PT8/MH264 - Planning Notice Part 8 - R156 Mullagh Cross and Environs Safety Scheme

Dúnta15 Iúil, 2025, 09:00 - 28 Lún, 2025, 17:00
MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL
Planning and Development Act 2000- 2023
Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2025 (Part 8)
Planning Notice Part 8 - R156 Mullagh Cross and Environs Safety Scheme

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the above regulations that Meath County Council proposes to carry out development at the junction of the R156 and R125 Regional Roads at Mullagh Cross, in the Townlands of Kilmore and Mullagh, Kilcock, County Meath.

The proposed development will consist of:

  • realignment of approximately 210m of the R125 northeast of the Mullagh Cross junction through a greenfield site;
  • realignment of approximately 300m of the R156 east of the Mullagh Cross junction through a greenfield site;
  • installation of new road pavement construction and earthworks through realigned road sections;
  • new access arrangements for one residential property;
  • provision of agricultural entrances;
  • provision of associated drainage infrastructure, boundary treatments, surfacing works, road marking, traffic signage and landscaping; and
  • in line road safety improvements along the R156 within the red line boundary.

The development has been the subject of an Appropriate Assessment screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) and the Planning and Development Act 2000-2023.

In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001-2025, Meath County Council has concluded from a screening determination under Article 120(1B)(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 Coimisiún 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 or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during office hours, from Tuesday 15 July 2025 to Wednesday 13 August 2025 at the following locations:

  • The Planning Section, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 (inspection and purchase);
  • Online at https://planning.localgov.ie/ under Part 8 Reference No. PT8MH264 (inspection only);
  • Ratoath Municipal District Office, Meath County Council, Drumree Road, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, A85 PP71 (inspection only); or
  • Dunboyne Library, Castle View, Rooske Road, Dunboyne, Co. Meath A86 H393 (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 via the web portal https://planning.localgov.ie/ under Part 8 Reference No. PT8MH264, or in writing to the Local Authority by email to planning@meathcoco.ie, or by post to Planning Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 on or before Thursday 28 August 2025.

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Documents relating to this Part 8 available on meath.ie