Proposed Variation (No.1) of the Longford County Development Plan 2021 – 2027

Notice of Proposed Variation No. 1

Longford County Council has 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.

Deadline for Submissions

Submissions MUST be received by 4pm on Friday 17 April, 2026           

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