Public Invited to Have Their Say on Traffic and Development Plans for Hook Lighthouse

Traffic management, visitor facilities and environmental protection are among the key issues being examined in a proposed new Masterplan for Hook Lighthouse.

Wexford County Council is holding a public consultation at the landmark tourist attraction today, Thursday, November 12.

The event will take place at Hook Lighthouse Café between 3.30pm and 7.30pm, giving members of the public an opportunity to examine the proposals and speak directly with the project team.

Representatives from architectural firm Hall McKnight will also attend.

The Masterplan has been developed in partnership with Hook Heritage CLG, Wexford County Council, Irish Lights and Fáilte Ireland.

It aims to improve how visitors and traffic are managed at the attraction while protecting the sensitive coastal landscape surrounding the historic lighthouse.

Hook Lighthouse is widely recognised as the world's oldest operational lighthouse and attracts more than 200,000 visitors annually.

The development previously encountered environmental concerns following the discovery of a rare plant on nearby clifftops.

However, councillors were subsequently told that a further survey of the site had identified nothing of concern.

The project is expected to be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála before the end of the year.

Any development will be subject to statutory approval and the availability of funding.

Members of the public who cannot attend today's event can also make submissions through Wexford County Council's online consultation portal until November 26.