Newtownmoyaghy Road Improvement Scheme

Notice Pursuant to Section 177AE of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended, relating to a proposed development by Meath County Council

TAKE NOTICE that Meath County Council proposes to seek approval from An Coimisiún Pleanála to carry out the following development:- Newtownmoyaghy Road Improvement Scheme in the townland of Newtownmoyaghy, Kilcock, Co. Meath.

The proposed development will consist of:

• diversion of the Newtownmoyaghy Stream within an area of agricultural grassland to the northeast of the existing channel and road
• piping, infilling and topsoiling of the existing stream channel
• provision of new culvert under the Newtownmoyaghy Road to connect the diverted stream into the existing channel downstream
• provision of agricultural crossings over the new channel
• widening of the existing carriageway
• construction of new road pavement and upgrade of existing road pavement
• alterations to the entrance of one residential property
• provision of new agricultural entrances and
• provision of associated drainage infrastructure, boundary treatments, surfacing works, road marking, traffic signage and landscaping.

A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

An Coimisiún Pleanála may approve the proposed development in whole or in part, with or without specified modifications or it may refuse to approve the proposed development.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development, including the Natura Impact Statement, can be inspected free of charge, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Monday, 13 October 2025 to Friday, 28 November 2025 at the following locations:

• Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291, between the hours of 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays
• Municipal District of Ratoath Office, Drumree Road, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, A85 PP71, between the hours of 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays or
• The Offices of An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902, between the hours of 9.15am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays 

Submissions and observations may be made free of charge to An Coimisiún Pleanála relating to:

• the implications of the proposed development for the proper planning and development of the area concerned
• the likely effects of the proposed development on the environment
• the likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European site

Submissions can be made in writing by email to laps@pleanala.ie or by post to An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough St, Dublin 1, D01 V902. Submissions must be received before 5.30pm on Friday, 28 November 2025.

Please mark all submissions & observations with the following project name: Newtownmoyaghy Road Improvement Scheme.

A person may question the validity of a decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála by way of an application for judicial review, under Order 84 of the rules of the Superior Courts (S.I No 15 of 1986) in accordance with Section 50 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2025. Practical information in respect of the judicial review process can be accessed on www.pleanala.ie or www.citizensinformation.ie.