Proposed Variation No. 1 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022 - 2028

Open11 Feb, 2026, 09:00 - 12 Mar, 2026, 17:00

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Have your Say on proposed Changes to the County Development Plan 2022 - 2028!

Wexford County Council is inviting members of the Public to take part in a consultation on Proposed Variation No. 1 to the Wexford County Development Plan. The consultation is being held under the Planning & Development Act 2024. 

What is this about? 
The County Development Plan sets out how Wexford will grow and develop over the lifetime of the plan - including housing, land zoning and infrastructure. The Council is proposing changes to the County Development plan to make sure it aligns with National Policy. 
 

What changes are being proposed?
The proposed Variation includes:

  • Updates to the Core Strategy, which lists how and where development should happen.
  • New zoning maps and objectives for Enniscorthy Town
  • New zoning maps and objectives for New Ross Town
  • Updates to the Policy relating to sites to which Seveso III Directive applies. 


Are there Reports/Studies included in the Variation?

Yes, reports have been carried out to assess the Environmental impacts of the proposed Variation.


How can I view the proposed changes?
The documents and maps will be on public display from Wednesday, 11th February until Thursday 12th March (inclusive) at the following locations during their normal opening hours:

  • Online (anytime) at consult.wexfordcoco.ie 
  • Planning Reception, Planning Department, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford, Y35 WY93
  • New Ross District Office, The Tholsel, Quay Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford Y34 CF64
  • Enniscorthy District Office, Market Square, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 W2V4

Public Meetings regarding Variation No. 1 will take place during the 4-week public consultation.
Please refer to Wexford County Council Website and social media for further details.


How can I make a submission?
Anyone can make a submission or observation, including individuals, groups and organisations. Children, or groups representing children, are also welcome to comment. 
Your comment must be received by 5:00pm, Thursday 12th March, 2026, using one of the following channels only: 

  • Online via consult.wexfordcoco.ie
  • In writing to; Forward Planning, Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford, Y35 WY93 with the reference ‘Variation No. 1 Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028’
     

What should I include in my submission? 

  • Your name and address
  • The issue or proposed change you are commenting on
  • Your observations or comments on same
     

What happens to the submissions?

  • All submissions received on time will be considered before a decision is made on the Variation.
  • Submissions will be published online, with personal data removed.
  • All submissions will form part of the Chief Executive's Report which is presented to the full Council. 

Only submissions that relate directly to the Variation will be taken into consideration.
 

Data Protection and Privacy
Please do not include vexatious, libelous or confidential information, or personal details about other people without their consent. 

Wexford County Council may remove parts of submissions, if required, to meet data protection rules.
Note: Wexford County Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (2014) and to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Wexford County Council’s Data Protection policy can be read here: Wexford-County-Council-Data-Protection-Policy-GDPR-18.pdf

Closing Date
All submissions must be received by Thursday 12th March,
 at 5:00pm. 

Themes

Land Use Zoning (New Ross)
Community (New Ross)
Infrastructure (New Ross)
Open Space & Natural Amenity (New Ross)
Town Centre (New Ross)
Economic Development & Retail (New Ross)
Tourism (New Ross)
Traffic Impacts (New Ross)
Land Use Zoning (Enniscorthy)
Community (Enniscorthy)
Infrastructure (Enniscorthy)
Open Space & Natural Amenity (Enniscorthy)
Town Centre (Enniscorthy)
Industry (incl. General & Light) (Enniscorthy)
Economic Development & Retail (Enniscorthy)
Tourism (Enniscorthy)
Traffic Impacts (Enniscorthy)
Industry (Gen Light Port - New Ross)
General (New Ross)
General (Enniscorthy)
Seveso
Environmental
Flooding
General - Other
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