Introduction

This report sets out the proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Caherconlish Local Area Plan (LAP) 2023-2029, following consideration of submissions received during the public display period of the Draft LAP. The report forms part of the statutory procedure for preparing a new LAP as set out under Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). It is a key element in the process of bringing the Draft Plan to adoption.

This report comprises three parts: 

1. Introduction;
2. Material Alterations to Local Area Plan Written Statement;
3. Material Alterations to Local Area Plan Maps.
4. Amendments to the Settlement Capacity Audit
5. Updated Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

The report also outlines any updates to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening and the Appropriate Assessment Screening as deemed appropriate. The Draft LAP was placed on public display for a period of 6 weeks from 15^th October to 28^th November 2022 inclusive.  A total of 23 no. written submissions were received within the statutory timeframe for public display.

The 23 no. submissions were considered by the Chief Executive and responses and recommendations set out in a Chief Executive’s report, dated the 16^th of December 2022, to the Elected Members of Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District for consideration. A briefing meeting with the Elected Members of the Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District to outline the contents of the Chief Executive’s Report on the 12^th of January 2023.

The Elected Members of the Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District at their meeting on the 19^th January 2023, passed a resolution to accept the Draft LAP and the Chief Executive’s report in respect of the Draft LAP, subject to the Alterations in the Chief Executive’s report and the subsequent Alteration proposed by the Elected Members.

In accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), written submissions with respect to the proposed Material Alterations of the Draft Local Area Plan can only be considered. The closing date for the submissions on the Material Alterations is 5pm on 6^th March 2023. This display period will be followed by the preparation of a second Chief Executive’s Report to the Members on any submissions received on the proposed Material Alterations. Members may then decide to make the LAP, with or without the proposed alterations or with modifications to the proposed alterations, subject to the provisions of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). The formal making of the LAP is by resolution of the Elected Members of the Cappamore Kilmallock Municipal District. During the LAP process, the Members of the Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District must consider the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, statutory obligations and any relevant plans and policies of the Government or any Minister of the Government.

The following sections set out the proposed Material Alterations to chapters of the written statement of the Draft Caherconlish Local Area Plan 2023-2029, amendments to maps, amendments to the Settlement Capacity Audit and subsequent updated Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. The text in black is the text in the Draft Plan, the text to be omitted is struck through in red and text to be inserted is underlined in green.

Note: Where sections, policies, objectives, tables, figures or maps are proposed to be included or altered, the numbers of those in the Draft Plan may need to be revised prior to final adoption of the Plan.