Public Consultation Open For Draft Kildare Town Local Area Plan

Wednesday, 22 March 2023 15:35

By Caoimhe Harney

Members of the public can make a submission before 4pm on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.

Kildare County Council has announced the publication of the Draft Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023-2029 for public Consultation.

This important Plan sets out the vision and overarching land use strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of Kildare Town over the lifetime of the Plan to 2029.

Kildare County Council would like to take the opportunity to invite the public to have their say in relation to the future development of Kildare Town.

A ‘drop-in’ event will take place at Áras Bhríde, Bride Street, Kildare Town on Wednesday 19th April from 4pm to 8pm.

Representatives from Kildare County Council will be available on the evening to answer queries in relation to the draft Plan and provide guidance on the consultation and plan-making process.

Submissions are invited from interested parties in relation to the draft Kildare Town Local Area Plan over the next 6 weeks, up to 4pm on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.

The Plan and supporting documents are available to download online here.

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