PROPOSED MATERIAL AMENDMENTS – REPORT
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT ON PROPOSED MATERIAL AMENDMENTS
Public Consultation
The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly have proposed material amendments to the draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the period 2019-2031, as required under section 24 (8) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2018.
The Environmental Report has been updated in accordance with the SEA Directive and the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations S.I. No. 436/2004 (as amended), accompanied by a Regional Flood Risk Appraisal Report. A Natura Impact Report (to inform the Appropriate Assessment) has also been updated in accordance with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive, the Planning and Development Act 2000-2018, and the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations S.I. No. 477/2001 (as amended).
These documents are placed on public display and a copy may be inspected during normal office hours from 15th March 2019 to 12th April 2019 at the following locations:
- Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly,
3rdFloor North, Ballymun Civic Centre,
Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin, D09 C8P5
- The Planning Counter in all of the twelve constituent local authorities of the Eastern &
Midland Regional Assembly, please check locally with your Council regarding opening hours
The documents may also be inspected online at www.emra.ie
Submissions or observations on the proposed material amendments only as set out in this report or the associated environmental report will be received between 15th March 2019 and 12th April 2019 (both dates inclusive) through one of the following media:
- Online: www.emra.ie/submission
- Email: rses@emra.ie
- Mail: Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly,
3rd Floor North, Ballymun Civic Centre,
Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin, D09 C8P5
The Regional Assembly will consider all relevant submissions made in writing within the stated period before adopting the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy.
All submissions will be acknowledged but it will not be possible to issue individual responses.
Please include the proposed amendment reference number (blue text in this document) as shown in this document to demonstrate validity of the submission. Also state your name and address as part of your submission, and if you are representing another person, company or organisation, their full name and address.
Please note that public submissions may be published on our website and subject to Freedom of Information.