Rathmore Park Recreational Hub

Open24 May, 2024, 14:00 - 5 Jul, 2024, 17:30

NOTICE PURSUANT TO PART XAB, SECTION 177AE OF  THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) AND THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (AS AMENDED)

NOTICE OF PLANNING APPLICATION TO AN BORD PLEANÁLA FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT:

RATHMORE PARK RECREATIONAL SPORTS HUB, LUSK, CO. DUBLIN

Notice is hereby given that Fingal County Council intends to submit an application to An Bord Pleanála under Part XAB, Section 177AE of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) to carry out a proposed development at Rathmore Park, Lusk, Co. Dublin

The proposed Rathmore Park Recreational Sports Hub development will consist of the following:

  • A new all-weather GAA training area measuring 74m x 28m with a ball-wall measuring 20m x 5mat the northern end, enclosed with a 4m high weld mesh fencing and 2no. ball stop nets 20m x 6mat the south and north of the training area.
  • A new All-Weather soccer pitch measuring 100m x 64m with flood lighting and All Weather 8 lane athletics running track with flood lighting, enclosed with a 1.2m high weld mesh fence finished black in colour at 1.2m from the edge of the running track and located on a permeable tarmac footpath surrounding the track 2.7m width from the edge of the track and finished with a pin-kerb at both edges of the tarmac.
  • Proposed extension to the existing car park of 21no. additional spaces including disabled & EV ready parking bays. Car park to consist of asphalt road and permeable surface (grass & concrete paving or similar) to parking bays.
  • A new storage container for sports equipment measuring approximately 12m x 2.4m x 2.5m.
  • Landscaping works including soil grading, mounding, tree planting and boundary treatments.
  • Covered Bicycle parking – 30no. bicycle parking spaces to include adapted bicycles.
  • A teenage space to include a half size basketball court, and hang-out zone with teen appropriate play features.
  • All other ancillary Site Works including re-location of existing play equipment and new signage, footpaths, drinking fountain and electrical & drainage connections.

A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

An Bord Pleanála may give approval to the application for development with or without conditions or may refuse the application for development.

A copy of the Natura Impact Statement, plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection free of charge or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of 6 weeks between Friday 24th May 2024 and Friday 5th July 2024 (inclusive of both dates) at the following locations during office hours (excluding Bank and Public Holidays):

  • Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 X8Y2. Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm. Friday 9am to 4:30pm.
  • Fingal County Council Civic Offices, Grove Road. Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 W638. Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm. Friday 9am to 4:30pm.
  • The offices of An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902. Monday – Friday 9:15am to 5:30pm.

The Natura Impact Statement, plans and particulars of the proposed development will also be available for inspection on the Council’s Consultation Portal https://consult.fingal.ie/en/browse from Friday 24th May 2024 to Friday 5th July 2024.

Any submissions and observations on the proposed development in relation to:

i. the implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development in the area concerned,

ii. the likely effects on the environment of the proposed development, and

iii. the likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European Site, if carried out,

may be made in writing to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin, D01 V902 no later than 5:30pm on Friday 5th July 2024.

A person may question the validity of any such decision by An Bord Pleanála by way of an application for judicial review under Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No. 15 of 1986) in accordance with section 50 of the Planning and Development Acts, 2000 (as amended).

Practical information on the review mechanism can be accessed under the heading Publications – Judicial Review Notice on the Board’s website www.pleanala.ie or on the Citizens Information website www.citizensinformation.ie

Signed: Matthew McAleese, Director of Services, Fingal County Council

Date 23rd May 2024.

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