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 period, specified period, or other timelines in the following Acts, or provisions, or any regulations made under those Acts or provisions, • The Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended; • Part 2 of the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act, 2015 (which relates to the vacant site levy); • Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act, 2016 (which relates to the Strategic Housing Developments); • The Derelict Sites Act, 1990.

Please be advised that as a result the processing and consideration of submissions made on the Draft County Development Plan has been paused during this time.