Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses in the Countryside

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4.PLANNING THE SITERenewable Energy ResourcesRenewable energy resources are abundantly availablethroughout Ireland. They offer sustainable alternatives tothe dependency on imported fossil fuels as well asreducing harmful greenhouse emissions.For further details refer to Sustainable Energy Irelandpublications (e.g. ‘Your Guide to Building an EnergyefficientHome’) and to the Limerick Clare EnergyAgency (LCEA) website for available publications anduseful sources of information.The Department of Environment, Heritage and LocalGovernment has published amendments to theExempted Development Provisions of the Planning &Development Regulations 2001, in respect of microrenewablesfor domestic use. The exemptions are awelcome guide to the inclusion of renewable energytechnologies. The exemptions will apply to: Solar thermal panels, up to 12 m2 (with conditions); Solar PV panels up to 12 m2 (with conditions); Heat Pumps, various types (with conditions); Small Wind turbines & masts (with conditions); and Biomass boilers & storage facilities (with conditions).Please Note:Exemption from planning does NOT excuse you from theproper design and installation of micro renewableequipment, and in particular from very strict technicalrequirements for the installation of electrical microgeneration equipment. The Limerick Clare EnergyAgency would draw your attention to the followingrequirements and recommends that you comply fully withthem: A competent person should accurately size the microrenewable installation, contributing to the thermal orelectrical requirements of the building; A competent person should install the microrenewable equipment, storage equipment andcontrols. Connections to the buildings electricalsystem must comply with the latest standards of theElectro Technical Council of Ireland (ECTI); Where such micro electricity generation equipmentmay be connected to the Electricity Supply Grid(directly or indirectly), connections to and from thebuilding electrical system must comply with the lateststandards of the Electro Technical Council of Ireland,and comply with the interface protection settings ofthe G10 standard (Annex A of EN50438); A license (permission) will be required to exportelectricity to the public grid, even if you are exportingit free of charge; and Failure to comply with the technical regulationsoutlined above could endanger the life of electricalrepair persons, and may expose you to severfinancial penalty.46.Award-winning family home based on sustainable designprinciples, including sheltered location, use of a groundsource heat recovery system, high levels of thermalinsulation, maximum use of natural lighting, andmaintenance-free materials.The total aperture of solar panels should not exceed 50% ofthe total roof area.36.County Limerick: Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses in the Countryside
PLANNING THE SITE4.Solar EnergyWind EnergySolar is a clean, renewable energy generated from thesun. The main domestic applications are:Solar Hot Water Heating Systems - for domesticapplications comprise of a solar collector (solar panel,flat plate or evacuated tube), hot water storage cylinderand a pump. Panels should ideally face south and bemounted on the main property roof, or in some cases ona shed roof or floor/wall mounted. Flat plate collectorscan be installed as an integral part of the roofconstruction, or retrofitted to existing buildings.Solar Photovoltaic (PV) - involves generating electricityfrom the sun's energy that exists in daylight. Groups ofPV cells are electrically configured into modules andarrays, which can be used to charge batteries, operatemotors and to power electrical tools. With a converter,PV systems can produce alternating current (AC)compatible with conventional appliances. PV is silent andhas low visual impact.Solar panels are most effective when located on apitched roof (or a frame of suitable pitch) facing southeast,south, or south-west (preferably). They should notbe in shadow. The pitch of the panel should be between35-45 degrees.If considering the installation of solar panels, you willneed to provide (as a minimum) the following informationto Limerick County Council:Wind turbines harness the wind to produce electricalpower. The efficiency of a domestic system will dependon factors such as location and surroundingenvironment. The LCEA suggest that the useful size fora rural dwelling is 0.6-2.0kW.Because wind speed increases with height, a typicalwind turbine needs to be mounted on a mast or tower.An ideal location is on a smooth-top hill with a flat, clearexposure and free from obstructions such as buildings,woodlands or other large trees that may cause excessiveturbulence. Such siting could result in adverse visualimpacts and needs to be carefully considered in relationto the context of the site.If considering the installation of a wind turbine, you willneed to provide (as a minimum) the following informationto Limerick County Council:Dimensions of the turbine (including rotar blades).Height above ground or building.Material type and finish.Plan showing position on the ground.Brief technical specifications such as power andnoise output (as usually supplied by themanufacturer).Dimensions of the panels, their number, type, and theprojection above the roof slope;Their colour;Plan showing their position on the building;Brief technical specifications such as power output(as usually supplied by the manufacturer); orGrounds for exemption (if being claimed).SEAI operates a number of programmes that providefinancial support in the provision of superior energytechnologies.Scheme eligibility criteria and terms and conditions areavailable from www.sei.ie.There are specific planning requirements for theinstallation or erection of a solar panels and wind turbineson, or within the curtilage of a house, or any buildingswithin the curtilage.County Limerick: Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses in the Countryside37.
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Page 18 and 19: 3.SELECTING THE SITEIf a proper fit
Page 20 and 21: 3.SELECTING THE SITEAgricultural Lo
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Page 30 and 31: 3.SELECTING THE SITESite Selection
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Page 34 and 35: 4.PLANNING THE SITEScale, Building
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Page 42 and 43: 4.PLANNING THE SITEGeothermal Energ
Page 44 and 45: 4.PLANNING THE SITEA. Local Sustain
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Page 54 and 55: 5.DESIGNING THE HOUSEBuilding Form
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Page 58 and 59: 5.DESIGNING THE HOUSEDoors, Porches
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Page 72 and 73: 1.APPENDIXRecommended Planting Type
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