Installation of Floodlighting to Donore Harriers Running Track, Chapelizod, Dublin 20.

Overview

The proposed works will comprise the following:

• The removal of existing floodlighting provision.
• The installation of 5 No. new LED floodlight columns complete with luminaires, 3 No. on 2 of the columns and 2 No. on 3 of the columns

The works undertaken will significantly improve the safety and usability of the athletics track.

The project proposal was developed in collaboration with all stakeholders as part of an open participative design process.

The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU.

In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, the Planning Authority has made a determination and concluded that:

1. The proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s) and therefore a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required.  
2. There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that the proposed development is not of a class set out under Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, and therefore does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).

Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication 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

Plans and Particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of 4 weeks from 21^st May 2024 during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Public Counter, Planning and Property Development Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday - Friday 9.00hrs to 16.30hrs. The Plans and Particulars will also be available to view at a mounted display on site during the dates stated above and also available for inspection online:  https://consultation.dublincity.ie on the City Council’s website www.dublincity.ie

A submission or observation in relation 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, in writing, to the Executive Manager, Planning and Property Development Department, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, before 16.30hrs on 3^rd July 2024. 

Submissions or observations may also be made online https://consultation.dublincity.ie on the City Council’s website www.dublincity.ie before 23.59hrs on 3^rd July 2024.

Why your views matter

As part of part 8 planning consultation process we would like to hear your views on the proposal.