PT8/MH178 - Athboy Fairgreen Playground
Planning Notice PART 8
Athboy Fair Green Playground
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the regulations of the above, that Meath County Council proposes to undertake the following development in the Townland of Townparks, Athboy, County Meath.
The proposed development will consist of:
- A new Playground which is accessible to pedestrians via the existing entrances and footpaths along the Fair Green in Athboy.
- 5 no small/semi mature trees to be relocated within the park – no mature trees to be removed
- 1.2m high safetop weldmesh fencing, galvanised and powder coated green, will be installed to the perimeter of the play area as shown.
- All associated site works.
The Development has been subject to 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 and Development Regulations 2001-2024, 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 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 Meath County Council from 12th Dec 2024 to 24th January 2025 (excluding weekends, Public Holidays, and Bank Holidays) at the following locations:
- Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, C15 Y291 (Opening Hours 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday) (Inspection and purchase)
- Meath County Council, Municipal District of Kells Office, Town Hall, Headfort Place, Kells, Co. Meath. A82 W2R3. (Opening Hours 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday) (Inspection only)
- Athboy Library, Main Street, Town Parks, Athboy, Co. Meath C15 TY80 (Opening Hours Tuesday 1.30pm-5pm & 6pm to 8.30pm, Thursday & Fridays 10am-1pm & 2pm -5pm and on Saturdays 10am-2pm) (Inspection Only)
- https://planning.localgov.ie/ under Part 8 Reference: PT8/MH178
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: PT8/MH178 or in writing to the Local Authority:
Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co Meath, C15 Y291
on or before 07th February 2025.