Development Description
the proposed development comprises:1. Modifications to a Strategic Housing Development (Large-Scale Residential Development) permitted under An Bord Pleanála (ABP) Ref. ABP-306021-19, as previously amended by Meath County Council (MCC) Refs. 221258 and 221309 (known as Baker Hall). The proposed modifications include the replacement of 17 no. permitted dwellings (1 no. 1 bed unit, 8 no. 2 bed units and 8 no. 3 bed units) contained in Duplex Block 1 and Corner Block CB5F, with 9 no. units consisting of 5 no. 2 bed sheltered housing bungalow units (Type H2) and 4 no. two storey townhouse units (2 no. 2 bed units – Type E and 2 no. 3 bed units – Type F), together with all associated and ancillary site and development works including landscaping, boundary treatments, bin storage, public lighting, internal footpaths, car parking and bicycle parking. The proposed dwellings integrate with the roads, drainage, water supply and services infrastructure of the permitted Strategic Housing Development (Large-Scale Residential Development). 2. The demolition and clearance of Belmont Lodge (249.5 sqm), a vacant two storey detached house with a single storey garage, to facilitate the construction of 7 no. two storey, 3 bed houses (House Types C, F and F5) and public open spaces, together with all associated and ancillary site and development works including car parking, landscaping, boundary treatments, pedestrian footpaths, public lighting, drainage and water supply infrastructure. Vehicular access to the 7 no. houses is provided by an internal road that connects to the permitted internal road network of the Strategic Housing Development. In total, the proposed development will provide 16 no. dwellings. The proposed development also includes the conversion of an existing vehicular access from the Dublin Road (via the Belmount House Entrance Gates, a protected structure - RPS No. 90939) to a pedestrian and cycle only access, with a historic access avenue to be reinstated as a pedestrian path between the Dublin Road and the permitted Strategic Housing Development. Works to the protected structure (Belmount House Entrance Gates) include the careful removal of vegetation, localised repairs to masonry and metalwork associated with the gates and railings, and the repainting of the gates and railings. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application