Kildare CDP 'adequate protection' for heritage sites
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In response to a submission from Sabina Reddy, resident of Old Kilcullen, and similar submissions, the Chief Executive says that the existing Plan 'contains various policies which seek to protect archaeological heritage, which will inform future development within the County'.
Sabina Reddy and others had contended that the area is an important area of historical and local amenity. She had also referenced the heights of dwellings in the area and asked how structures of such a scale as the pylons could be permitted. On that last, the Chief Executive says the 'principles of proper planning and sustainable development, and government guidelines', will be adhered to. On Ms Reddy's reference to potential noise from the pylons, he says these will be considered as part of the Environmental Impact Statement/Assessment which will be conducted by An Bord Pleanala.
In all, there were 4,116 submissions to the public consultation on varying the County Development Plan to deal with the proposed GridLink 400kV line from Cork/Wexford to Dunstown outside Kilcullen. Of these, 3,092 were considered in summary as Repeat Submissions, and 24 were individually considered as having significant further commentary.
The submissions and replies are in the 'Chief Executive's Report on Submissions/Observations received on the proposed Variation No 3 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2011-2017'. It includes a full list of individuals and statutory organisations who made submissions, and suggested variations and amendments to the Plan by the Chief Executive as a result.
The proposed variation No 3 was available on public display between 7 May and 4 June 2014. The Report will be discussed at the Council's monthly meeting on Monday 28 July. Councillors may vote to amend the Plan, and this may result in a further period of public consultation for a further 4-week period.
