We are making this submission in support of Motion No.112 / Proposed Ashbourne Amendment No. 8 submitted by our local County Councillors under the Draft Meath County Development Plan (2021-2027) which is to  amend the zoning from A2 New Residential to G1 Community Infrastructure (lands to the east of Churchfields) and to amend the zoning from R/A Rural Area to A2 New Residential (adjacent to the motorway). We note that this proposal will provide for an entrance to the proposed Community Park (NOM 111/ Proposed Ashbourne Amendment No. 7) together with car parking, cycle parking and a proper traffic management system, as well as additional facilities including information boards and an outdoor educational space. We note that the proposal also ensures that sufficient lands for housing continue to remain zoned. In this regard, we support this proposed amendment.