Clare County Council is reminding the people of Shannon and surrounding areas that the deadline for making submissions relating to the future development of the town and its environs closes on Wednesday 1st February at 4 pm.
The Draft Shannon Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2012-18 was put on public display by Clare County Council during December, while a series of public consultations took place in early January.
Once adopted, the Plan will provide a framework for the future development and enhancement of Clare’s second largest town and its environs for the next 6 years.
The Draft Local Area Plan, and associated SEA Environmental Report and Habitats Directive Assessment are available on the Council’s website www.clarecoco.ie. The Draft Plan can also be viewed during normal working opening hours from Monday 30 January to Wednesday 1st February, 2012 (inclusive) at the following locations:
- Shannon Town Council, Town Hall, Shannon;
- Clare County Council Offices, Planning, Land Use & Transportation, New Road, Ennis;
- Sean Lemass Library, Shannon; and
- De Valera Library, Ennis and Local Study Centre, Harmony Row, Ennis.
A copy of the Draft Local Area Plan may also be purchased at the offices of Clare County Council and area offices of Shannon at a cost of €25.00 (hard copy) or €10.00 (CD).
Written submissions and observations (two copies) with respect to the Draft Local Area Plan and/or its accompanying SEA and HDA may be made to the Forward Planning Unit. Planning Department, Clare County Council, Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare or by e-mail to forwardplan@clarecoco.ie (max. document size by e-mail: 4MB) or may be faxed to 065-6892071 on or before 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday 1st February, 2012.
-ENDS-
Note to Editor:
- For further information please contact Mark Dunphy of Dunphy Public Relations on 086-8534900 or media@dunphypr.com
