Caibidil:
The introduction to the draft Code says that "The Code will be a material consideration when development proposals are being considered by the Planning Authority".
In reality, this can be no more than an aspirational statement, unless the Code has a real impact on the planning process. The impact of the Code could be enhanced by having it included as an item of required planning compliance under the relevant Development Plan.
Secondly, in order to give some reassurance to the public of Kilkenny, all developers submitting a planning application in relation to the Abbey Quarter should be asked to state publicly that they will adhere to the Code.