Public consultation begins as draft plan for Limerick town is launched

LIMERICK City and County Council are urging the public to have their say regarding a local area draft plan, and "the future" of their area.

The Draft Abbeyfeale Local Area Plan 2023-2029 comprises a written statement and maps and is accompanied by a strategic environmental assessment environmental report, a natura impact report, and, a strategic flood risk assessment.

A "drop-in" public information evening will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023, between 3pm to 7pm in the WorkBase (Former Provincial Bank), Main Street, Abbeyfeale.

It is said that a copy of the documents in the plan can be viewed from the April 15, 2023 to May 29, 2023 inclusive, excluding Bank Holidays at Corporate Head Quarters, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick; County Hall, Dooradoyle, Limerick; Áras William Smith O’Brien, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick; and, Public libraries in Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale. It can also be found online.

In a post uploaded to social media, LCCC are asking Abbeyfeale residents to "have your say in the future of Abbeyfeale." 

The consultation for the Draft #AbbeyfealeLAP 2023-2029 is underway, now is your chance to have your say in the future of Abbeyfeale!

Documents can be viewed online at https://t.co/N7GzwqI2Z5 #getinvolved @PlanningReg pic.twitter.com/gY8ODdHf3Q

— Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh (@LimerickCouncil) April 24, 2023

Submissions and observations may be made in respect of the Draft Abbeyfeale Local Area Plan and associated Environmental Reports from April 15, 2023 to 5pm on May 29, 2023 inclusive. 

These submissions or observations are only to be made by email, in writing to Forward Planning, Economic Development and Enterprise Directorate, Limerick City and County Council, Merchants Quay, Limerick or online.