Co-ordination of transport and land use planning plays a pivotal role in the sustainable development of the local economy. Where and how we build our residential and work environments and supporting transport infrastructure including roads, footpaths, cycle ways, buses and rail infrastructure impacts, is fundamental for sustainable communities, climate action and quality of life considerations.

Questions to Consider:

Q. How can the Local Area Plan help to improve and promote sustainable forms of transport in Westport?

Suggestions on greenspaces, greenways, heritage and public transport
Town Park/Green Spaces: Convent I’ve seen the 3D artists impression of the proposed development at the convent site and while I welcome much needed housing being provided here, I...
Submission from the Ballinrobe Road and Sandyhill residents’ group about provision of footpaths and streetlighting.
  We would like to highlight the need for an extension of the footpath and lighting on the Ballinrobe Road. This will finally provide this area with a safe pedestrian route to the town...
Please refer to attached submission
Please refer to attached submission
NTA Submission
NTA Submission
Reduction in air pollution near school gates
1. Request drivers voluntarily turn off vehicle engines when queuing near school gates at opening and closing hours in order to reduce air pollution; 2. Discourage parents dropping...