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25
MAY
2020

Planning timelines recommence

Section 251A(4) of the Planning and Development Acts has now been lifted and the timeline with respect to the draft Meath County Development Plan has recommenced. It is anticipated that the Chief Executive Report on the submissions received will be given to the Members for their consideration at the end of July/beginning of August. The uploading of submissions continues. As there was a high...
11
MAY
2020

Planning timelines extended for a further period until 23 May

A further Order under section 251A(4) of the Planning Act has extended the duration of all relevant periods and timelines specified in planning legislation by an additional 14 days, up to and including 23 May 2020. The three Orders thereby have the combined effect of extending the relevant planning periods and timelines by an aggregate of 56 days/ 8 weeks. This means that the processing and...
22
APR
2020

Extension to the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act 2020

Following the Government’s announcement with regards to extending the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act, the period from 29th March 2020 extending to 9th May 2020, inclusive, (6 weeks in total) is disregarded when calculating any appropriate period, specified period, or other timelines in the following Acts, or provisions, or any regulations made under those Acts...
31
MAR
2020

Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act 2020

Following the enactment of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid 19) Act 2020, a new provision (Section 251A) has been inserted into the Planning & Development Acts 2000 (as amended). The Government has made an order under Section 251A(4), to the effect that the period from 29th March 2020 to 20th April 2020, inclusive, may be disregarded when calculating any appropriate...
24
MAR
2020

Update on publication of submissions

The Forward Planning Team continues to upload hardcopy submissions received in relation to the Draft Plan. This exercise is taking longer than expected as the majority of submissions were made by hardcopy and personal information needs to be redacted before they are uploaded and published. The capacity of the team has also been reduced as a result of Covid-19. Your patience and understanding...
10
MAR
2020

Processing of Submissions received

Approximately 2000 submissions were received as part of the public consultation period which closed on Friday at 4pm. To date 832 submission have been published online. The remaining submissions are hardcopy submissions which must be uploaded and redacted before they are made public. This will take some time so we ask for your patience in this matter. A further update will be provided once...
06
MAR
2020

Public Consultation now Closed.

The public consultation for the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026 has now closed. No further submissions can be considered and will be returned. We would like to thank those who got involved in the process. The team will continue to upload hardcopy submissions that were received within the appropriate timeframe and to redact personal information from all submissions before they...
06
MAR
2020

Submission period on Draft Plan closes today at 4pm sharp

It will not be possible to accept submissions after 4pm. Any submission received after this time will be returned. As a final reminder, emailed submissions cannot be considered and the only method to make a submission is online at https://consult.meath.ie/ or by hardcopy.
05
MAR
2020

Email submissions cannot be considered and will be returned

As has been extensively publicised throughout the process, there is no provision to make submissions via email. A number of submissions have been received by email and have been returned. The only way to ensure your submission is considered is to make your submission on https://consult.meath.ie/ or by submitting a hardcopy before 4pm tomorrow Friday 6th March.
05
MAR
2020

Publication of Submissions

Please note that in accordance with legislation all submissions must be made public. Due to the volume of submissions being received it is taking time to redact personal information from submissions before they are published on https://consult.meath.ie/. Your submission will be made public as soon as the team has reviewed the submission and redacted any personal information.
05
MAR
2020

Reminder : Tomorrow is the final day for receipt of submissions on the Draft Meath County Development Plan

It will not be possible to accept submissions after 4pm on Friday 6th March. Only submission received by hardcopy or on the portal https://consult.meath.ie/ can be considered.
04
MAR
2020

Reminder – Public Consultation period for the Draft Meath County Development Plan will close at 4pm on Friday 6th March.

