Part 8 P8/22002 - Athboy Town Centre Project - Bus Stop Facility

Closed31 Jan, 2022, 9:00am - 14 Mar, 2022, 5:00pm

MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL

Planning Notice Part 8

Planning and Development Act 2000-2021(Part XI)

Planning and Development Regulations 2001 – 2021 (Part 8)

 NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

ATHBOY TOWN CENTRE PROJECT

In accordance with the above regulations Meath County Council proposes to undertake development at Athboy Town Centre.

The development will consist of:

The provision of a designated Bus Stop Facility adjacent to St James’ Catholic Church, Townspark, Athboy Co. Meath along with relocation of the existing Recycling / Bring Bank Facility to the exterior of the Council Depot, Coille Dios, Townspark, Athboy.

The Proposed Development will include;

  • Road Realignment works from N51 junction to the entrance of O’ Growney National School
  • Junction Upgrade to the N51 Main Street and Side Street,
  • Provision of New and Upgraded Pedestrian Facilities,
  • Redesigned Public Car Park,
  • Provision of a new Public Space adjacent to Church Grounds,
  • Fully Accessible Bus Shelter & service,
  • Bicycle parking
  • Designated parking and pull in for recycling facility
  • Public Lighting
  • Realignment of boundary wall and relocation of entrance to St James' Catholic Church (protected structure) and
  • Associated accommodation & fencing/boundary works, landscaping works, drainage/attenuation works and ancillary infrastructure works.

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 -2021. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2021, Meath County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination, 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 Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

The 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 the Local Authority at the following locations:

  • The Planning Section, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 (inspection and purchase – see website for Planning Counter opening hours)
  • Meath County Council, Kells Municipal District Office, Headfort Place, Kells Co. Meath, A82 W2R3 (Opening Hours 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm) (inspection only)
  • Athboy Library, Main Street, Athboy Co. Meath C15 TY80 (see website for opening hours https://www.meath.ie/amenities/community-facilities/athboy-library) (inspection only)
  • https://consult.meath.ie/ (inspection only)

from Monday 31st January 2022 to Monday 28th of February 2022 (excluding weekends, Public Holidays, and Bank Holidays)

Submissions or 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 in writing to the Local Authority : Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 or emailed to planning@meathcoco.ie on or before Monday 14th March 2022