Carlow County Council · May Meeting of Carlow County Council · 11 May 2026
A vote on a resolution to make Variation 3 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022 to 2028, which incorporates the Tullow town plan.
Summary written by AI from the minutes. The motion as recorded follows.
Resolution We the Members of Carlow County Council having considered Proposed Variation No. 3 to the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028 (as varied) to incorporate the Tullow District Town Plan, the Proposed Material Alterations, the Chief Executive Reports on Consultations; and • The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report for the Proposed Variation • The Appropriate Assessment (AA) Natura Impact Report for the Proposed Variation • Screening for SEA and AA determinations • The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for the Proposed Variation • Written submissions and response relating to SEA, AA and SFRA made during the Variation preparation process • The Chief Executive’s Reports on consultations • Ongoing advice on SEA, AA, and SFRA from the Council’s appointed consultants • The final Consolidated Natura Impact Report and the final AA Determination in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the members agree, by resolution, to make Variation No. 3, as recommended by the Chief Executive at the Council Meeting on 11th May 2026 on the proposal of Councillor B. Ward, seconded by Councillor J. Pender, with 16 members voting in favour, 0 members voting against and 2 members abstaining, and to proceed in accordance with Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) to publish notice of the making of Variation No. 3 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028 (as varied).
Proposed by B. Ward; seconded by J. Pender.
The minutes record: Result 16 For, 2 Abstaining Decision/Resolution: Motion Carried
| Party | Tá | Níl | Staon | Didn't vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Gael | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fianna Fáil | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sinn Féin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent Ireland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Labour Party | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People Before Profit-Solidarity | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
None
Tá, Níl and Staon are the minutes’ for, against and abstained. “Didn’t vote” covers councillors on the council that day whom the minutes don’t list under any option, for any reason. Parties are as of the meeting day.