PT8/MH193 - Longwood Green Playground

Open29 Jan, 2025, 09:00 - 13 Mar, 2025, 17:00

Planning  Notice PART 8

Longwood Green Playground

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the regulations of the above, that Meath County Council proposes to undertake the following development on the Green, Longwood, County Meath.

The proposed development will consist of:

  • A new Playground which is accessible to pedestrians by extending the existing footpath along the L80314 road northern side in Longwood and by the provision of a footpath from the playground across the green to tie in with the existing footpath along the R160 road as shown and include for road signage and road markings.
  • The existing mature trees located adjoining the playground along the Green eastern eastern boundary will be retained and will not be impacted by the proposed works.
  • A 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.

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 Wednesday 29th January 2025 to Thursday 27th February 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, Municipal District of Trim Office, Town Hall, Mornington house, Summerhill Road, Co. Meath. A82 W2R3. (Opening Hours 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday) (Inspection Only)
  • Enfield Library, Main Street, Johnstown, Enfield, Co. Meath A83 X920 Opening Hours Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm and Saturday 1.30pm–5.0pm and 6.00pm8.30pm (Inspection Only)
  • https://planning.localgov.ie/, under Part 8 Reference: PT8/MH193

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 porta https://planning.localgov.ie/, under Part 8 Reference: PT8/MH 193 or in writing to the Local Authority:

Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 on or before Friday 13th March 2025.