Amendment 1 of Thomastown Local Area Plan 2009

In accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Kilkenny County Council amended the Thomastown Local Area Plan 2009 on the 16th November 2009.

The amendments are listed below, together with maps 1 & 2 and may be read in conjunction with a copy of the Thomastown Local Area Plan 2009.

• Change zoning of the lands of the former Boys National School from ‘Community/ Education’ to ‘Mixed Use’.

• Change zoning of the lands with existing garage and light industrial uses to the rear of the Garda Station from ‘Community/ Education’ to ‘Mixed Use’.

• Include the following wording as section 3.2.9 - Non-Conforming Uses:

Throughout the town there are uses which do not conform to the zoning objectives for the area. Extensions to and improvements of premises accommodating these uses may be permitted where the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or prejudice the proper planning and development of the area. In some cases, the Planning Authority may encourage relocation of permitted incompatible uses, for example by exchange of sites.

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THOMASTOWN LOCAL AREA PLAN 2009 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT 1

In accordance with Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Kilkenny County Council intends to amend the Thomastown Local Area Plan 2009.

The proposed amendments are listed below, together with maps 1 & 2 and may be read in conjunction with a copy of the Thomastown Local Area Plan 2009.

• To change zoning of the lands of the former Boys National School from ‘Community/ Education’ to ‘Mixed Use’.

• To change zoning of the lands with existing garage and light industrial uses to the rear of the Garda Station from ‘Community/ Education’ to ‘Mixed Use’.

• To include the following wording as section 3.2.9 - Non-Conforming Uses

Throughout the town there are uses which do not conform to the zoning objectives for the area. Extensions to and improvements of premises accommodating these uses may be permitted where the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or prejudice the proper planning and development of the area. In some cases, the Planning Authority may encourage relocation of permitted incompatible uses, for example by exchange of sites.

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A copy of the Proposed Amendment may be inspected from Friday 25th September 2009 to 6th November 2009 at the following locations:

LOCATION OPENING HOURS
Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, John Street Monday - Friday: 9am-1pm & 2p.m - 4pm
Thomastown Area Office Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Submissions with respect to the Proposed Amendment, made in writing to the Director of Services, Planning, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny and received before 4pm on the 6th November 2009, will be taken into consideration before the Proposed Amendment is made.

Submissions can also be made via email to localareaplans@kilkennycoco.ie

Copies of the Proposed Amendment will be available through the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council.

For further information, please contact Forward Planning at 056-7794018.