Notice of proposed developments Ratoath Road (R125) – Road Improvements Scheme

Notice of proposed developments Ratoath Road (R125) – Road Improvements Scheme

Moderate

In accordance with the above Regulations, Meath County Council proposes to carry out development works which consist of providing 1.3km of footpath along the R125 between Harlockstown Lane and the Nine Milestone Roundabout. The proposed works will be carried out in existing road side verges, with some minor relocation/setting back of some private boundaries.

Construction works along the route will involve the following elements;

  • Construction of new kerb lines for the new footpath
  • Provision of 2 no recessed bus stops
  • Provision of 2 no signal controlled pedestrian crossing points
  • Ducting for future Public Lighting installation along the scheme
  • Some localised re-profiling of existing road cross falls/cambers
  • Earthworks – excavations of portions of existing verges, of existing roadway/footpaths, for service ducts and road crossings, footpath etc
  • All associated civil works with the above i.e. ducting, drainage, concreting, macadam works etc

The proposed works above will take place in the Townlands of Harlockstown (ED Ratoath), and Baltrasna (Ashbourne), Co. Meath.

In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2018, 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 and/or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, from Monday, 21st January to Monday, 18th February 2019, during opening hours only, at the offices of the Local Authority as follows:

  1. Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Rd, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 (Inspection  & Purchase)
  2. Ratoath Municipal District Office, Drumree Road, Dunshaughlin, A85 XK20 (Inspection only)
  3. Ashbourne Municipal District Office (Ashbourne Library), Killegland Street, Ashbourne, A84 NY73 (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 Local Authority : Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath or emailed to planning@meathcoco.ie on or before 4th March, 2019.