Closing Date: 12th March 2025

Mayo County Council hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 as amended, and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, of plans to carry out the project titled:

Castlebar Road Housing Development, Ballinrobe

Closing Date: 4pm, Thursday 10th April 2025

Cork City Council and the National Transport Authority hereby give notice, pursuant to Part 8 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), of plans to carry out the project titled:

Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 14th March 2025

Wexford County Council has initiated a public consultation process for the development of a Town Centre First Strategy as part of the Wexford Town Local Area Plan 2040. In partnership with the newly formed Wexford Town Team, the Council seeks public input on a comprehensive strategy for sustainable development and regeneration of Wexford Town Centre.

Closing Date for Submissions: 28th March 2025.

Proposal:
Dublin City Council has initiated a Part 8 planning process for a housing development at Cara Park, Belcamp, Dublin 17. The proposed development includes the demolition of two existing structures and the construction of 9 new houses across three sites (A, B, and C).

Organisation: Louth County Council

Closing Date: Monday, 3rd March 2025, 12:00

2024/25 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) - Call for Expressions of Interest

Background:

• Funding scheme for rural outdoor recreational infrastructure

• Supports development of natural amenities including:

  • Mountains and upland areas

  • Lakes, rivers, and beaches

  • Blue-ways and forest walks

  • Bogs and natural trails

• Benefits both local communities and tourism sector

• Up to 90% funding provided per project (10% match funding required)

Organisation: South Dublin County Council

Closing Date: Friday, 12th March 2025, 18:00

Proposed Alteration to Grand Canal to Lucan Urban Greenway Project South Dublin County Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority, announces proposed alterations to the Lucan Boardwalk component of the approved Grand Canal to Lucan Urban Greenway project.

Organisation: Kilkenny County Council

Closing Date: Friday, 7th March 2025, 17:00

Kilkenny County Council announces the proposed Variation No. 4 to the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027, pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).

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.

Organisation: Galway County Council

Closing Date: Friday, 16th February 2025, 17:00

Galway County Council, supported by funding from the Northern and Western Regional Assembly's THRIVE programme, is launching a non-statutory public consultation on the new Ballinasloe Town Centre First Plan. This initiative aims to revitalise Ballinasloe's town centre as a vibrant hub for community life, economic activity, and social interaction.

Organisation: Galway City Council

Closing Date: Ongoing throughout 2025

Galway City Council, supported by Urban Design and Engagement specialists Allies and Morrison, invites public participation in shaping the future development of Salthill Village and Seafront. This initiative aligns with the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 objectives to enhance and guide long-term development of this vital area.

Organisation: Wicklow County Council
Closing Date: Thursday, 27th February 2025

Wicklow County Council, in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, is seeking public input on two significant road improvement projects along the N81 in west Wicklow:

1. N81 Whitestown Lower Project (2km)

○      Extends from Castleruddery Junction to Ballylion Junction

1. N81 Hangman's Bend and Tuckmill Project (4km)

○      Extends from Raheen Junction to Hangman's Bend

Organisation: Mayo County Council
Closing Date: Friday, 28th February 2025, 16:30

Mayo County Council, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and the HSE, has released draft external emergency plans for two major industrial sites in the county:

1. Bellanaboy Bridge Gas Terminal, Bellagelly South, Barnatra

2. European Refreshments plant, Killala Road, Ballina

Closing Date: 12 Feb, 2025

Monaghan County Council is seeking public input on transportation needs along the Ballybay to Carrickmacross corridor via Lough Egish. The council has launched a comprehensive survey to understand current transport patterns and project future requirements for the area.

Closing Date: 4pm, Monday 10th March 2025

Cork County Council, in partnership with Skibbereen Geriatric Society, has initiated a Part 8 planning process for a housing development at Mardyke Street, Skibbereen (Coronea townland). The proposed development comprises 8 one-bedroom apartment units, complete with landscaped communal areas, 3 visitor parking spaces, soft landscaping with green spaces and trees, connections to public utilities, and associated site works.

Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday 28th February 2025

South Dublin County Council has initiated a Part 8 planning process for upgrade works at the entrance and route into Lucan Demesne Park, in the townland of Lucan. The proposed development comprises a 105m timber boardwalk (ranging from 2-3m in width and 150mm to 900mm in elevation), removal of existing pathway for natural reinstatement, comprehensive landscaping, and associated site works.

Closing Date: 4pm, Wednesday 28th February 2025 

Donegal County Council has initiated a Part 8 planning process for a social housing development at Oldtown, Letterkenny. The proposed development comprises 12 apartments and 4 semi-detached houses, complete with a new vehicular entrance onto Gaeltex Drive, parking facilities, and associated site works. 

Closing Date: 4pm, Wednesday 26th February 2025 

Limerick City and County Council has initiated a Part 8 planning process for improvements to Monument Hill Walk at Marine Cove, Foynes. The project includes re-grading existing concrete stairs, creating a new viewing area, installing boundary fencing, reconfiguring the walking trail to the Stephen Edmond Spring Rice Memorial Cross Monument, and developing informal play areas. 

Closing Date: 4pm, Monday 10th March 2025 

Cork City Council has initiated a Part 8 planning process for significant improvements to the road network connecting the South Docklands to the City Centre. The scheme aims to enhance accessibility, safety, and capacity across all transport modes, with an emphasis on sustainable travel options. 

Closing Date: 4pm, Monday 3rd March 2025 

Waterford City and County Council has initiated a Part 8 planning process for a new southern entrance to the transport hub at the North Quays SDZ in Ferrybank. The development includes curved entrance steps, a passenger lift, terraced planters, control gates, external paving, and an extended roof canopy structure. 

Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 25th July 2025 

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has launched the first of three public consultations in the development of Ireland's fourth-cycle Water Action Plan. This initial consultation seeks views on the timetable and work programme for developing the plan, which will be published in December 2027.