Engaging with the newly adopted Longford County Development plan will help locals avoid planning headaches down the road according to an expert.
Deputy Planning regulator with the OPR, Anne Marie O'Connor says a familiarity with the new plan will help people understand what the future may hold for local developments.
The document sets out current zoning requirements for land and is the first such plan from the council to be assessed by the Office of the Planning Regulator.
Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound this week, Anne Marie O'Connor says engaging with the process at an early stage can result in huge benefits: