Development Plan Consultation

View our online consultation portal for details on the public consultation (now CLOSED) for the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027

Laois County Development Plan 2021 – 2027

The Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027 was adopted on 25th January 2022 and came into effect 8th March 2022.

The County Development Plan is a statutory document prepared by the Planning Authority in accordance with the requirements of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). It contains a Written Statement and Zoning Maps. 

The County Development Plan is a statutory document prepared by the Planning Authority in accordance with the requirements of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended). Zoning Maps contained in Volume 2 of this Plan will inform the LAPs for Portlaoise and Mountmellick. All current LAPs shall be read together with the Laois County Development Plan 2021 – 2027. Where a conflict arises between Plans, the County Development Plan 2021 – 2027 shall take precedent and the conflicting provision of the LAP shall cease to have effect.

What does the adopted plan include?

The adopted plan comprises of the following:

• Volume 1: Written Statement
• Volume 1: Maps
  • 2-1 Core and Gateway Region Map
  • 2-2 Core Strategy Map
  • 3-1 Granted Wind Turbines and Solar Farms Map
  • 3-2 Wind Energy Map
  • 4-1 Rural Area Designations
  • 6-1 Key Strategic Employment Sites
  • 9-1 Quarries and Minerals Map
  • 10-1 Walking Trails Map
  • 10-2 Cycling Routes Maps
  • 10-3 Flood Map
  • 10-4 Water Source Protection Zones Map
  • 10-5 Broadband Connection Points; WiFi4EU Projects Map
  • 11-1 Special Areas of Conservation Map
  • 11-2 Special Protection Areas Map
  • 11-3 Natural Heritage Areas Map
  • 11-4 Nature Reserves Map
  • 11-5 Significant Tree Groups Map
  • 11-6 Public Right of Way
  • 11-7 Landscape Character Assessment Map
  • 11-8 Views and Prospects Map
  • 11-9 Geological Sites Map
  • 12-1 Portlaoise Archaeological Significance Zone Map
  • 12-2 Portarlington Archaeological Significance Zone Map
  • 12-3 Ballinakill Archaeological Significance Zone Map
  • 12-4 Castletown Archaeological Significance Zone Map
  • 12-5 Killabban Archaeological Significance Zone Map
  • 12-6 Rock of Dunamase Archaeological Significance Zone Map
• Volume 2: Settlement Strategy
• Volume 2: Maps
  • Map 2.2 – Portlaoise
  • Map 2.10 – Portlaoise
  • Map 3.2 – Mountmellick
  • Map 3.10 – Mountmellick
  • Map 4.2 [A] – Abbeyleix
  • Map 4.2 [B] – Abbeyleix
  • Map 4.3 [A] – Mountrath
  • Map 4.3 [B] – Mountrath
  • Map 4.4 [A] – Stradbally
  • Map 4.4 [B] – Stradbally
  • Map 5.1 [A] – Rathdowney
  • Map 5.1 [B] – Rathdowney
  • Map 5.2 [A] – Durrow
  • Map 5.2 [B] – Durrow
  • Map 5.3 [A] – Ballylynan
  • Map 5.3 [B] – Ballylynan
  • Map 6.1 [A] – Clonaslee
  • Map 6.1 [B] – Clonaslee
  • Map 6.2 [A] – Ballyroan
  • Map 6.2 [B] – Ballyroan
  • Map 6.3 [A] – Borris In Ossory
  • Map 6.3 [B] – Borris In Ossory
  • Map 6.4 [A] – Killenard
  • Map 6.4 [B] – Killenard
  • Map 7.1 [A] – Ballybrittas
  • Map 7.1 [B] – Ballybrittas
  • Map 7.2 [A] – Ballinakill
  • Map 7.2 [B] – Ballinakill
  • Map 7.3 [A] – Clough
  • Map 7.3 [B] – Clough
  • Map 7.4 [A] – Errill
  • Map 7.4 [B] – Errill
  • Map 7.5 [A] – Killeen
  • Map 7.5 [B] –   Killeen
  • Map 7.6 [A] – Killeshin
  • Map 7.6 [B] – Killeshin
  • Map 8.1 [A] – Arles
  • Map 8.1 [B] – Arles
  • Map 8.2 [A] – Ballacolla
  • Map 8.2 [B] – Ballacolla
  • Map 8.3 [A] – Camross
  • Map 8.3 [B] – Camross
  • Map 8.4 [A] – Castletown
  • Map 8.4 [B] – Castletown
  • Map 8.5 [A] – Coolrain
  • Map 8.5 [B] – Coolrain
  • Map 8.6 [A] – Cullahill
  • Map 8.6 [B] – Cullahill
  • Map 8.7 [A] – Emo
  • Map 8.7 [B] – Emo
  • Map 8.8 [A] – Newtown Doonane
  • Map 8.8 [B] – Newtown Doonane
  • Map 8.9 [A] – Rosenallis
  • Map 8.9 [B] – Rosenallis
  • Map 8.10 [A] – The Swan
  • Map 8.10 [B] – The Swan
  • Map 8.11 [A] – Timahoe
  • Map 8.11 [B] – Timahoe
  • Map 8.12 [A] – Vicarstown
  • Map 8.12 [B] – Vicarstown
• Appendix 1: Record of Protected Structures
• Appendix 2: Architectural Conservation Areas
• Appendix 3: Housing Strategy including Housing Need and Demand Assessment
• Appendix 4: Retail Strategy
• Appendix 5: Wind Energy Strategy
• Appendix 6: Landscape Character Assessment
• Appendix 7: Rural Design Guidance
• Appendix 8: List of Native Trees
• Appendix 9: Infrastructure Assessment
• SEA Environmental Report & Natura Impact Report
  • Laois CDP 2021-2027 SEA Statement
  • Final Laois CDP 2021-2027 SEA ER
  • Laois CDP 2021-2027 SEA Statement – Appendix I Cover
  • Laois CDP 2021-2027 SEA Statement – Appendix II Cover
  • Final Laois CDP 2021-2027 SEA ER Appendix III NTS
  • Laois CDP 2021-2027 Consolidated AA NIR
  • Laois CDP 2021-2027 AA Conclusion Statement with determination
• Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 

Where can I view or get a copy of the plan?

A copy of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027 is available for inspection and purchase at the following locations:

• Planning Office, Laois County Council, Aras an Chontae, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise, Co Laois (by appointment only during normal opening hours)
• All branch Libraries in the County during normal opening hours

Privacy Statement

Please click Here to see the Privacy Statement for the County Development Plan Process. 

Further information

Should you have any further queries, please contact the Planning Department by email on planning@laoiscoco.ie or telephone 057 866 4039