Development of serviced sites suggested to save rural Clare from ‘fatal’ policies
*Photograph: John Mangan Rural Clare’s ability to have a sustainable future is under a serious threat, county councillors have warned.
Clare County Development Plan
‘People of Clare deserve more than social media interaction’ – Garrihy criticises engagement for Co Development Plan
*Cllr Joe Garrihy. Photograph: Eamon Ward Strong criticism has been voiced by North and West Clare councillors over the local authority’s interaction with communities on the County Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
7 month delay to completion of County Development Plan agreed
A seven month delay to the completion of the Clare County Development Plan has been agreed by local councillors.
Public need more communication from Council on impacts of Development Plan
Greater communication to the public will be needed to inform of property status changes from the new County Development Plan, local representatives have affirmed.
Risk of ‘tragic dictatorship’ if County Development Plan follows national policy
Clare’s most experienced councillor has warned that the implementation of the new County Development Plan will be “a tragic dictatorship” unless alterations are made.
Locals appeal Bunratty housing development to An Bord Pleanála
Planning permission granted for 41 houses in Bunratty has been appealed following fears from local residents that the village would lose its identity as a ‘crucial tourist location’.
Aspects of Co Dev Plan may hinder Clare’s ability to capitalise on remote working – Cllr Murphy
Clare’s ability to capitalise on remote working may be hindered by aspects of the County Development Plan, a West Clare representative has warned.
Engagement on County Development Plan ‘a chance to rescue rural Ireland from the grave’
Elected representatives in North and West Clare have stressed the need for extensive engagement before the adaptation of a new County Development Plan to reverse the ‘slow death’ being experienced by towns and villages in Clare.
Planning regulations have ‘sentenced rural Clare to death’ – PJ Kelly
*Cllr PJ Kelly, Cllr Pat McMahon & Cllr PJ Ryan in UL. Photograph: Alan Place Planning rules and regulations have resulted in rural Clare being “sentenced to death” according to one of the most experienced elected representatives on the County Council.
Our Lady’s cannot be knocked or delisted in current Development Plan
Stipulations in the current County Development Plan mean what was formerly Our Lady’s Hospital cannot be knocked or delisted until after 2023 at the earliest.
