Church Street Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme, Graiguecullen
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 as amended by the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 (Section 46), notice is hereby given that jointly Carlow County Council and Laois County Council intend to carry out works on
Church Street, Graiguecullen
The works will consist of the construction of new and upgraded cycle infrastructure at Church Street, Graiguecullen. The route is approx. 750m long, commencing at the Barrowvale Housing Estate in County Laois and proceeding along Church Street serving Oakley Park, St. Fiacc’s National School (rear entrance) and Governey Park before extending to Sleaty Street and the entrance to Carlow Town Park. The scheme also incorporates Safe Routes To School (SRTS) elements at the rear entrance to St. Fiacc’s National School.
The project would greatly improve access for pedestrians and cyclists to nearby retail premises, educational facilities and recreational amenities and would link into the current pedestrian & cycling facilities at Carlow Town Park which further links to the centre of Carlow Town.
In accordance with the requirements of Article 120(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) and Section 50(1) of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended), the local authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size, and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required.
As per Article 120(3) where any person considers that the development proposed to be carried out 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 the publication of this notice apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have a significant effect on the environment.
Drawings and particulars relating to the proposed works are available for inspection at the following locations:
from Tuesday 9th June to Tuesday 7th July 2026,inclusive
at the offices ofLaois County Council, James Fintan Lawler Avenue, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 9am and 5pm.
OR
at the offices of Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow R93 E7R7
Submissions & Observations:
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development will be carried out may be made using one of the following methods:
in writing: clearly marked “Church Street Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme, Graiguecullen - Section 38” and sent to the following relevant address
Senior Executive Engineer, Active Travel Department, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow R93 E7R7
Senior Executive Engineer, Active Travel Department, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, JFL Ave., Portlaoise Co. Laois R32 EHP9
“Church Street Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme, Graiguecullen - Section 38”.
on or before 5pm on Tuesday 7th July 2026
Note 1: Please make your submission by one medium only (i.e., hard copy or by email or online).Note 2: Please be advised that submissions received may be published online. You should ensure that no vexatious, libellous or confidential information, including confidential information relating to a third party (in respect of which the third party has not, expressly, or impliedly in the circumstances, consented to its disclosure) is included in your submission. Carlow County Council and Laois County Council reserve the right to redact any submission or part thereof that does not comply with this requirement. Please be advised that the name of the person(s)/group(s) who made the submission may be published, but personal data will be redacted. This processing of your personal data is lawful under Article 6(1)(e) of the GDPR Regulations. The Council’s Data Protection Policy is available on www.carlow.ie and www.laois.ie websites.
Church Street Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme, Graiguecullen
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Carlow County Council & Laois County Council
Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994
Church Street Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme, Graiguecullen
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 as amended by the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 (Section 46), notice is hereby given that jointly Carlow County Council and Laois County Council intend to carry out works on
Church Street, Graiguecullen
The works will consist of the construction of new and upgraded cycle infrastructure at Church Street, Graiguecullen. The route is approx. 750m long, commencing at the Barrowvale Housing Estate in County Laois and proceeding along Church Street serving Oakley Park, St. Fiacc’s National School (rear entrance) and Governey Park before extending to Sleaty Street and the entrance to Carlow Town Park. The scheme also incorporates Safe Routes To School (SRTS) elements at the rear entrance to St. Fiacc’s National School.
The project would greatly improve access for pedestrians and cyclists to nearby retail premises, educational facilities and recreational amenities and would link into the current pedestrian & cycling facilities at Carlow Town Park which further links to the centre of Carlow Town.
In accordance with the requirements of Article 120(1)(a) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) and Section 50(1) of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended), the local authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size, and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required.
As per Article 120(3) where any person considers that the development proposed to be carried out 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 the publication of this notice apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have a significant effect on the environment.
Drawings and particulars relating to the proposed works are available for inspection at the following locations:
from Tuesday 9th June to Tuesday 7th July 2026, inclusive
the Consultation Portal of Laois County Council at https://consult.laois.ie/browse or Carlow County Council https://consult.carlow.ie/
OR
at the offices of Laois County Council, James Fintan Lawler Avenue, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 9am and 5pm.
OR
at the offices of Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow R93 E7R7
Submissions & Observations:
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development will be carried out may be made using one of the following methods:
in writing: clearly marked “Church Street Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme, Graiguecullen - Section 38” and sent to the following relevant address
Senior Executive Engineer, Active Travel Department, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow R93 E7R7
Senior Executive Engineer, Active Travel Department, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, JFL Ave., Portlaoise Co. Laois R32 EHP9
OR
online: Public consultation portal at https://consult.carlow.ie/ or https://consult.laois.ie/
OR
by email: to activetravel@carlowcoco.ie or activetravel@laoiscoco.ie with the subject line being clearly noted as
“Church Street Pedestrian & Cycle Scheme, Graiguecullen - Section 38”.
on or before 5pm on Tuesday 7th July 2026
Note 1: Please make your submission by one medium only (i.e., hard copy or by email or online). Note 2: Please be advised that submissions received may be published online. You should ensure that no vexatious, libellous or confidential information, including confidential information relating to a third party (in respect of which the third party has not, expressly, or impliedly in the circumstances, consented to its disclosure) is included in your submission. Carlow County Council and Laois County Council reserve the right to redact any submission or part thereof that does not comply with this requirement. Please be advised that the name of the person(s)/group(s) who made the submission may be published, but personal data will be redacted. This processing of your personal data is lawful under Article 6(1)(e) of the GDPR Regulations. The Council’s Data Protection Policy is available on www.carlow.ie and www.laois.ie websites.Share
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