The Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021, which had been subjected to much debate in recent weeks, was adopted by councillors at a special meeting in County Hall yesterday evening.
The plan will come into effect in four weeks and will be available for inspection and purchase from Monday October 26th.
For further details contact forwardplanning@louthcoco.ie or call 042 93929932
People can view the draft Co Development plan at a number of locations, including County Hall
There are now just weeks left to have an input into the Louth County Development Plan for 2015-2021, with the closing date for submissions to the draft document falling on Wednesday, December 17.
To date 27 submissions have been received by the local authority and as the December 17 deadline approaches, a renewed call is being made for as many people, groupings etc to play a vital role in the shaping of the County’s future.
A number of planning clinics were held throughout November in Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee, Carlingford and Dunleer with strong interest recorded.
Interested individuals, including those representing community and voluntary groups and also those from the business community spoke with planning staff on hand at the clinics to answer any queries they may have in relation to the draft plan which is currently on display at various locations across the county.
Speaking on the success of the planning clinics and calling once again for submissions, Mary T Daly, Director of Services, said: “Louth County Council planning staff welcomed all the views and opinions regarding the draft County Development Plan and encouraged all those attending the clinics to put their views on the plan forward as a submission/observation to be an effective part of shaping the county’s future.
“To date 27 submissions have been made and I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have made submissions as they are playing a fundamental role in local democracy and forward planning.
“It is hoped that many more submissions will be made in the coming weeks. County Louth has so many valued individuals, community and business groupings already taking a central role within the County. Their opinions and input in the Draft County Development Plan would be invaluable.
“This is the public’s opportunity to be involved and I would ask as many as possible to take the time to look through the Plan and share their feedback and opinions with Louth County Council so that we can put forward the best County Development Plan.
“For those who were unable to attend the clinics, the plan is still on display at a number of locations in addition to www.louthcoco.ie. There is still time to review the draft document and make any submission you feel will be beneficial to the future of County Louth.
The display period finishes on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Following on from this, a report will be prepared for Council on the submissions received. This will summarise the issues raised, outline a response to the various points made and recommend amendments to the draft plan where appropriate.
This report alongside the draft plan will then be presented to the elected members of Louth County Council for consideration.
The Draft Louth County Development Plan 2015-2021 may be viewed at the following locations: County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk; Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk; Council Offices, Fair Street, Drogheda; Mid-Louth Civic Centre, Fairgreen, Ardee and at the libraries in Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee, Dunleer and Carlingford.
It may also be downloaded here.
All interested parties are entitled to make submissions/observations including children or groups representing children’s interests. All such submissions/observations received within the statutory period will be taken into consideration prior to the final adoption of the plan which will govern development in Louth through to 2021.
Louth County Council chairman Cllr Oliver Tully
Those living and working in Louth and with an interest in its development are being invited to help shape the county’s future into the 2020s by contributing to the Louth County Development Plan, 2015-2021. Louth County Council is calling on communities throughout Louth to get involved in the preparation of the County Development Plan.
A draft plan has been prepared for County Louth. Once adopted, the Plan will have significant implications for a wide variety of aspects of life within the county and it is important that all points of view are taken into account in the process. Local Area Plans will be prepared at a local level for the towns of Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee and Dunleer.
The Council is now inviting local communities to have their say on the draft plan which is available for inspection during normal opening hours at Louth County Council customer service desks and libraries throughout the county.
Locations where the plan can be viewed include County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk; Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk; Council Offices, Fair Street, Drogheda, Mid-Louth Civic Centre, Fairgreen, Ardee and at libraries in Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee, Dunleer and Carlingford.
Cllr Oliver Tully, Cathaoirleach, Louth County Council said: “It is vital that as many individuals and communities in the county as possible share their thoughts and opinions with Louth County Council as we look to shape Louth’s future. I would encourage as many people as possible to go and have a look at the draft plan which is available for inspection at numerous locations throughout the county and to make a submission on any aspect of it that interests them.”
Written submissions and observations on the draft plan may be made between Monday, October 6 and Wednesday, December 17.
All interested parties are entitled to make submissions / observations including children or groups representing children’s interests. All such submissions/observations received within the statutory period will be taken into consideration prior to the making of the plan. The next phase of the plan making process is to prepare a Manager’s Report on those submissions/observations received. The Manager’s Report alongside the draft plan will then be considered by the local councillors.
Darver Castle has been refused planning permission by Louth County Council to build on a 13 square metre extension to its reception.
Owner of the popular wedding venue, Aidan Carville, applied for the extension at the start of March but it was refused on two counts by the local authority recently.
The council found that the proposed plans did not compliment the existing protected structure under the Louth County Development Plan 2009-2015, while they also felt the proposed extension would be “detrimental to the character of the archaeological site or its setting.” On the latter, they said the applicants had not demonstrated that the proposed development would not be detrimental to the Tower House on site.
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