P8MH456 - Flower Hill Public Realm Enhancement Scheme
Planning and Development Act 2000-2023 (Part XI)
Planning and Development Regulations 2001–2026 (Part 8)
Notice of Proposed Development
Flower Hill Public Realm Enhancement Scheme – Abbeyland, Abbeyland South, Townparks and
Blackcastle Demense, Navan, Co. Meath.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the requirements of the above, that Meath County Council proposes to
undertake the following development works in the townlands of Abbeyland, Abbeyland South, Townparks and
Blackcastle Demesne Navan, Co. Meath.
- Alterations at the junction of the R147, Watergate Street and Flower Hill to:
o Introduce an additional traffic lane on Watergate Street, the provision of signal-controlled
pedestrian crossing on the Flower Hill arm.
o Provide a pedestrian and cyclist crossing on the western arm of the R147 to connect with
the cycle scheme permitted under Planning Reference P822021.
o Provision of new surface treatment to the footways and verges adjacent to the altered
roadway.
o Upgraded landscaping and paving at the viewing area at the confluence of the Boyne and
Blackwater Rivers.
- Merge traffic from two lanes on Poolboy Bridge and reallocation of a traffic lane on Flower Hill to
provide additional space for footways.
- Provision of a raised table at the junction of Flower Hill, Mill Lane and St. Gabriel’s and the provision
of raised table crossings on New Lane, Flower Hill Crescent, Flower Hill
- Alteration of Traffic Signals at the junction with the Ratholdren Road to provide for revised pedestrian
crossing arrangements.
- Upgrade of Footways, Public Lighting, Street Furniture and landscaping/planting including the
provision of street trees.
- All site works, utility diversions and accommodation works to facilitate the foregoing.
The above works are located partly within the Navan Historic Core Architectural Conservation Area.
The proposed development has been the subject of 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 – 2023, and screening
for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU. In
accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 – 2026, Meath County Council has
concluded from a screening determination, under Article 120(1B)(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 Coimisiún 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
Thursday, 12th of November 2026 to Friday, 11th of December 2026 (excluding weekends, Public Holidays, and
Bank Holidays) at the following locations:
- Online at https://planning.localgov.ie/ under Part 8 Reference No. PT8MH456 (Inspection only)
- The Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co Meath, C15 Y291
(Inspection and/or purchase)
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 via the web portal
https://planning.localgov.ie/ under Part 8 Reference No. PT8MH456 or in writing to the Planning Department, Meath
County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co Meath, C15 Y291 on or before Monday, 4th of January
2027.