Proposed Variation No. 1 - Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027
Notice of Proposed Variation no. 1
Longford County Council prepared a Proposed Variation (No.1) of the Longford County Development Plan 2021 – 2027. The Proposed Variation consists of the amendment to the ‘Strategic Residential Reserve’ Zoning Objective text contained in Volume 2: Appendices.
Reason for Proposed Variation no. 1
The reason for Proposed Variation no. 1 is in light of the updated policy objectives and growth projections set out in the First Revision of the National Planning Framework (2025) and associated guidelines, acknowledging the constrained delivery of housing in recent years. As such the Proposed Variation of the Development Plan now seeks to facilitate appropriate development proposals on lands zoned ‘Strategic Residential Reserve’. Activation of these lands will be subject to the principles of infrastructure-led compact growth, as well as the environmental considerations that underpin the Development Plan.
Content and Display of Proposed Variation no. 1
Documents can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the links above.
Submissions/Observations
Submissions were made in respect of the Proposed Variation and associated environmental reports during the display period Friday 20 March 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026.
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Chief Executive Report on Submissions received
A Chief Executive Report was prepared on submissions received for consideration by the Elected Members at June meeting.
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Adoption of Variation no. 1
At the June Council meeting, held on Wednesday 10 June 2026, the Elected Members of Longford County Council resolved to made a Variation to Longford County Development Plan 2021 – 2027. Variation no. 1 consists of the amendment to the Strategic Residential Reserve Zoning Objective text contained in Volume 2: Appendices.
Adopted Variation no. 1 of the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027, together with the SEA Screening Report and AA Screening Report and related SEA and AA Determinations, are available for public inspection at the Planning Department, Longford County Council, Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford N39 NH56, during normal office hours.
The adopted Variation and associated SEA and AA reports and Determinations can also be viewed here:
From 14 July 2026 a copy of the Development Plan as varied will be available for inspection on the Council on this website and at the Planning Department, Longford County Council, Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford N39 NH56, during normal office hours.
