P8MH137 - East Meath Cycle Facilities – R150 Bettystown Court Roundabout to Whitefield Roundabout Scheme
Planning and Development Act 2000-2022 (Part XI)
Planning and Development Regulations 2001–2023 (Part 8)
Notice of Proposed Development
East Meath Cycle Facilities – R150 Bettystown Court Roundabout to Whitefield Roundabout Scheme
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the requirements of the above, that Meath County Council proposes to undertake the following development in the Townlands of Betaghstown and Donacarney Great, Bettystown, Co Meath.
The proposed development will consist of:
The provision of walking and cycling infrastructure for active travel in Bettystown, Co Meath. The proposed scheme includes for the construction of a two-way cycle facility on the eastern side of the R150 Eastham Road, upgraded footway infrastructure on both sides of the R150 Eastham Road and along the L56153 McDonough’s Lane, the closure of the five existing gated access points from Whitefield Estate to L56153 McDonough’s Lane, the construction of new entry points and an associated zebra crossing to link both Castlemartin Green and Whitefield Hall Avenue, a signalised toucan crossing on R150 Eastham Road, as well as associated landscaping, public lighting, drainage, crossings for pedestrians and cyclists, boundary treatments, surfacing works and raised tables along the scheme. The proposed scheme also includes the construction of footways, pedestrian crossings, and kerb re-alignments at the R150 junction with L5615 Pilltown Road.
The development has been the subject of an Appropriate Assessment screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) and the Planning and Development Acts 2000 -2022. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2023, Meath County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination, under Article 120(1)(b)(i), that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required.
Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanala for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of Meath County Council from Monday 22 July to Monday 26 August 2024 (excluding weekends, Public Holidays, and Bank Holidays) at the following locations:
• The Planning Section, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co Meath, C15 Y291 (Inspection and purchase)
• Meath County Council, Duleek Civic Office, Main Street, Duleek, Co. Meath A92 R9KW
(Opening Hours 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm)
• https://planning.localgov.ie/ , under Part 8 Reference: PT8MH137
Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made on the National e-planning Portal https://planning.localgov.ie/ , under Part 8 Reference: PT8MH137, or in writing to the Local Authority: Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co Meath, C15 Y291 on or before Monday 2 September 2024.