Príomh-iarratais

Request to expand on the Circular Economy
While the Draft County development plan has identified the pNHA site in the county as the same status as an NHA the SEA has not identified the limited legal protection of the pNHAs in its assessment
request that the zoning objective on these lands are not amended.
That the benefits of the Circular Economy be highlighted and promoted: environmental, social and economic.
Request that the zoning objective on these lands are not amended.
To re-imagine, with farmers, a kinder and more practical way of looking after nature, animals and essentially humans through other methods of farming including regenerative.
Consideration should be given to including a specific objective within the revised plan to improve pedestrian and cycle connectivity at Aughmalogue Bridge. Improving connectivity may be achieved by creating a foot and cycle path through the eye of the bridge to the north of the R712 as illustrated in the attachment.
I would like Kilkenny County Council to adopt and enforce a policy that hedgerows should be cut no lower than 1.5m when cut, and that they should be ideally be left at 2m or more. Away from roadways especially, trees should be allowed to grow uncut in hedgerows with just some side-cutting where necessary. 
We ask the Kilkenny Planning authority to use the Green Factor Planning Tool to develop more ecological, climate-resistant and denser urban areas in which the social values of urban greenery are a priority.
That land currently zoned as unsuitable for wind turbines is kept as such
That The Dinan Bridge amenity should be reopened and restored
Continue to support artists at all stages, taking into account the range and needs of different disciplines and practices. Support the active engagement of diverse audiences in rural and urban Kilkenny through social and collaborative practices.
Section 7.1: The list of policy objectives currently includes the objective to ‘Maintain and enhance existing rural community to ensure vibrant sustainable rural areas’. To this I would add: “Where Camphill communities have developed, the Council seeks to support the development of inclusive neighbourhoods, community led housing and social enterprise and promote the integration of a wide range of household types and people with varying degrees of support needs”.
Addition of the following text to the opening paragraph of Section 6.3: ”In those rural settlements where Camphill communities have developed, the Council seeks to support new initiatives, along the lines of inclusive neighbourhoods, community led housing and social enterprise [through funding policy and planning regulations] to develop and thrive”.
That Kilkenny County Council extend the deadline. If we are in a level 5 lockdown and cannot meet as a community then how can we discuss something that will impact our community.
We would gratefully appreciate if a dedicated plan and commitment to upgrade this stretch of road could be included in the Kilkenny City and County 2021 to 2027 Development Plan. We understand that the road is under the remit of the TII but, as this is a City and County Development Plan, it would be appreciated if Kilkenny County Council could liaise closely with the TII in this regard.
The Kilkenny County Draft Development Plan 2021-2027 must commit a firm timeframe for the 2017 Ferrybank/Belview Local Area Plan to be reviewed given the earlier than expected change for Waterford in targets for population growth, employment growth and having regard for the creation of the Waterford Metropolitan Area
Either ‘Agriculture’ or ‘Area of Strategic Reserve’ zonings could be used for all actively used agricultural lands within the city boundary allowing for more effective, logical, clearer and fairer urban planning relating to land in agricultural use during the lifetime of the plan.
Revise zoning objectives to direct Leisure & Sports to more appropriate zonings.
Retention of zoning land in Castlecomer
We propose to maintain the existing Low Density Residential zoning and therefore change the zoned 'Existing Residential', to the current 'Low Density Residential' in the Draft Development Plan in relation to the lands at Rath Úllord.
Objection to Castlebanny wind farm
Rezoning of a portion of the lands to General Business or Mixed Use.
That this area of south Kilkenny which already has 2 wind farms has made enough of a contribution to the county's renewable energy targets and the proposed change to it classification be reversed.
Expansion of Newpark Neighbourhood Centre Zoning.
Ensure the Lingaun Valley remains unspoilt by wind turbines
Requirement of section of Strategic Reserve land to be rezoned to specific purpose residential.
The zoning of unfinished residential developments should remain the same until developers have completed the scheme.
Do not re- designate
Draft Wind Strategy Areas Map be amended to include an area at Seskin, Ballyragget in the Acceptable in Principal Classification area
Convert the space in question to a retail /greenspace site which supports the residents, the local community and healthy living
I am asking that the area enclosed by the Tipperary border and the hills overlooking Killamery, Windgap, Lamogue, Kilmoganny,Hugginstown, Templeorum, Owning and Tullahought should be zoned as being unsuitable for wind turbines.
Require from Kilkenny Local Authority 2 new playing pitches in St. Johns Parish for O'LG Gaels
To have the Lingaun Valley and surrounding hills zoned as unsuitable for wind energy.
Review the mapping of cycling routes, commit to safe complete cycling routes from major population areas to schools and city centre, commit to upgrading junctions for cycling.
We request that the N77 road between the Castlecomer Roundabout and Dunmore Village be upgraded - widened, provision of cycle and footpaths and lighting.