The development of a Large-scale Residential Development at this site of c.4.57 hectares…

We, Glenveagh Homes Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for the development of a Large-scale Residential Development at this site of c.4.57 hectares within the townland of Rathmullan, located to the south of Oldbridge Manor, Rathmullan Road, Drogheda, Co. Meath. The proposed development will consist of: i. The construction of 154 no. residential units comprising 6 no. 3-storey, 4-bedroom semi-detached houses, 2 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom semi-detached houses, 66 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom semi-detached houses, 32 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom townhouses, 40 no. 2-storey, 2-bedroom townhouses and 8 no. 1-bedroom maisonette units; ii. Vehicular and pedestrian access via an extension of the existing internal road network from the permitted Oldbridge Manor housing estate to the north (approved under MCC Reg. Ref.: LB/170675) along with the provision of a new 1 no. vehicular/pedestrian access via the L16015 (Sheephouse Road) located along the western boundary of the site and connections, tie-ins to existing vehicular/pedestrian routes for increased permeability with the interface of adjoining developments; iii. Provision of c.0.61 hectares of Public Open Space including 3 no. main public open space areas along with pocket open space areas, 195 sq.m of Communal Open Space, outdoor play provision, hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment); iv. Provision of 260 no. surface resident car parking spaces, 20 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces, internal road and shared surface networks; v. Surface water attenuation measures, connection to water supply, provision of foul drainage, landscaping and boundary treatment, infrastructural works and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development; and, vi. Primary construction access will be from Sheephouse Road along the western perimeter of the site. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and is submitted with this application. A dedicated website has been set up for the LRD application which can be viewed at: www.Rathmullanroadlrd.ie