Proposed Variation No.10 to the Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021:
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Kilkenny City
In accordance with Section 58(7)(b) of the Planning & Development Act 2024, as amended, notice is hereby given that Kilkenny County Council is proposing a Variation to the Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021.
The reason for the proposed Variation 10 is to incorporate the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Kilkenny into the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021. The SUMP presents a strategic plan to help manage future growth in the area promoting positive outcomes for the local community, with a focus on transport and mobility. Furthermore, it will guide the transport requirements for the future development of Kilkenny City focusing on supporting and facilitating the use of sustainable transport modes.
A copy of the Proposed Variation, including Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Report and Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report, may be inspected at the following locations for a 4 week period from 15th of May to the 12th of June 2026:
The Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, John Street, Kilkenny during office opening hours
Written submissions with respect to the proposed Variation, SEA and AA Screening Reports made to the Planning Authority within this period will be taken into consideration before the making of the Variation. All submissions should be clearly marked ‘Variation No 10’.
by post to: “Senior Planner, Kilkenny County Council, John Street, Kilkenny”.
Email submissions and late submissions will not be accepted.
Submitting online at http://consult.kilkenny.ie is encouraged as it allows contributors to receive updates and notifications as the process progresses.
As part of the process, we are holding a drop-in, Public Information Session in the Medieval Mile Museum from 11.00am to 1.00pm, 2.00 pm to 5pm and 6pm to 8pm (drop in anytime during those sessions) on Thursday 21st May 2026.
Please note that all submissions will be made available for public viewing on the Council’s consultation website. Kilkenny County Council will treat all personal data you give us as confidential. We will retain your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose of this Variation and in accordance with the Council’s Retention Policy and the relevant Data Protection legislation.
Submissions must be received by the Planning Authority by 12th June.
Proposed Variation No. 10 to the Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021: Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Kilkenny City
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Kilkenny County Council
Proposed Variation No.10 to the Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021:
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for Kilkenny City
In accordance with Section 58(7)(b) of the Planning & Development Act 2024, as amended, notice is hereby given that Kilkenny County Council is proposing a Variation to the Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021.
The reason for the proposed Variation 10 is to incorporate the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Kilkenny into the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021. The SUMP presents a strategic plan to help manage future growth in the area promoting positive outcomes for the local community, with a focus on transport and mobility. Furthermore, it will guide the transport requirements for the future development of Kilkenny City focusing on supporting and facilitating the use of sustainable transport modes.
A copy of the Proposed Variation, including Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Report and Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report, may be inspected at the following locations for a 4 week period from 15th of May to the 12th of June 2026:
Written submissions with respect to the proposed Variation, SEA and AA Screening Reports made to the Planning Authority within this period will be taken into consideration before the making of the Variation. All submissions should be clearly marked ‘Variation No 10’.
Submissions can be made
Email submissions and late submissions will not be accepted.
Submitting online at http://consult.kilkenny.ie is encouraged as it allows contributors to receive updates and notifications as the process progresses.
As part of the process, we are holding a drop-in, Public Information Session in the Medieval Mile Museum from 11.00am to 1.00pm, 2.00 pm to 5pm and 6pm to 8pm (drop in anytime during those sessions) on Thursday 21st May 2026.
Further supporting information can be found here.
Please note that all submissions will be made available for public viewing on the Council’s consultation website. Kilkenny County Council will treat all personal data you give us as confidential. We will retain your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose of this Variation and in accordance with the Council’s Retention Policy and the relevant Data Protection legislation.
Submissions must be received by the Planning Authority by 12th June.
Tim Butler,
Director of Services
13th May 2026
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