Part 8 - proposed development of a new Kilmacthomas Fire Station

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DEVELOPMENT UNDER SECTION 179 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2000, AS AMENDED, AND NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 8, ARTICLE 81 & ARTICLE 120(3) OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001, AS AMENDED

Notice is hereby given to Waterford City and County Council of the proposed development of  a new Kilmacthomas Fire Station.

In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the above Regulations, Waterford City & County Council hereby gives notice of proposals to carry out development works for a new fire station located in the townland of Graigueshoneen, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.

The development will consist of:

The construction of a single storey fire station to contain two appliance bays and all supporting fire station welfare facilities.

Site works to include: construction of carpark (inclusive of electrical vehicle charging points), service yard, training tower, fire tender set down areas, water supply borehole, packaged sewage treatment plant and percolation area. Also the construction of 2m high paladin fencing to all boundaries with the exception of the boundary to Local Primary Road L3042, also the construction of two vehicular entrance/ access points unto the Local Primary Road L3042 inclusive of all ancillary accommodation and associated siteworks at Graigueshoneen, Kilmacthomas, Waterford.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at Customer Care Offices, Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford and Customer Care Desk, Baileys New Street, Waterford between the hours of 9:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday for the period 22 May to 21st June 2024 inclusive( excluding Bank and Public Holidays).

Particulars of the proposed development are also available to view at the Kilmacthomas Library during opening hours over the same time period or online at https://waterfordcouncil.ie/documents/public-consultations/

The proposed development has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, and the Planning Authority has determined that a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required in this instance. In addition, the proposal has also undergone screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU (and the relevant provisions of the Planning and Development Act, as amended), and the Planning Authority has determined that there will be no likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required. In accordance with Article 120 (3) of the Planning & Development Regulations (as amended), 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.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be carried out, may be made in writing to the Director of Director of Services, Housing, Community and Emergency, Waterford City & County Council, No. 35 The Mall, Waterford, or by email to fire@waterfordcouncil.ie . to be received on or before 5th July 2024. Submissions should be clearly marked “Kilmacthomas Fire Station, Part 8

All comments, including names of those making comments, submitted to the Council in regard of this scheme will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented at a meeting of the elected members. Accordingly, they will also be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain.

Waterford City & County Council is subject to the provision of Freedom of Information (FOI Acts 1997 and 2014) and the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2013.