The proposed development will consist of: 

• New 2m wide footpath along R162, 850m in length, providing pedestrian access to the Boyne Valley Lakelands Greenway Crossing at Poles Cross. The footpath will extend along R162 from the Gypsum Plant, traverse the Greenway entrance, and continue to L74034 Ballynaclose Junction
• Provision of car park facilities to accommodate 19 car parking spaces, which includes two disabled parking spaces at the Poles Cross Greenway Crossing in the townlands of Lisnagrow and Ballynaclose
• The car park is proposed to have footpaths, boundary treatments and ancillary features
• Ancillary site development/ground works including minor infrastructural excavation works, installation of road gullies, utilities, surface water drainage, installation of soakaway infrastructure, etc

The Development has been subject to an Appropriate Assessment Screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) and the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2022. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2023, Meath County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination under Article 120(1)(b)(i), 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 online or for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of Meath County Council from Friday, 16 August to Monday, 16 September 2024 (excluding weekends, Public Holidays, and Bank Holidays) at the following locations: 

• Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co Meath, C15 Y291 (Opening Hours 9am to 1pmand 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday) (Inspection and purchase)
• Meath County Council, Municipal District of Kells Office, Town Hall, Headfort Place, Kells, Co Meath, A82 W2R3. (Opening Hours 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday) (Inspection only) 
• https://planning.localgov.ie/ under Part 8 Reference: PT8MH148 

Submissions and 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 on the National e-planning portal https://planning.localgov.ie/ under Part 8 Reference: PT8/MH148 or in writing to the Local Authority:

Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co Meath, C15 Y291

on or before Monday, 30 September 2024