The Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan (2025–2031) sets out a clear and coordinated framework to guide the planned, sustainable development of Carrick-on-Shannon and Cortober.

Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils have prepared Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Carrick-on-Shannon Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031

The Carrick on Shannon LAP 2010-2019 comprises of a written statement and maps and sets out a long term for the town as it grows and evolves.