Chapter 13 Landscaping and Lake Amenities

Insert new CPO in section 13.15 of the plan as follows:

Any significant, industrial and or infrastructural developments (excluding residential; agricultural buildings; tourism; greenway; cultural; educational or community buildings), which would impact upon Uisneach and or its protected views will not be permitted due to the sensitivity of the site.

Insert new CPO after CPO 13.33 of the plan as follows:

Promote and enhance the lakes within Westmeath and to develop their natural occurring resources.

Amend CPO13.40 of the plan as follows:

Explore options for a lakeside walkway from Meehan Point to Coosan Point, incorporating local features such as Bog Lough in consultation with the local community.

Insert new CPO after CPO 13.53 of the plan as follows:

Support the use of suitable marginal lands in Council ownership for community projects such as neighbourwood schemes and biodiversity projects.

Amend CPO 13.76 of the plan as follows:

Consider the establishment of walking routes along the northern shore of the lake, to link with Collinstown Village, Harte’s Rock, Fore and Coillte lands, consistent with Habitat Management Plan objectives for the area.

Amend text under section 13.26 of the plan as follows:

Pre-planning discussions with the Planning Authority are essential to agree suitable assessment points for views of strategic and local significance in order to enable the proper visual assessment of a development proposal, in accordance with “Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Assessment (Third Edition) (GLVIA3)”.