Final issues ironed out on Draft Monaghan County Development Plan. The elected members of Monaghan County Council voted on five issues contained in the county's Development Plan 2025 - '31; at their monthly meeting yesterday. Now, it is up to the Chief Executive and his team to include the final amendments. Indeed, it is then expected to be brought back to councillors by May for official ratification.
A local authority's County Development Plan describes how it will develop and use residential; commercial recreational and agricultural areas for a set period. It also sets out the development objectives for your local authority area, such as plans to improve roads and local amenities.
Fianna Fáil Councillor P J O'Hanlon voted against two of yesterday's amendments but here he tells Zoe Tunney why he thinks engaging with planners on the county development plan is one of the most important duties of a county councillor:
