Volume One

1.Introduction

1.1Content of plan 1.2Format of plan 1.3Sustainable Development 1.4 Social Inclusion 1.5Kilkenny County Councils Mission Statement 1.6 National Regional Strategic & Settlement issues 1.6.1National Development 1.6.2 Regional Context 1.6.2.1 Policy 1.7 Kilkenny County 1.7.1 Planning Authorities Aim 1.7.2 Planning Authorities Role 1.7.3 Physical Features 1.7.4 Settlement Structure 1.7.4.1 Policy

2.Population 3.Employment Retailing and Education 4.Sanitary Services and Environment 5.Recreation Tourism and the Arts 6.Transport, Energy and Telecommunications 7.Housing and Community facilities 8.Rural Development 9.Conservation and Preservation 10.Development Standards Appendix A-Housing Strategy Appendix B- National Monuments Appendix C- Record of Protected Structures Appendix D- Proposed NHA's, SAC's, Areas of scientific interest Appendix E- Areas of High Amenity Appendix F- Views and Prospects