27
FEB
2020

‘Support an observation’ functionality on consult.meath.ie

Please be advised that the ‘support an observation’ functionality on consult.meath.ie has no bearing on the assessment of the submission or observation and will not form part of the Chief Executive Report. The function is merely to allow a member of the public to show they agree with the contents of the submission, similar to a ‘like’ on Facebook. It is only the person...
26
FEB
2020

Ten days left to make a submission on the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026

The submission period for the Draft Meath County Development Plan ends at 4pm on Friday 6th March. It will not be possible to make a submission after this time. Please click on the ‘Stage 2 – Public Display of Draft Plan’ tab for details on where to view the Draft and how to make a submission.
07
FEB
2020

Four weeks left to make a submission

The draft Meath County Development Plan remains on public display until 4pm on Friday 6th March, 2020. Submissions received after this time will not be accepted.
16
JAN
2020

Step by step guide on how to make a submission

Please click on the link to watch a short clip on how to make a submission or observation on the draft Meath County Development Plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lulUZCusP1Q&feature=youtu.be
16
JAN
2020

Dréachtphlean Forbartha Chontae na Mí 2020-2026

Tá an Dréachtphlean ar fail chun féachaint air as Gaeilge ach cliceáil ar an nasc seo a leanas: https://consult.meath.ie/ agus na háiteanna seo a leanas: Teach Buvinda C15 Y291, Leabharlann Ráth Chairn, C15 A9X3 agus Leabharlann an Chontae C15 RW31  
20
DEC
2019

Error on maps 26(a) and 26(b) Maynooth Environs

A shading error has been identified on Maps 26(a) and 26(b) Maynooth Environs. Lands identified as Masterplan 1 (MP1), shaded in yellow, are incorrectly showing as being zoned A2 New Residential and should be displayed as E1 Strategic Employment Zones. This shading error will be corrected online today in the Book of Maps (Volume 2)....
18
DEC
2019

Draft Plan on display

The Draft Meath County Development Plan is now on public display. Please click on the ‘Stage 2 – Public Display of Draft Plan’ tab for details on where to view the Draft.
17
DEC
2019

What are the benefits to making a submission using consult.meath.ie?

What are the benefits to making a submission using https://consult.meath.ie/ There are many benefits of making a submission online. For example, you can:  Start your submission and complete later Indicate areas of interest on an interactive map View all zoning layers and other layers of interest related to the plan After submissions are published, easily query all consultation data...
16
DEC
2019

Register to make an online submission

To make an online submission to the Draft Plan when it goes on public display, please register on https://consult.meath.ie/
13
DEC
2019

How do I make a submission on the Draft Plan?

You can make an observation or submission via the following two options only; 1. Registering on https://consult.meath.ie/ where you can then make a submission on the draft chapters, topics and map sheets. You can also submit drawings of any areas relating to your submission on an interactive development plan map. 2. Written observations or submissions can also be made. These should be mark...
12
DEC
2019

Where can I view the Draft Plan when it goes on public display?

The Draft Plan will be available for inspection as follows;  Meath County Council’s online consultation portal https://consult.meath.ie/ Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 Monday to Friday between 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm.   The following Municipal District Offices during normal office opening hours:-  Ashbourne Municipal...
11
DEC
2019

Display of Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026

The Draft Meath County Development Plan will go on public display from Wednesday 18th December, 2019 to 4pm Friday 6th March, 2020. Details on where to view the Draft Plan and how to make an observation or submission will be posted shortly.
11
SEP
2019

Update on the Public Display period of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026

Please note the anticipated date of public display of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026 is December, 2019. When the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020-2026 goes on public display, there will be a  ten week public consultation period, during which time a formal submission can be made.  During this public consultation period,  submissions can be made via our online...
08
MAY
2019

Review of Draft Meath County Development Plan recommences

Following the adoption of the RSES by the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly on Friday 3rd May, 2019, Meath County Council has recommenced the review of the Draft Meath County Development Plan. It is anticipated that the Draft Plan will be placed on public display at the end of quarter 3/beginning of quarter 4 2019. Further updates to follow.
28
JAN
2019

Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) Submission period closed

The submission period in relation to the Draft RSES closed on Wednesday 23rd January. Pending the adoption of the RSES the review of the Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 remains paused. Within 13 weeks of the adoption of the RSES, Meath County Council will recommence the review process by publishing a draft Plan.
14
DEC
2018

Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES)

The Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy is on public display from 5th November, 2018 to 23rd January, 2019. The draft RSES is a strategic plan and investment framework to shape the future development of our region to 2031 and beyond, and has been prepared in conjunction with many key stakeholders across all sectors. For details on how to make a submission please visit Draft RSES...
01
AUG
2018

