A site of 1.1 Ha in Athboy Co. Meath., The site comprises: an existing dwelling (Eircode C15 YX24) and its grounds in the townland of Fosterfields; land to the side and rear of the existing dwelling (Eircode C15 YX24) principally for new residential

What’s proposed

the development principally comprises the construction of 6 No. semi-detached, 2-storey, 3-bedroom houses (111.2 sq m) totalling 667.2 sq m gross floor area. The development also consists of: the partial removal of the existing wall to accommodate the widening of the existing site entrance at the L80055 to accommodate multi-modal access/egress (approximate length of 9.8 m); the lowering of the front boundary wall serving the existing dwelling (Eircode C15 YX24) to approximately 600 mm in height (approximate length of 29.1 m), with the existing cut-stone pillars retained; 12 No. car parking spaces; shared surface; boundary treatments and landscaping, including as a new hedge along the northern boundary of the existing dwelling (Eircode C15 YX24); public lighting; the removal of an existing septic tank and foul water sewer serving the existing dwelling (Eircode C15 YX24) and diversion of its foul water into the proposed foul water network; and all other associated site and development works above and below ground, including mains water network, foul water network connecting to existing infrastructure at the junction of the L80055 and N51 (approximate length of 160 m) and surface water network to a proposed outfall at the Athboy River (approximate length of 1,115 m). Note regarding floor area of existing building: no works proposed to the existing dwelling other than drainage alterations. Although it falls within the red line boundary, it does not otherwise form part of the proposed development. No change to its floor area is proposed, hence the figure of 0 sq m is stated in order to avoid any confusion. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in recect of the proposed development