N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Enhancement Scheme submitted to An Bord Pleanála

Publication of the N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Enhancement Scheme

 

The application for development consent for the N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Enhancement Scheme has been finalised and has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála

The N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Enhancement Scheme is a multi-modal transport solution which addresses a number of transport needs for the local community, businesses and visitors as well as those on the wider strategic road network.

The Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR), the Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Maps and Schedules for the N2 Slane Bypass and Public Realm Enhancement Scheme have been submitted to An Bord Pleanála. The statutory process has commenced and legal notification has been posted to all property owners from whom property is to be acquired and those with a legal interest in those lands. The legal notification comprised of an individual letter and a server map (drawing showing lands to be acquired).

A copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) as well as the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Maps and Schedules may be inspected at the offices of Meath County Council (MCC) during the display period 6 December 2023 to the 16 February 2024.

Submissions may be made in writing to An Bord Pleanála at any time during the display period.

An Bord Pleanála will consider submissions once the closing date has passed. The holding of an Oral Hearing for the scheme will be at the discretion of ABP. After the Oral Hearing, ABP must consider the report and any recommendations of the Inspector holding the oral hearing. ABP may approve the scheme or any part thereof, with or without conditions or modifications or may refuse to approve such development or part thereof.