Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) - St. Dominic's Park, Drogheda

Closed10 Mar, 2026, 08:30 - 21 Apr, 2026, 17:00

Louth County Council
Comhairle Contae Lú

Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)

Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

SITE NOTICE

Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out redevelopment works of St. Dominic’s Park, Rathmullan Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth. The proposed works involve the extension of the existing playground and parking facilities, including:

  • Installation of children’s play equipment, perimeter fencing, lighting, safety surfacing.

  • Provision of toilets, footpaths, kerbing, landscaping, electric vehicle charging and accessible car parking.
  • All associated and ancillary site works.

In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended, Louth County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination pursuant to the provisions of article 120(1)(b)(i) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended 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.

Where any person considers that the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment, he or she may, at any time, before the expiration of 4 weeks beginning on the date of publication of this notice, apply in accordance with the provisions of article 120 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have such effects.

In accordance with the provisions of article 250 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended, Louth County Council has carried out an Appropriate Assessment screening of the proposed development to assess, in views of best scientific knowledge, if the development, individually or in combination with other plans or projects, would be likely to have a significant effect on a European site. Accordingly, Louth County Council has determined that the proposed development would not be likely to have a significant effect on a European site.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, from Tuesday, 10th March 2026 until Tuesday, 7th April 2026 (inclusive) at the offices of Louth County Council, during public opening hours at:

Louth County Council, Civic Offices, Fair Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth A92 PP78.

Plans and particulars will also be available to view online at www.louthcoco.ie

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, clearly marked “St. Dominic’s Park playground Part 8” may be made either;

before 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 21st April 2026.

Dated: 10th March 2026

Bryan Coughlan
Senior Executive Officer
Major Capital Projects & Infrastructure Delivery
Louth County Council