Limerick City and County Council is preparing a new Local Area Plan for the village of Patrickswell The Local Area Plan (LAP) is a statutory document prepared by the Planning Authority, in accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The existing Patrickswell LAP was extended, until 2024 under Section 19 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). A new plan is now required to replace the existing LAP for the 2023—2029 period. The LAP will set out a land use strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the village to comply with the provisions of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028. The LAP will consist of a written statement and maps indicating objectives for zoning of land, residential development, economic development, community infrastructure, built and natural heritage, open space and recreation, active travel and transport, environmental protection and climate change. The LAP must be consistent with the objectives of the higher order plans, including the National Planning Framework, the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region and the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.

 

Public consultation is an important aspect of any plan making process.  Public consultation enables issues and concerns relating to  the LAP area to be addressed and ensures that the final LAP acknowledges community aspirations and concerns. This Issues Paper relates to the non-statutory “Pre-Draft” stage of the LAP preparation process. This “Pre-Draft” phase will be followed by preparation of the Draft LAP when a further 6 week period of public consultation will be undertaken. The Issues Paper aims to encourage interest and debate and invites submissions or observations. All future planning applications will be assessed, in accordance with in the plan, once adopted. The content of submissions or observations are not limited to the issues outlined in this paper.