Garda District HQ, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

In accordance with Part 9 of S.I. No. 600/2001, Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), give notice of their intention to carry out the following development:

demolition of existing Garda Station and construction of a new Garda District Headquarters at Churchtown Road, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.

The proposed development will consist of:

The demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new 3 storey building of 1,151m2 on a site of circa 0.1651 ha.

The proposed works will include the demolition of the existing single storey building of 311m2 and adjacent outbuildings and the construction of a new 3 storey building with telecommunications mast on the roof and single storey annex to the street; provision of 17 no. carparking spaces, bicycle and motorcycle parking; landscaping to side and rear boundaries; an ancillary building of 64m2 to the rear including an ESB substation, backup generator, bin store, fuel store and equipment store.

External works will comprise two vehicular access gates set back from the front elevation; new perimeter walls to the side and rear boundaries; provision of CCTV cameras; new foul drainage connections; surface water drainage and all ancillary site services and works.

An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening was undertaken for the proposed development. It concluded that there will be no likely significant effects on any Natura 2000 sites, either alone or in combination with any other plans or projects.

An Environmental Impact Assessment Screening was undertaken for the proposed development. It determined that the proposed development will not give rise to significant environmental change by virtue of its characteristics, location, operational activities, or the nature of the impacts, and as such an EIAR is not necessary. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of the 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.

Drawings and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection by appointment only and with two working days’ notice, between 10.00am and 12.30pm and between 2.30pm and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday for a period of 6 weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this notice at:

Newcastle West Garda Station, Churchtown Road, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

and at

Major Projects, Office of Public Works, 1GQ, George’s Quay, Dublin 2

All appointments for viewing should be sent to newcastlewestgs@opw.ie or Tel: 046 942 2813

Submissions and/or observations on the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area, may be made in writing within a period of 6 weeks, beginning on the date of the publication of this notice to:

The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, Office of Public Works, Major Projects, 1GQ, George’s Quay, Dublin 2, D02 Y098