Part 8 P8/20001 – Bettystown Library and Community Building

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000–2019
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001–2019
PLANNING NOTICE – PART 8
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BETTYSTOWN
LIBRARY AT SEAVIEW TERRACE, BETTYSTOWN

In accordance with the above regulations, Meath County Council proposes to carry out development works which consist of the following:

(a) Demolition of 3 No. existing two-storey houses, consisting of a slate roofed terrace building with single storey shed to the rear
(b) Construction of a lifeguard station, public toilets and public library
(c) The public toilets are composed of separate male and female toilet facilities, an accessible WC, beach wheelchair store and a fully accessible WC, shower and changing room. Baby changing facilities will also be incorporated.
(d) The public library includes a community meeting room, staff areas, public library areas, meeting rooms, study and multipurpose rooms. Additional ancillary accommodation includes toilets and circulation spaces.
(e) Public realm space is located to the south and east of the proposed building giving access from the town centre to the Bettystown Beach and providing views across the beach.
Stepped and sloped access routes are proposed to facilitate pedestrian movement between the town centre and Bettystown Beach.
(f) A secure service and delivery area is located to the north of the proposed building, adjacent to the neighbouring buildings to the north of the application site, with vehicular access from the west and east.

The proposed works above will take place in the town of Bettystown, Co. Meath, in the Townland of Mornington.

In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2019, 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 from Wednesday, 1st July, 2020 to Wednesday, 29th July, 2020 during opening hours only at the offices of the Local Authority as follows:
• Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Rd, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 (Inspection & Purchase)
• https://consult.meath.ie/ (Inspection only)

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 Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 or by email to planning@meathcoco.ie on or before 4:00p.m. on Friday, 14th August, 2020.

The personal information (data) collected during the consultation process (which may include the collection of  sensitive personal data) is collected for the purpose of receiving and dealing with submissions and any data collected is subject to Meath County Council’s privacy statement which can be found at https://www.meath.ie/council/your-council/your-data-and-access-to-information/data-protection/privacy-notices/planning-department