Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction to the Council, by the Minister for Local Government and Planning, on the Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction to the Council, by the Minister for Local Government and Planning, on the Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction to the Council, by the Minister for Local Government and Planning, on the Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
The Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029 was formally made by the Elected Members of the Castlebar Municipal District on the 27th November 2023.
As required under Sections 31AO(5) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (As Amended) the Planning Authority issued notification of the Plan's adoption to the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR). The Chief Executive also informed the OPR of the decision of the Authority not to comply with certain recommendations made in the relevant report of the OPR, together with reasons for the decision of the Authority.
On 16th January 2024 the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning issued a ‘Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction’ to the Planning Authority under Section 31 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (As Amended) (‘the Act’). The Draft Direction concerns the zoning of nine parcels of land in the town. Interested parties are advised that these matters, in accordance with Section 31(6) of the Act, ‘shall not have effect’, notwithstanding their inclusion in the Plan as adopted by the Council and pending the issuing of the Minister’s Final Direction.
The Draft direction sets out the following:
(a) Provide a clear core strategy table which sets out the area and quantum of housing to be delivered on lands zoned Town Centre, Existing Residential and New Residential. Appropriate densities shall be applied to demonstrate anticipated yield.
(b) Reinstate the following zoning objectives and associated text to that of the draft plan:
MA10 New Antrim - i.e. the subject lands revert to Agriculture from New Residential,
MA12 Knockaphunta - i.e. the subject lands revert to Agriculture from New Residential,
MA13 Knockrawer - i.e. the subject lands revert to Enterprise & Employment and Agriculture from New Residential,
MA14 Ballynaboll South - i.e. the subject lands revert to Agriculture from New Residential,
MA15 Rinshinna - i.e. the subject lands revert to Enterprise & Employment from New Residential,
MA17 Rinshinna - i.e. the subject lands revert to Enterprise & Employment and Agriculture from New Residential,
MA18 Rinshinna - i.e. the subject lands revert to Enterprise & Employment from New Residential,
MA21 Ballynaboll North - i.e. the subject lands revert to Agriculture from New Residential,
(c) Delete the following zoning objective from the adopted Local Area Plan, i.e. the subject lands are unzoned:
9. Land zoned Enterprise & Employment at Cloonagh (Site EE 1) located to the southwest of Saleen Lough and to the immediate east of the rail line.
and apply all necessary consequential updates to the text of the plan consistent with the foregoing.
Draft Direction - Formal Public Consultation (NOW CLOSED)
In accordance with the requirements of Section 31(7) of the Act, the Planning Authority will commence a period of public consultation on the Minister’s Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction’ for a period of 2 weeks between the 30th January and 13th February 2024 inclusive, during which time a copy of the Draft Ministerial Direction may be inspected at the following locations:
At this site - refer to links on right-hand side of this page under materials.
At the following Council offices during normal office hours (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday):
Planning Office, Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Mayo, F23 EF90
Mayo County Library, John Moore Road, Castlebar, F23 H330 (Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm 9closed Sunday & Monday
Written submissions or observations in respect of the Draft Direction may be made to the Planning Authority between the 30th January and 13thFebruary 2024in the following ways:
Online: By clicking on the make a submission button opposite.
By post addressed to:
Castlebar LAP, Forward Planning Office, Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Mayo, F23 EF90
Please note that submissions (redacted for privacy purposes) will be published on this website in accordance with S.13(3A) of the above-noted Act.
The deadline for submissions is on or before 4.30pm on Tuesday 13th February 2024.
Chief Executive’s Report
Following expiry of the 2-week public consultation period and not more than 4 weeks later, a Chief Executive’s Report must be prepared on the submissions/observations received during this period. This Report must then be furnished to the Office of the Planning Regulator, the Elected Members and the Minister for Local Government and Planning.
Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction to the Council, by the Minister for Local Government and Planning, on the Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
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Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction to the Council, by the Minister for Local Government and Planning, on the Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029
The Castlebar Town & Environs Local Area Plan 2023-2029 was formally made by the Elected Members of the Castlebar Municipal District on the 27th November 2023.
As required under Sections 31AO(5) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (As Amended) the Planning Authority issued notification of the Plan's adoption to the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR). The Chief Executive also informed the OPR of the decision of the Authority not to comply with certain recommendations made in the relevant report of the OPR, together with reasons for the decision of the Authority.
On 16th January 2024 the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning issued a ‘Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction’ to the Planning Authority under Section 31 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (As Amended) (‘the Act’). The Draft Direction concerns the zoning of nine parcels of land in the town. Interested parties are advised that these matters, in accordance with Section 31(6) of the Act, ‘shall not have effect’, notwithstanding their inclusion in the Plan as adopted by the Council and pending the issuing of the Minister’s Final Direction.
The Draft direction sets out the following:
(a) Provide a clear core strategy table which sets out the area and quantum of housing to be delivered on lands zoned Town Centre, Existing Residential and New Residential. Appropriate densities shall be applied to demonstrate anticipated yield.
(b) Reinstate the following zoning objectives and associated text to that of the draft plan:
(c) Delete the following zoning objective from the adopted Local Area Plan, i.e. the subject lands are unzoned:
9. Land zoned Enterprise & Employment at Cloonagh (Site EE 1) located to the southwest of Saleen Lough and to the immediate east of the rail line.
and apply all necessary consequential updates to the text of the plan consistent with the foregoing.
Draft Direction - Formal Public Consultation (NOW CLOSED)
In accordance with the requirements of Section 31(7) of the Act, the Planning Authority will commence a period of public consultation on the Minister’s Notice of Intention to Issue a Direction’ for a period of 2 weeks between the 30th January and 13th February 2024 inclusive, during which time a copy of the Draft Ministerial Direction may be inspected at the following locations:
Planning Office, Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Mayo, F23 EF90
Mayo County Library, John Moore Road, Castlebar, F23 H330 (Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm 9closed Sunday & Monday
Written submissions or observations in respect of the Draft Direction may be made to the Planning Authority between the 30th January and 13th February 2024 in the following ways:
Please note that submissions (redacted for privacy purposes) will be published on this website in accordance with S.13(3A) of the above-noted Act.
The deadline for submissions is on or before 4.30pm on Tuesday 13th February 2024.
Chief Executive’s Report
Following expiry of the 2-week public consultation period and not more than 4 weeks later, a Chief Executive’s Report must be prepared on the submissions/observations received during this period. This Report must then be furnished to the Office of the Planning Regulator, the Elected Members and the Minister for Local Government and Planning.
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