Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY A LOCAL AUTHORITY
Comhairle Chontae Chill Chainnigh
Kilkenny County Council
Proposed development by a Local Authority
Paulstown Town Park Masterplan
In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the above Regulations, Kilkenny County Council hereby gives notice of proposals pertaining to the following development:
A masterplan for the creation of a multifunctional communal park with a number of amenities including;
5-a-side all weather pitch
Biodiversity Meadow
Biodiversity Pond
Enclosed Dog Park
Boules Court
Extension of existing car park
Open-sided bandstand type performance structure and outdoor classroom
Exercise zones
Casual trading bay
Pedestrian paths
All other associated works
Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Friday May 1st 2026 to Friday May 29th 2026 inclusive, on the consult website: https://consult.kilkenny.ie/ and at the following Kilkenny County Council offices:
Location
Opening hours
Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny City.
From 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays)
Castlecomer Area Office
From 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays)
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development will be carried out, may be made:
in writing to the Planning Department, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny
The latest date for receipt of comments on the above scheme is 4pm onFriday June 12th 2026.
Submissions should be clearly marked Paulstown Town Park Masterplan Project.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 177AE the Planning and Development Act, 2000, a Stage 1 screening was undertaken for potential impacts on European sites and it was concluded that a Stage 2 Natura Impact Statement is not required. The Screening determination accompanies the application.
In accordance with the requirements of Article 120 (1)(a) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) the Planning authority have made a preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required.
As per Article 120(3) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), where any person considers that the development proposed to be carried out would be likely to have significant effects on the environment, he or she may, at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this notice apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have a significant effect on the environment.
Paulstown Town Park Masterplan
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Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended
Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY A LOCAL AUTHORITY
Comhairle Chontae Chill Chainnigh
Kilkenny County Council
Proposed development by a Local Authority
Paulstown Town Park Masterplan
In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the above Regulations, Kilkenny County Council hereby gives notice of proposals pertaining to the following development:
A masterplan for the creation of a multifunctional communal park with a number of amenities including;
5-a-side all weather pitch
Biodiversity Meadow
Biodiversity Pond
Enclosed Dog Park
Boules Court
Extension of existing car park
Open-sided bandstand type performance structure and outdoor classroom
Exercise zones
Casual trading bay
Pedestrian paths
All other associated works
Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Friday May 1st 2026 to Friday May 29th 2026 inclusive, on the consult website: https://consult.kilkenny.ie/ and at the following Kilkenny County Council offices:
Location
Opening hours
Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny City.
From 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays)
Castlecomer Area Office
From 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays)
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development will be carried out, may be made:
The latest date for receipt of comments on the above scheme is 4pm on Friday June 12th 2026.
Submissions should be clearly marked Paulstown Town Park Masterplan Project.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 177AE the Planning and Development Act, 2000, a Stage 1 screening was undertaken for potential impacts on European sites and it was concluded that a Stage 2 Natura Impact Statement is not required. The Screening determination accompanies the application.
In accordance with the requirements of Article 120 (1)(a) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) the Planning authority have made a preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required.
As per Article 120(3) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), where any person considers that the development proposed to be carried out would be likely to have significant effects on the environment, he or she may, at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this notice apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have a significant effect on the environment.
Tim Butler
Director of Services,
Kilkenny County Council
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