Part 8 Development - Public Park regeneration, Portlaw

Dúnta11 Nol, 2024, 09:00 - 5 Fea, 2025, 16:00

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DEVELOPMENT UNDER SECTION 179 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2000 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 that Waterford City and County Council propose to undertake a Public Park Regeneration project at the Play Field, Connolly Road, Portlaw, County Waterford, Ireland. (ITM X646765, Y615693)

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 at the Public Park, Connolly Road, Portlaw, County Waterford.

The development will consist of:

  • 1 No. 35x20m 5-a-side 2G Pitch
    The construction of a multi-Sport 2G Pitch to include associated drainage, lighting, fencing and civil works. The proposal includes hard and soft landscaping works, surface paving, planting, boundary treatments and all other associated site development works and services. The facility will cater for wide range of local sports clubs. The proposed pitch will be located on the footprint of an existing asphalt pitch at the address noted, east -west axis.
  • Enlargement and enhancement of play park area. Replacement of existing mixed surface with full soft surface play area. Works to include sensory area, area specific to 0-24 month age group and an area specific to 6-12yrs old play area. Additional features to be installed.
  • 1 No. 60x35m Playing Pitch
    The construction of a synthetic playing field to include associated drainage, lighting, and civil works. The proposal includes hard and soft landscaping works, surface paving, planting, boundary treatments and all other associated site development works and services. The facility will cater for wide range of local sports clubs. The proposed synthetic pitch will be located on the footprint of an existing grass-based pitch at the address noted. The grass bank surround to be retained and re-graded where necessary including the installation of bench seating suitable for 90 persons into embankment. Proposed 4 no. electrical car charging points (2 (two) per car park area). The installation of Outdoor gym area to be installed at the northeastern corner of the site.

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 can be made by the following means:

  • In writing, to the Director of Economic Development, Waterford City & County Council,  35 The Mall, Waterford.  Envelope should be marked "Public Park Regeneration Portlaw".
  • Online, by using the button opposite marked "Make Submission".
  • By email to townvillagerenewal@waterfordcouncil.ie with "Public Park Regeneration Portlaw" as the subject.

All submissions and correspondence to be received before 4pm on 5th February 2025.

Section 251 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (As Amended) extends time limits in relation to the planning application process over the Christmas period. Accordingly, all time limits specified in connection with the planning application process, including time limits relating to the maintenance of Site Notices and receipt of submissions or observations (Articles 20 and 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (As Amended)) are extended by 9 days.

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.