Regeneration

Longford County Council's Regeneration team promotes social, economic and environmental improvements for residents, workers and visitors in County Longford.

This includes collaboration with local communities, elected members and various government departments and agencies to secure funding and develop strategies and projects.

Project Ireland 2040

The work of the Regeneration team is aligned with Project Ireland 2040, the government's long-term strategy to improve the living standards of all citizens in Ireland.

This changes how public infrastructure investments are managed so that funding is coordinated and decision-making is strategic. Besides promoting physical infrastructure, Project Ireland 2040 also encourages the development of businesses and communities across Ireland, assisting them in reaching their maximum potential.

Securing Funding, Delivering Projects

The Regeneration team have secured funding and delivered projects that contribute significantly to the local economy and improve local infrastructure.

Grant funding has been secured under various schemes including the Rural Regeneration Development Fund, and Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. This funding gets directed to projects throughout County Longford. 

The team also secures funding through schemes including the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme and the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. This funding is made available for application by community groups for the benefit of local projects.

Part 8 Developments

A development carried out by a local authority is often called a 'Part 8' development. This refers to Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, which sets out the procedure for when a local authority seeks planning permission for a new development. As part of Longford County Council, the Regeneration team often seeks Part 8 planning permission for new developments, such as new public amenities. 

Public consultation is an important part of the Part 8 process. For this, the public is invited to view the plans and submit any observations to the local authority. Notice of the proposed development must be advertised and a site notice must be erected on the land on which the proposed development would be situated. 

Following the end of the public consultation period, a report is presented to the elected members of the Council. It includes a list of the persons or bodies who made submissions, a summary of the issues raised by them and the Chief Executive's response. The report then recommends whether or not the proposed development should be proceeded with. The elected member rs consider this report and recommend one of the following: the proposed development may proceed, may not proceed, or may proceed with modifications.

You can stay updated on Part 8 applications, on the Planning section of Longfordcoco.ie.