The Newcastle Local Area Plan was adopted by the Elected Representatives of South Dublin County Council on the 12th November 2012 and came into operation on the 10th December 2012. The accompanying SEA Statement for the Newcastle LAP summarises how environmental considerations were integrated into the production of the Plan.
On the 23rd October 2017, by resolution, the Local Area Plan was extended for further period (in accordance with Section 19 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended). The Local Area Plan will now expire on 9th December 2022.
