Litir Chumhdaigh
To whom it concerns,
In relation to Amendment 4
I am a resident of [Redacted_Personal Information], Ashbourne, Co Meath. I would like to
make an observation on Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Material Amendment No 4. I fully support MCC decision to amend zoning
within Millbourne housing estate from A1 ‘Existing Residential’ to F1
‘Open Space’.
At the same time I would like to note that public open space provision
in the Millbourne housing estate, with the newly rezoned lands amounts
to 4.7% of the overall Millbourne housing estate, which is still
significantly below the existing Development Plan standard of 15%. Any
housing estate, including Millbourne estate is required to have open
space for recreational use within the area of the estate as per Irish
Planning Acts, Ministerial guidelines and as per Meath County
Development Plan.
In relation to Amendment 4
I am a resident of [Redacted_Personal Information], Ashbourne, Co Meath. I would like to
make an observation on Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Material Amendment No 4. I fully support MCC decision to amend zoning
within Millbourne housing estate from A1 ‘Existing Residential’ to F1
‘Open Space’.
At the same time I would like to note that public open space provision
in the Millbourne housing estate, with the newly rezoned lands amounts
to 4.7% of the overall Millbourne housing estate, which is still
significantly below the existing Development Plan standard of 15%. Any
housing estate, including Millbourne estate is required to have open
space for recreational use within the area of the estate as per Irish
Planning Acts, Ministerial guidelines and as per Meath County
Development Plan.
I fully support the need for a large public park for Ashbournes ever growing population. For too long this town has been forgotten about when it comes to the provision of open park space. This park should be public open space and not private sports grounds.
This park should be designed with an emphasis on providing a natural habitat, which will enhance biodiversity and as such bring great enjoyment for the residents of Ashbourne. With the creation of this park Meath County Council have an opportunity to reach climate and biodiversity enhancement targets outlined in their biodiversity and climate action plans! This holistic thinking will help show that Meath County Council are taking the social recreational needs of Ashbourne residents seriously whilst also enhancing biodiversity. Bear in mind the park should be adequate for the large population of Ashbourne and some foresight for its ever growing population with regards to its scale.
Regards
Jason