Rejuvenation and upgrade of Wellview Park and Public Realm at Wellview Green and Terrace, Mulhuddart Part 8

NOTICE of PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 

Part 8 of the PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended)

Rejuvenation and upgrade of Wellview Park and Public Realm at Wellview Green and Terrace, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, and amendments of previously permitted north-south cycle and pedestrian route through Wellview Park as part of Church Fields Link Road and Cycle Network Project (FCC Planning Ref. No.: PARTXI/011/19).

In accordance with Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Fingal County Council hereby gives notice of the proposed works to be carried out at the above site including:

The proposed development consists of the rejuvenation and upgrade of the existing Wellview Park, situated at Church Road, Dublin 15 as well as two existing areas of public realm at Wellview Green and Terrace, totalling approximately 5.5ha. The proposed development includes: landscape and external works; pedestrian access points to existing footpath on west side of Church Road; paving and associated drainage works; regrading of existing grassland areas; planting; public lighting; play areas, signage, street furniture and associated fixtures and fittings; including all ancillary site development. The holy well of Lady’s Well, Church Road, Mulhuddart which is both a Protected Structure (RPS No. 671) and a Recorded Monument (DU013-009) is sited along the eastern boundary of the park. The development also includes amendments to the previously approved Church Fields Link Road and Cycle Network Project (Ref. No. PartXI/011/19) relating to the north-south cycle and pedestrian route as it passes through Wellview Park.

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 from Monday 25th July 2022 up to and including Tuesday 23rd August 2022 during office opening hours (Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm) at the following locations:

• Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 X8Y2
• Fingal County Council, Civic Offices, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 W638 

The plans and particulars of the proposed development can also be inspected at the following locations (inspection only) from Monday 25th July 2022 up to and including Tuesday 23rd August 2022: 

Online at http://consult.fingal.ie/en/browse

• Mulhuddart Community Centre, Church Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, D15 R2VF

Please contact the Mulhuddart Community Centre on 01 – 8215120 regarding public opening hours.

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 as follows:

Online: via the Council’s Consultation Portal http://consult.fingal.ie/en/browse up to and including Tuesday 6th September 2022

Or

By post: in writing addressed to: Director of Housing and Community, Housing Department, Fingal County Council, Civic Offices, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 W638

Submissions or observations can be made from Monday 25th July 2022 and must be received before 11:59 pm on Tuesday 6th September 2022

NOTE: Please make your submission by one medium only.

In accordance with Article 81 and Article 120 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (As Amended), Fingal 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 development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.    

All the issues that are raised in submissions and observations to the Council in regard to this development, including the response of the Chief Executive thereto, will form part of the statutory report to be presented to the monthly meeting of Fingal County Council. The statutory report will list the persons or bodies who made submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development in accordance with regulations made under Part XI of the Planning and Development Act as amended. The minutes of that meeting including the statutory report will appear on the Council’s Website. Details including the names of those making submissions and observations may also be shared with relevant Council Departments and agents working on their behalf.