Update – Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 Process Paused

Following the publication of the National Planning Framework (N.P.F.) each region is now required to develop and adopt a Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (R.S.E.S.) and all County Development Plans must be consistent with the R.S.E.S. when adopted. In order to allow each county to align the timeframe for their statutory plans with the relevant R.S.E.S., the Planning & Development...
09
MAY
2018

Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 Process Paused

Following the publication of the National Planning Framework (N.P.F.) each region is now required to develop and adopt a Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (R.S.E.S.) and all County Development Plans must be consistent with the R.S.E.S. when adopted. In order to allow each county to align the timeframe for their statutory plans with the relevant R.S.E.S., the Planning & Development...
08
MAR
2018

Update regarding the publication of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025

Pending further clarity on the timeframe for publication of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Bill 2016, Meath County Council has taken the decision to withhold the publication of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025. This legislation provides a mechanism to pause the statutory timeframe for plans currently in progress. Meath County Council does not believe that it would...
05
FEB
2018

Publication of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025

The publication of the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 has been delayed due to the digitisation of all maps. It is now anticipated that the draft will be published at the end of March. Once a date has been confirmed the webpage will be updated accordingly.
27
OCT
2017

Consultation period for the Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025

The Draft Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 will be placed on public display for a period of 10 weeks from 19 February to 2 May, 2018 inclusive. Members of the public and statutory bodies are encouraged to make a submission during this period. The preferred option for submissions is via the website however hard copy submissions will be accepted also. Submissions should be made by one...
25
APR
2017

Chief Executive’s Report on the Pre-Draft Consultation

A Special Meeting of Meath County Council was held on Monday 24th April, 2017 whereby the Members gave direction on the Chief Executive’s Report on the Pre-Draft Consultation held from 14th December, 2016 and 17th February, 2017. The Report summarises the submissions by topic and outlines the Chief Executive’s Policy Recommendations per topic. Go to the Stage 1 – Chief Executive’s...
17
FEB
2017

The Submission Period for Phase 1 – Strategic Issues Paper is now closed.

16
FEB
2017

One day left to make a Submission

The submission period in relation to the Stratregic Issues Paper, Phase 1 of the County Development Plan, closes tomorrow, Friday 17th February, at 3.30pm. You are invited to make a submission before the closing date. No submissions can be accepted after the deadline.
10
FEB
2017

One week left to make a Submission on the Strategic Issues Paper

You are reminded that the closing date for submissions regarding the Strategic Issues Paper is Friday 17th February, 2017 at 3.30pm.
16
JAN
2017

Information evenings regarding the preparation of the new County Development Plan 2019-2025.

Public Consultation Timetable To enable the new plan reflect the broad wishes of the local community, the general public is invited to attend information evenings regarding the preparation of the County Development Plan Review 2019-2025. Download the NOTICE OF INFORMATION EVENINGS as a PDF which contains the Venues, dates and times that are displayed below Date Municipal District  Venue...
16
JAN
2017

Reminder Notice – Closing Date for Submissions on the Strategic Issues Paper is Friday 17th Feb, 2017 at 3.30pm

You are reminded that the closing date for submissions regarding the Strategic Issues Paper is Friday 17th February, 2017 at 3.30pm. As previously advised, if you made your submission during the period Wednesday 14th December to Thursday 22nd December inclusive, then please make your submission again as due to a technical error with the website your submission may not have been received.
23
DEC
2016

Important Notice regarding Submissions on the Strategic Issues Paper

It has come to the attention of the Planning Authority that during the period Wednesday 14th December to Thursday 22nd December inclusive, due to a technical error with our website, submissions in relation to the Strategic Issues Paper, made during this period may not have been received. If you made a submission during this period and even if you received a confirmation email, you are kindly...
14
DEC
2016

Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 Strategic Issues Paper

The preparation of the Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 has commenced. The first stage of this process involves the Strategic Issues Paper. Members of the public, community groups and all other bodies are invited to make submissions on the Strategic Issues Paper before Friday 17th February, 2017 by sending a hard copy in the post to the Planning Department, Meath County Council,...
24
NOV
2016

County Development Plan Review

The review of the Meath County Development Plan 2019-2025 will commence on 14th December, 2016.

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