The establishment of a global logistics centre for humanitarian aid at Shannon Airport, a strategy to develop the economic and recreational potential of the Shannon Estuary, and the pursuit of a flagship international scale tourism project for County Clare are among a number of amendments made to the Draft Clare County Development Plan 2011-2017.
The strategy was unanimously approved by members of Clare County Council earlier this year following a year-long review process. A number of amendments have since been made to the strategy following a 10-week public consultation period.
The newly amended Draft Plan, which sets out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the functional area of Clare County Council, has been placed on public display until November 3rd. When adopted the six year blueprint will replace the existing County Development Plan 2005 and it will be the sixth such plan since 1964.
Mayor of Clare Councillor Christy Curtin is encouraging members of the public to make themselves familiar with the details of the Draft Plan
The Mayor said: “The Draft Plan has been the subject of an extensive consultation process involving Councillors, Council planners and the general public over the last 18 months. A number of workshops were also held to further analyse and give comprehensive consideration to the issues raised by the public in relation to the draft plan. The public’s input into the drafting of this Plan is of paramount importance to the planning authority and Elected Members in their consideration of the various elements of this plan”.
“The considerable recent changes to planning and development legislation has necessitated the formulation of a new long term County Development Plan for Clare. I particularly welcome the inclusion in the Draft Plan of a specific chapter dealing with the issue of rural regeneration, which is key to the future development of County Clare. It is imperative that this plan places County Clare as a driver for local and regional growth through harnessing the potential of its unique location, quality of life, natural resources and other competitive advantages”, Mayor Curtin concluded.
According to County Manager Tom Coughlan: “The Draft Plan has a strong emphasis on the production, storage and distribution of renewable energy whilst balancing the need to protect the environment of the county. I welcome the proposed amendment to undertake a Renewable Energy Strategy for the County to build on this.”
Commenting on the proposal to develop the economic potential of the Shannon Estuary, Mr. Coughlan stated: “The Estuary must be developed as a resource that will benefit County Clare, the wider region and the country as a whole. Because of its deep water, shelter and other natural advantages it is significant potential economic and recreational asset.” However the County Manager cautioned that “national support will be essential to realise the potential of the estuary”.
The amendments to the Draft Plan also include:
- To proactively pursue a flagship international scale tourism project for County Clare
- Develop innovative initiatives that harness the potential of Shannon International Airport including a residential flight school, global logistics centre for humanitarian aid, unmanned aerospace systems (UAS) and a centre for space collaboration and research cooperation.
- Incorporate the draft Retail Strategy for the Mid-West region covering the period 2010-2016
- Addition of a new section dealing with the University of Limerick (Clare Campus) / Burlington Strategic Development Area
- Incorporate a Draft Joint Housing Strategy for Clare County Council and Limerick City and County Councils covering the period 2010-16.
- A revised Core Strategy as required under the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act 2010
- Inclusion of population targets in Chapter 2 in line with the Mid West Regional Planning Guidelines 2010 – 2022
- Facilitate sustainable marina development and associated amenities at appropriate locations inside and outside of settlements along Lough Derg and lake areas
- Develop a strategy for Tourism Development in Lough Derg and to encourage and facilitate the development of a flagship tourism project for the area.
The Draft Clare County Development Plan 2011-2017 is available to view in public offices, libraries and on the internet at www.clarecoco.ie.
Written submissions or observations (2 hard copies) with respect to the proposed amendments to the Draft Clare County Development Plan 2011 – 2017 should be made in writing to the Forward Planning unit, Planning Land Use and Transportation, Clare County Council, Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare before Wednesday 3rd November, 2010
Alternatively, submissions or observations may also be emailed to forwardplan@clarecoco.ie or may be faxed to 065-6892071. Submissions made via email must include the full name and address of the person making the submission.
The strategy was unanimously approved by members of Clare County Council earlier this year following a year-long review process. A number of amendments have since been made to the strategy following a 10-week public consultation period.
The newly amended Draft Plan, which sets out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the functional area of Clare County Council, has been placed on public display until November 3rd. When adopted the six year blueprint will replace the existing County Development Plan 2005 and it will be the sixth such plan since 1964.
Mayor of Clare Councillor Christy Curtin is encouraging members of the public to make themselves familiar with the details of the Draft Plan
The Mayor said: “The Draft Plan has been the subject of an extensive consultation process involving Councillors, Council planners and the general public over the last 18 months. A number of workshops were also held to further analyse and give comprehensive consideration to the issues raised by the public in relation to the draft plan. The public’s input into the drafting of this Plan is of paramount importance to the planning authority and Elected Members in their consideration of the various elements of this plan”.
“The considerable recent changes to planning and development legislation has necessitated the formulation of a new long term County Development Plan for Clare. I particularly welcome the inclusion in the Draft Plan of a specific chapter dealing with the issue of rural regeneration, which is key to the future development of County Clare. It is imperative that this plan places County Clare as a driver for local and regional growth through harnessing the potential of its unique location, quality of life, natural resources and other competitive advantages”, Mayor Curtin concluded.
According to County Manager Tom Coughlan: “The Draft Plan has a strong emphasis on the production, storage and distribution of renewable energy whilst balancing the need to protect the environment of the county. I welcome the proposed amendment to undertake a Renewable Energy Strategy for the County to build on this.”
Commenting on the proposal to develop the economic potential of the Shannon Estuary, Mr. Coughlan stated: “The Estuary must be developed as a resource that will benefit County Clare, the wider region and the country as a whole. Because of its deep water, shelter and other natural advantages it is significant potential economic and recreational asset.” However the County Manager cautioned that “national support will be essential to realise the potential of the estuary”.
The amendments to the Draft Plan also include:
- To proactively pursue a flagship international scale tourism project for County Clare
- Develop innovative initiatives that harness the potential of Shannon International Airport including a residential flight school, global logistics centre for humanitarian aid, unmanned aerospace systems (UAS) and a centre for space collaboration and research cooperation.
- Incorporate the draft Retail Strategy for the Mid-West region covering the period 2010-2016
- Addition of a new section dealing with the University of Limerick (Clare Campus) / Burlington Strategic Development Area
- Incorporate a Draft Joint Housing Strategy for Clare County Council and Limerick City and County Councils covering the period 2010-16.
- A revised Core Strategy as required under the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act 2010
- Inclusion of population targets in Chapter 2 in line with the Mid West Regional Planning Guidelines 2010 – 2022
- Facilitate sustainable marina development and associated amenities at appropriate locations inside and outside of settlements along Lough Derg and lake areas
- Develop a strategy for Tourism Development in Lough Derg and to encourage and facilitate the development of a flagship tourism project for the area.
The Draft Clare County Development Plan 2011-2017 is available to view in public offices, libraries and on the internet at www.clarecoco.ie.
Written submissions or observations (2 hard copies) with respect to the proposed amendments to the Draft Clare County Development Plan 2011 – 2017 should be made in writing to the Forward Planning unit, Planning Land Use and Transportation, Clare County Council, Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare before Wednesday 3rd November, 2010
Alternatively, submissions or observations may also be emailed to forwardplan@clarecoco.ie or may be faxed to 065-6892071. Submissions made via email must include the full name and address of the person making the submission.
