The Draft Newcastle Local Area Plan (LAP) on public display
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The Draft Newcastle Local Area Plan (LAP) went on public display on the 17th July 2012 and will remain on display until 3rd September 2012. The LAP is a response to the changing economic circumstances nationally and a recognition that the existing Newcastle LAP adopted in 2003 required updating.
A six week public consultation period previously took place at the beginning of the year which has helped inform and shape the Draft Plan that is currently on display.
The main thrust of the Draft LAP is the provision of a primary school adequate to cater for the needs of the area at present, the proposed reduction in housing density to be permitted on the existing residential zoned land, the provision of a significant public park to the south of Main Street and the reinstatement of the Main Street as the primary Village core area. The LAP includes extensive policies to maintain the unique character of Newcastle’s archaeological and historic heritage and to develop a Green Infrastructure Strategy for the area. An Environmental Report has also been prepared as part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Local Area Plan. The proposed plan has also undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC). Further information can be found on www.southdublin.ie and viewed at Tallaght Library, at County Hall Tallaght, Clondalkin Civic Offices and St. Finian’s Community Hall, Newcastle during normal opening hours (excluding public holidays).
Council staff has been available to answer queries in relation to the Draft Local Area Plan at St. Finian’s Community Hall, Newcastle on the following dates and times:
Wednesday 25th July 2012 10.00am-1.00pm
Tuesday 7th August 2012 4.00pm-7.00pm
Thursday 16th August 2012 1.00pm-4.00pm
Monday 20th August 2012 4.00pm-7.00pm
Staff are also available every Wednesday afternoon between 2.00pm-4.00pm at County Hall, Tallaght, during the public consultation period to answer queries in relation to the Draft LAP.
Submissions on the Draft LAP must be made by 4.00pm Monday 3rd September 2012.