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.
National Planning Framework
National Planning Framework ‘a death sentence to rural Clare’
Leaving the National Planning Framework as it stands is “a death sentence to rural Clare,” the county’s longest serving politician has predicted.
Population projections for Clare need urgent action
Population allocations set out in the National Planning Framework (NPF) and Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSES) adopted by the three Regional Assemblies need to be urgently revised, Clare councillors have warned.
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.
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.
Our Lady’s Hospital for sale again
Once again, the site that was previously Our Lady’s Hospital in Ennis is for sale.