Draft Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2023-2029 Material Alterations

Closed1 Feb, 2024, 8:00am - 1 Mar, 2024, 11:59pm

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Proposed Material Alterations to the

Draft Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2023-2029

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 20(3)(e) of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 (as amended) that Kerry County Council proposes to make alterations to the Draft Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2023-2029. The proposed alterations would, if made, be a Material Alteration of the said Draft Local Area Plan.

In accordance with 20(3)(f) of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 (as amended) the Planning Authority has determined:

  • That a Strategic Environmental Assessment of one or more of the proposed material alterations is required; and
  • That following the preparation of a Habitats Directive Assessment Screening Exercise, a Stage II Appropriate Assessment of one or more of the proposed material alterations is not required.

Copies of the Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2023-2029 may be inspected from Thursday 1st February until Friday 1st March 2024 (both dates inclusive) at the following locations:   

  • https://consult.kerrycoco.ie/
  • Cahersiveen, Kenmare & Killorglin Public Libraries
  • Room 13, Planning Department, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee

Pursuant to Article 14G of the Planning & Development Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Regulations 2004-2011, information on the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the proposed material alterations will also be available for inspection at the above dates and locations. The Habitats Directive Natura Impact Report Addendum Report on the proposed material alterations is similarly available for inspection.

Written submissions/observations with respect to only:

  1. the Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2023-2029
  2. the information on the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the Proposed Material Alterations (SEA Addendum Report) and/or,
  3. the information contained in the Natura Impact Report Addendum Report,

may be made as follows:

Online 

Here in electronic format on the dedicated website at https://consult.kerrycoco.ie/ by using the 'Make a Submission' function. 

Or

In Writing

In writing to: Damien Ginty, Senior Planner, Planning Policy Unit, Kerry County Council, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92H7VT and clearly marked with ‘Draft Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan’.

and should quote the relevant amendment reference number.

The Closing Date for receipt of submissions/observations is Friday 1st March.

  • Please make your submission by one medium only, i.e. via the online portal or in hard copy.
  • Email submissions will not be accepted.
  • All submissions should include your name and a contact address, a map (where appropriate) and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc., which you represent.
  • Submissions or aspects of submissions relating to the Environmental Reports (SEA Addendum Report & Natura Impact Report Addendum Report) should be clearly marked as such.
  • Please note that all submission will be published online within 10 working days of receipt, along with your name in accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
  • Please do not include personal, confidential or sensitive information in submissions.
  • LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

In accordance with Section 20(3)(j)(ii) of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 (as amended) and Article 14G of the Planning & Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004-2011 written submissions/observations made to the Planning Authority within the stated period and in relation to the proposed alterations and/or information on the likely significant effects on the environment or on Natura 2000 sites, of implementing the proposed alterations, shall be taken into consideration before the making of any Material Alteration.

How to use the website

Under the 'Materials' menu on the right of this page, the Proposed Material Alterations and associated reports can be viewed/downloaded.

An interactive map is available for the Draft Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2023-2029 where all zoning maps can be viewed, including the Proposed Material Alterations.

The Draft Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2023-2029 can be found here.