Publication of Project Ireland 2040 National Planning Framework

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Publication of the Draft National Planning Framework - Sept. 2017

The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, on behalf of the Government, has prepared a draft National Planning Framework called Ireland 2040 Our Plan.

It is vital for Kilkenny that the public takes part and makes submissions to ensure that the issues for Kilkenny are addressed in the plan.

All interested parties are encouraged to make a submission to the draft National Planning Framework.

Invitation to Public Information Evening
Wednesday 8th March 2017 7.30pm.
Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny

You are invited to a public information evening on "Ireland 2040 Our Plan the National Planning Framework."
This new National Planning Framework will shape Ireland's development to 2040 and beyond. It is essential that people get involved and that the views of the South East and Kilkenny are expressed in the public consultation process now underway.

This evening has been arranged by Kilkenny County Council to provide people with information on the content of the Government's "Ireland 2040 Our Plan Issues and Choices" paper published in February 2017. A panel of local speakers will give an overview of the National Planning Framework process and facilitate a discussion to encourage people to make submissions as part of that process.

Public Information Evening -Wednesday 8th March 7.30pm.

Presentations given by the Panel speakers on the night are now available for viewing below:

Presentation from Liam McGree, Assistant Director/Senior Planner with the Southern Regional Assembly

Presentation from Colm Murray, Heritage Council

Presentation from John Hurley, CEO of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce

Presentation from Naoise Nunn, Chairman of Kilkenny Tourism and a member of the Destination Kilkenny group

Presentation from Councillor Tomás Breathnach, Piltown Municipal District