Lough Bracken Amenity Development

Local Authority Meath County Council

Application number PT8MH187

Application title Lough Bracken Amenity Development

Development Description: The proposed development will consist of: - Angling Stands - To improve the usability and sustainability of Lough bracken for anglers - Walking Tracks - Walking tracks have been designed based on the multifaceted use of the lake which allow for the management of recreational users, anglers, families and people of all abilities. Some forestry trees will be removed in some areas to facilitate woodland boardwalks and trails to be created - Bird Hides - Bird hides are proposed along the lake's western shore approximately 300 m from the car park. This will be an all-access facility. - Fencing - Treated posts and rail fences are to be constructed along the lake's southern and eastern shoreline. - Picnic and Amenity Areas - Adjacent to the existing car park, the area of unused amenity grassland is proposed as a picnic area with a toilet and changing room facility. Proposed is a universal access compost toilet. A series of interlinking picnic areas are to be created within the amenity area beside the car park. - Playground - The current amenity grassland will also provide space for a universal access children's playground. Naturebased play structures will include slides, swings and a climbable castle structure. - Carpark, Cycling and Signage - The car park is approximately 0.1 hectares of tarmac with kerbing surrounding the edges. It is proposed that a picnic / resting furniture is installed adjacent to the car park. Secure bicycle-parking rack. And Signage is proposed to be installed at Lough Bracken. - Tree Planting - Clearance of non-native commercial conifers around the car park and around the lake's eastern shoreline will provide opportunities for ecological enhancement, particularly tree planting. - Site Access - improvement of existing site access and junction between the LT34042 access lane and local road L34040 {Nobber Road). 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 2001-2024, Meath County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination under Article 120(l){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 Pleanala for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

Street: Lough Bracken

City: Drumconrath

State: Co. Meath

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Protected structure: No

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Notice publication date: 14/01/2025

Submissions closing date: 28/02/2025

Location: Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Navan, Co. Meath and Kells MD Offices, Headfort Place, Kells, Co. Meath

Start date: 16/01/2025

End Date: 14/02/2025

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