This stage consisted of 3 steps:

·        Proposed Material Alterations Public Consultation (including associated Environmental Reports/Assessments). 

·        The preparation of a Chief Executive’s Report on the public consultation.

·        The making of decisions on the material alterations and the adoption of a final plan by the Elected Members

At a Special Council meeting in February 2024 the Elected Members of Donegal County Council agreed Proposed Material Alterations/Changes to the Draft County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030.

The Proposed Material Alterations/Changes, associated mapping, and the associated revised; Environmental Report , Natura Impact Report, and Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Report were published for public consultation from Friday 8th March to Friday 5th April 2024.

In May 2024 a Chief Executive’s report listing the persons/bodies who made submissions, and summarizing and giving the response of the Chief Executive to the issued raised was prepared and submitted to the Councillors.

On the 16th of May 2024 the Proposed Material Alterations/Changes to the Draft Plan and the above reports were considered by Counncillors at a Special Plenary Council Meeting. At that meeting the Councillors resolved to make the County Donegal Development Plan 2024-2030 subject to certain Material Alterations.

The plan will come into effect on Thursday 26th June 2024 save any provisions which may be subject to a Draft Ministerial Direction.

You can see the Proposed Material Alterations, associated mapping and Chief Executive’s Report on same below.