Master Plan 06 Navan Town Centre Expansion Area

Overview

Meath County Council has commenced the preparation of the overall Master Plan for lands in Navan off the Trim Road and Carraig Roads, which has been designated to provide for the extension of Navan Town centre and a potential location for the future Navan Central Rail Station as part of the new proposed Navan Rail Line. These lands are zoned in the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 for primarily ‘Commercial Town or Village Centre’, mixed uses as well as community and open space. They predominantly include the areas of Masterplan 6 and 9 as identified in the Development Plan.

Background

Currently underutilised, the lands have the potential to accommodate a major new town centre expansion area based on sustainable transport and will regenerate the site through the development of the Navan Central Rail Station and complementary commercial, retail and residential development. The rail station and a civic plaza in this new urban quarter will be a focal point in any future development, with commercial uses being complementary to the core retail area of the town.

Achieving greater connectivity to and from the subject lands to the existing town centre as well as integrating with the Navan Cultural Quarter, the Fair Green, Pairc Tailteann, Navan hospital and adjoining community, educational and recreational land use are priorities for the plan and essential to the future vitality and viability of the town. The Plan will also support and compliment the ‘Vision’ for Navan as outlined in ‘Navan 2050’ and ‘Navan Town Centre Integrated Public Realm and Movement Plan 2030’ by promoting an economically vibrant and environmentally sustainable town, with a distinctive and attractive public realm, and high-quality services for all.

Urban design consultants ‘Building Design Partnership’ (BDP) have been appointed by Meath County Council to assist with the preparation of the Plan. Meath County Council is engaging with all key stakeholders, including Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority. Guidance will be provided in the plan, which will aid in both unlocking and stimulating development and introduce greater clarity and certainty into the planning process.

What does this mean for Navan?

The preparation of the Masterplan presents an exceptional opportunity to develop a high-quality accessible town centre expansion area which provides a wide range of uses. It will further enhance Navan as an attractive location for retail, commercial, employment, residential and amenity purposes, increase access to local employment opportunities, reverse private car commuting trends and support quality town centre living, ultimately drawing more investment and visitors to the town.