Planning and Development Act 2000 - 2018

Planning and Development Regulations 2001 - 2018

PLANNING NOTICE – PART 8 – MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
TRIM LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTRE, HIGH STREET, TRIM, CO. MEATH

In accordance with the above regulations Meath County Council proposes to carry out the following development on a site of 1,788 m2 at High Street, Trim and extending westwards to frontage on St. Loman’s Street, including the existing Trim Library of 473.8 m2 and the former St. Patrick’s Chapel of 115.6 m2 (a Protected Structure).

The development will consist of the construction of the Trim Library & Cultural Centre in a total of 1,162.4 m2 which will be part single, part two and part three storey in height, including:

• the demolition of a lean-to structure to the rear and a boiler house to the side of St. Patrick’s Chapel
   
• the conservation, alteration and refurbishment of the former chapel for use as part of the Centre
   
• the demolition of temporary office accommodation to the rear of the current library and a section of the library itself (164.9 m2) to allow for the construction of the Centre.
   
• the provision of additional facilities for the library including new reception, study & multipurpose rooms and support services, the library additions being, in total 187.9 m2
   
• the construction of a multipurpose performance space with seating capacity up to 247 no., including stage, scene dock and support spaces, in a total of 409.1m2
   
• shared foyer and entrance space to the Centre including shared facilities, meeting/changing rooms and rehearsal spaces, toilets, circulation spaces, plant rooms etc in a total of 565.4 m2
   
• The development will also include associated site development works, drainage and hard landscaping works including pedestrian access from High Street and vehicular & service access from St. Loman’s Street.

The proposed works will take place in the town of Trim, Co. Meath, in the Townland of Townparks North.

In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning and 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 at http://www.meath.ie/CountyCouncil/Planning/Part8s/  or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, from Wednesday, 27th March 2019 to Thursday, 25th April 2019 during opening hours at the office of the Local Authority as follows:

• Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Rd, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 (Inspection & Purchase)
   
• Trim Civic Office, Mornington House, Summerhill Road, Trim, Co. Meath, C15 P2HE (Inspection Only)
   
• Trim Public Library, High Street, Trim, Co. Meath (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 C15 Y291 
   
• or emailed to planning@meathcoco.ie
  
  on or before 4p.m. Friday, 10th May 2019.