Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Murphy welcomed the Members to the Special Meeting of Boyle Municipal District for the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) & Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) - Proposed Development at Elphin Street, Strokestown, County Roscommon

Martin Lydon, Director of Services outlined the details of the project to the members including the Part 8 procedure as outlined in the Chief Executive’s report (included with the Agenda), which comprises of the following 10 No. Residential Units: -

• 3 No. Two Storey 3 Bed Semi-Detached Houses;
• 6 No. Two Storey 2 Bed Semi-Detached Houses;
• 1 No. Single Storey 2 Bed Semi-Detached House.

He outlined the project was funded by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government under the Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP).

The basis on the type of houses proposed is solely based on the figures set out on the current Housing Waiting List for Strokestown.

The process of the Part 8 commenced on 6^th December and submissions were accepted up to and including 30^th January, 2020. The Design Team for this project was Sweeney Architects. The site is zoned as Core Town Centre (TC1) and Peripheral Town Centre (TC2). The site consists of approximately 0.34Ha.

The proposal was referred to the following parties:

·         Roads and Transportation Department;

·         Irish Water and Water Services Department;

·         Municipal District Engineer;

·         Planning Department.

Observations were received from the Planning Department and Irish Water.

Two submissions were received from a local resident all of which are outlined in the report and Roscommon County Council is satisfied that all issues are addressed with satisfactorily standards.

In conclusion Martin Lydon recommended the Members approve the Council to proceed with this development at Elphin Street, Strokestown.

The Members welcomed the proposed development and the following items were discussed:

• Part 8 can be appealed by An Board Pleanala;
• Cost per unit of the proposed development will depend on market rates and budgets set out by the Department;
• The development is not subsidised by Roscommon County Council;
• Target date for completion is 2021

On the PROPOSAL OF Cllr. Crosby

                SECONDED by Cllr. Murphy

It was AGREED to recommend the specified development under Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for the proposed development at Elphin Street, Strokestown, County Roscommon.

On the PROPOSAL OF Cllr. Cummins

                SECONDED by Cllr. Byrne

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located at Tullyval, Knockvicar, Boyle, County Roscommon be declared a public road. 

On the PROPOSAL OF Cllr. Byrne

                SECONDED by Cllr. Cummins

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located at Kilcooley Cemetery, Boyle, County Roscommon be declared a public road. 

On the Proposal of Cllr. Cummins

Seconded by Cllr. Byrne

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located within the housing development at ‘Lindenwood’, Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road. 

On the Proposal of Cllr. Byrne

Seconded by Cllr. Murphy

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located within the housing development at ‘Cluain Bawn’, Ballytoohey, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road. 

            On the Proposal of Cllr. Cummins

Seconded by Cllr. Callaghan

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located within the housing development at ‘Coill Rua’, Knockglass, Ballinameen, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road. 

On the Proposal of Cllr. Byrne

Seconded by Cllr. Murphy

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located within the housing development at “Forge Hill’, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road. 

On the Proposal of Cllr. Cummins

Seconded by Cllr. Callaghan

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located within the housing development at “Oakport”, Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon be declared a public road. 

On the Proposal of Cllr. Cummins

Seconded by Cllr. Byrne

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located within the housing development at ‘Cois Abhainn’, Warren or Drum, Boyle, County Roscommon be declared a public road. 

On the Proposal of Cllr. Mulligan

Seconded by Cllr. Callaghan

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 11 (2) (b) of the Roads Act 1993 the road located within the housing development at ‘Hollywood Grove’, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon be declared a public road. 

Shane Tiernan outlined a brief summary to the members under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 whereby Roscommon County Council gives notice of its intention to provide the following road safety improvement measure on the Boyle to Lough Key Cycle Corridor (N61 portion).

The proposed works will include the following:

·         The construction of new kerb line/road alignment and footpath between King House and the N61 roundabout;

·         Provision of safe pedestrian crossing facilities at the Scoili Naisiunta Paroisteach;

·         Widen and resurface the existing walkway running parallel to the N-61-0 for a distance of 320 metres;

·         Provision of traffic island on the N-61-0 and new road lining to promote traffic calming measures.

There were two submission received from

1.       An Garda Síochána:

“There are no objections or negative submissions in relation to these proposals”

2.       Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII):

TII recommends that any works impacting the national road shall be undertaken in accordance with standards outlined in TII publications.

TII considers that a Road Safety Audit in accordance with TII publications Standard GE-STY-01024 should be undertaken.

The recommendation for the development of the Boyle to Lough Key Cycle Corridor (N61 Portion), at Knocknashee, Boyle, County Roscommon is Phase II of the Lough Key to Boyle Cycle Corridor. Phase I is currently under construction which extends from the N61 to Lough Key via the Woodenbridge Road, the Boyle Canal, Warren or Drum Road, 2^nd Arch in Rockingham and through existing Coillte forestry.

The project has received funding under the Outdoor Recreational Improvement Scheme 2018 and will help to increase visitor numbers from Lough Key into Boyle Town.

All the Members present at the meeting welcomed the commencements of the works and Mr. Adrian Kielty should be thanked for all his work and assistance in progressing this new development for the County.

On the Proposal of Cllr. Cummins

Seconded by Cllr. Byrne

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 that the development of the Boyle to Lough Key Cycle Corridor (N61 Portion), at Knocknashee, Boyle, County Roscommon proceed as per recommendation above.