advice or if you deem it necessary to make a complaint.

The Customer Services Desk, Tipperary County Council Tipperary County Council,

Civic Offices, Nenagh

or

Civic Offices Emmet Street Clonmel,

Co. Tipperary

Tel: 0818 06 5000