What happens next?

Following completion of the pre-draft stage of public consultation, Mayo County Council will commence the preparation of the Draft LAP informed by the submissions received as part of the pre-draft consultation/stakeholder engagement. When the Draft LAP has been prepared, the statutory process will begin and the Draft Plan will go on public display for a period of 6 weeks, during which time you may make submissions and attend an online public consultation event to view and discuss the Draft Plan.

The submissions received will be considered by the Elected Members of Mayo County Council, who can decide to adopt, amend or revoke the Draft LAP. Any proposed amendments or material alterations to the Draft Plan requires public consultation for a period of 4 weeks. All submissions received will be considered by the Elected Members, who can decide to adopt the Draft LAP, with or without the material alterations. The LAP comes into effect 4 weeks after adoption.