It is evident from the adopted LAP and recent SHD permissions by An Bord Pleanála for development in the area that the vision for Crodaun is appropriate and in line with regional and national planning policy. The continued implementation of this vision to develop Crodaun as a gateway into Celbridge from the north should be facilitated and in accordance with 12.2.4 of the current LAP. As such it is appropriate to identify additional lands at Crodaun to continue the growth of this area. This will enable the continued development of this area and the opportunity for the future growth of the town to be delivered in a highly sustainable manner in accordance with national and regional policy. First and foremost, however, it is critical that Celbridge, the third largest town in the County, is given a higher ranking in the next Settlement Strategy as a Self-Sustaining Growth Town. Furthermore, the future distribution of population and housing over the next 6 years has to be targeted toward Celbridge and the other main towns in the county, to ensure that the housing targets are reached and are also located optimally within these towns which have the required social and physical infrastructure to accommodate this growth.