Views sought on proposed new pedestrian and cyclist route and bridge in Kilkenny

The public consultation process has commenced on plans to construct a shared pedestrian and cyclist facility between Coote’s Lane and the N76 Ring Road in Kilkenny.

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 during office hours until Friday, March 17, 2023, at the following Kilkenny County Council offices by appointment:

• Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny City
  From 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays)
• Municipal District of Kilkenny City, City Hall, High Street, Kilkenny City
  From 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday (Except Public Holidays)

Details of the proposed development can be viewed at https://consult.kilkenny.ie/

In accordance with the requirements of Article 120(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), the planning authority has 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.

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Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be carried out, may be made online at https://consult.kilkenny.ie/, in writing to the Planning Section, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny or sent to the following email address 'cooteslanepart8@kilkennycoco.ie'.  

The latest time and date for receipt of submissions on the development is 5pm on Friday, March 31, 2023. 

Submissions should be clearly marked ‘Coote’s Lane to N76 Ring Road. Kilkenny Part 8 Submission’.