Pre-Draft Public Consultation on the Proposed Variation (No. 1) to the County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030

Organisation: Donegal County Council

Closing Date: Friday, 28th February 2025, 16:30

Donegal County Council announces the commencement of Pre-Draft Public Consultation for proposed variations to the County Development Plan 2024-2030. This consultation period runs from 7th to 28th February 2025.

Key Proposed Variations:

1. Integration of new Area Plans for six towns:

   • An Clochán Liath (Dungloe)

   • Ballyshannon

   • Bridgend

   • Carndonagh

   • Donegal Town

   • Killybegs

1. Integration of new Area Plans for six towns:
   An Clochán Liath (Dungloe)
   Ballyshannon
   Bridgend
   Carndonagh
   Donegal Town
   Killybegs

2. Rezoning of Cockhill site NR2.16, Buncrana

3. Land use zoning amendments related to Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)

Public Participation Opportunities:

Drop-In Consultation Events:

• Donegal Town Date: Monday 17th February 2025 Time: 3pm-8pm Venue: Council Chamber, Donegal Public Services Centre

• Ballyshannon Date: Monday 17th February 2025 Time: 3pm-8pm Venue: Ballyshannon Library

• Carndonagh Date: Tuesday 18th February 2025 Time: 3pm-8pm Venue: Council Chamber, Carndonagh Public Services Centre

• Killybegs Date: Tuesday 18th February 2025 Time: 3pm-8pm Venue: Bayview Hotel

• An Clochán Liath (Dungloe) Date: Wednesday 19th February 2025 Time: 3pm-8pm Venue: Council Chamber, Dungloe Public Services Centre

• Bridgend Date: Wednesday 19th February 2025 Time: 3pm-8pm Venue: St. Aengus' National School

Submissions can be made through:

1. Email: planningcpu@donegalcoco.ie

2. Post: Central Planning Unit Donegal County Council County House Lifford, Co. Donegal F93 Y622

3. Online: consult.donegal.ie

***Important Notes:

• Please reference "Proposed Variation (No. 1) to the CDP 2024-2030" in all submissions

• Use only one submission method

• Submissions may be published on consult.donegal.ie within 10 working days

• Children and groups representing children's interests are encouraged to participate

• An Issues Paper is available to provide overview of settlement issues and stimulate debate***

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