The Planning Authority has commenced the first phase of a partial review of the Local Plans. The purpose of the partial review is to provide a planning policy framework that aligns with the aims of the Commercialisation of Sports Facilities Regulations and to introduce clear and consistent provisions regarding commercial development on land designated for sports purposes.
In accordance with Article 53 of the Development Planning Act (DPA), this review is aimed at achieving the following proposed objectives:
1. To introduce a general planning policy in all local plans with clear provisions which:
takes on board the aims of the Commercialisation of Sports Facilities Regulations; and
set out the acceptable type, scale and form of commercial development on any land allocated for sports facilities; and
includes adequate safeguards to protect other interests of equal importance such as neighbour amenity, cultural heritage, the natural environment, transport and infrastructure.
2. To amend or delete all other provisions in the Local Plans which are deemed to run counter to the overall objectives set out in paragraph (1) above.
The Planning Authority invites the public to submit representations for the proposed objectives. Submissions must be sent to the Authority not later than 15th July 2025.
