PT8MH415 - Littlewood Walking Trail Upgrade Works, Slane Castle Demesne, Collon Road

MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL

Planning and Development Act 2000 - 2023 (Part XI)

Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2026 (Part 8)

Planning Notice Part 8

Littlewood Walking Trail Upgrade Works

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the regulations of the above, that Meath County Council proposes to undertake the following development at Littlewood Forest Walk Slane Castle Demesne, Collon Road, Slane, County Meath. The proposed development will take place within Slane Castle Demesne ACA.

The proposed development will consist of:

• Repair and upgrade of 1300 meters long section of existing walking trail with hardcore base and Limestone quarry dust top surface finish
• New tarmacadam finish to 1000 meters of the existing trail to improve accessibility.
• Carved wood sculptures to both trails
• Picnic tables for seating areas and Play equipment
• New tarmacadam of existing Car Park with line marking and associated drainage

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 2000-2023. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2026, Meath County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination under Article 120(1)(b)(i), that ther-e 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 Coimisiun Pleanala 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 6th August 2026 to Friday 4th Sep 2026 (excluding weekends, Public Holidays, and Bank Holidays) at the following locations:

• Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, ClS Y291 (Public Opening Hours 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday) (Inspection and purchase)
• Meath County, Municipal District of Laytown-Bettystown Office, Duleek Library, Main Street Duleek Co. Meath. A92 CR33. (Public Opening Hours 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday) (Inspection only)
• https://planning.localgov.ie/, under Part 8 Reference: PT8/MH415

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:ljplanning.localgov.ie/, under Part 8 Reference: PT8/MH415 or in writing to the Local Authority: Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, ClS Y291 on or before Friday 18th Sep 2026 .