Proposed Variation No.8A to the Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021
NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements
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 is to change the zoning of land in Kilkenny City, to reflect the requirements of the Government’s National Planning Framework Implementation Guidelines.
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 6th March to the 3rd April 2026:
Online on this website
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 8A’.
Submissions can be made
online on this website, or
addressed in writing to “Senior Planner, Kilkenny County Council, John Street, Kilkenny”.
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 3rd April 2026.
Proposed Variation No.8A to the Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021: NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements
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Proposed Variation No.8A to the Kilkenny City & County Development Plan 2021
NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements
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 is to change the zoning of land in Kilkenny City, to reflect the requirements of the Government’s National Planning Framework Implementation Guidelines.
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 6th March to the 3rd April 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 8A’.
Submissions can be made
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 3rd April 2026.
Tim Butler,
Director of Services
4th March 2026
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