Part 8 - Community Hub Development at Former Methodist Chapel/ICA Hall, Patrick Street, Durrow, Co. Laois

Dúnta5 Már, 2024, 09:00 - 19 Aib, 2024, 17:00

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Comhairle Chontae Laoise, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise Co. Laois. R32 EHP9

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) (S.179) AND PART 8 OF THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (AS AMENDED)

Part 8 - Laois County Council

Development of Community Hub

at the

Former Methodist Chapel/ICA Hall, Patrick Street, Durrow, Co. Laois.

In accordance with Part XI, Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended and Part 8 articles 80 and 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended notice is hereby given that Laois County Council, in partnership with Durrow Development Forum CLG, propose to develop a Community Hub at the former Methodist Chapel/ICA Hall at Patrick Street, Durrow, Co. Laois.

The former Methodist Chapel is listed in the County Laois Record of Protected Structures (RPS) ref. no. 164

The proposed development will include the following:

  1. Alterations to the single-storey toilet block side extension (42 sq.m) which comprised Phase 1 of the previously permitted Community Hub extension. (Laois County Council Planning Register ref. 18/639 & An Bord Pleanala appeal ref. 303848-19)
  2. Construction of new two-storey Community Hub side extension with single-storey link element to/from the protected structure, (486 sq.m) and associated site works & service connections.
  3. Hard and soft landscaping of the Patrick Street forecourts to enhance the setting of the protected structure and to facilitate drop-off/deliveries and a variety of outdoor community activities.

 

Plans and particulars of the above proposed development, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Reports, are available for viewing on our online consultation portal at https://consult.laois.ie from 5th March 2024 to 5th April 2024 inclusive.  Plans and particulars are also available for inspection at the offices of Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise from 5th March  2024 to 5th April 2024 inclusive.

In accordance with Article 81 and 120 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, Laois County Council has concluded from a preliminary examination that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice apply to An Bord Pleanála for an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

 

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and the sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made online at https://consult.laois.ie before 5.00 p.m. on 19th  April 2024. 

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and the sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may also be made in writing to: Donal Brennan, Director of Services, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois to be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on 19th April 2024. Submissions should be clearly marked: Community Hub at the former Methodist Chapel / ICA Hall, Patrick Street, Durrow, Co. Laois, Part 8.

 

Note: Only submissions made in the above manner will be considered as valid submissions for the purposes of the Chief Executive’s Report that will be presented to Council.

All the issues that are raised in submissions and observations to the Council in regard to this development, including the response of the Chief Executive thereto, will form part of the statutory report to be presented to the monthly meeting of Laois County Council. The statutory report will list the persons or bodies who made submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development in accordance with regulations made under Part XI of the Planning and Development Act as amended. The minutes of that meeting including the statutory report will appear on the Council’s Website. Details including the names of those making submissions and observations may also be shared with relevant Council Departments and agents working on their behalf. 

 

The Council is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. If you consider that any of the information supplied by you is either commercially sensitive or confidential in nature, this should be highlighted and the reasons for its sensitivity specified. In such cases, the relevant material will, in response to FOI requests, be examined in light of exemptions provided for in the FOI Act.

 

Donal Brennan

Director of Services