There were no Disclosures of Conflict of Interest declared by Members.

Ms. Rachel Lowe clarified that the nature and extent of the proposed Part 8 Ballaghaderreen Carparking Scheme will include the following:

·        Provision of a new car park in “The Plots” area in the backlands to the north of BarracK Street.

·        New access road and footpath linking the existing Plots Carpark with the new Plots Carpark.

·        Upgrade of the pedestrian walkway between the new Plots Carpark and the Square.

·        Provision of 14No. additional parking spaces in The Square to include disabled and age-friendly parking.

·        Landscaping, public lighting, drainage and associated services.

·        All other associated Site and ancillary works.

Mr. Ciaran McAlary read out the CE report as presented which was previously circulated to members.

34 submissions were received and responses to all 34 submissions are detailed in CE report.

Members raised the following issues:

·        At what stage is Roscommon Co. Council ownership of The Plots and have the relevant landowners been contacted?

·        When is the carpark expected to be completed?

·        Is the access road wide enough and what steps to be taken to prevent HGV parking and/or overnight camping?

·        Was everyone contacted and made aware of the public consultation?

Response:

·        Evaluation company appointed by the Council and it is hoped that the landowners will cooperate. All landowners have been contacted, and confident land will be secured with agreement.

·        Road entrance to car park will accommodate 2 lanes of traffic all the way out to the N5.  Link to existing car park and lane to be widened. 6-meter walking distance.  Review widths in line with Safety Audit. Plan 60-70 car park spaces.

·        Short-term on-street parking – encourage workers to park off street.  Will work with Members regarding suggestions as to how this can be successful.

·        There will be restricted access for high-sided vehicles, improved lighting and signage, etc.

·        Public Consultation was advertised in local newspapers, social media and through the Town Team.

·        Council has learned from this process and the importance of engaging with people at pre-design stage to identify the issues before works commence.

·        Funding from RRDF.

Members welcomed the revised Part 8 and thanked the Team for their work.  Members specifically praised the mediation process with the people of Ballaghaderreen.  It is hoped this would be a model for future Part 8s in the county.  Denis Kelly, former Director of NWRA was praised for his role as mediator, along with Cllr. Michael Frain and Cllr. Liam Callaghan and the Ballaghaderreen Town Team.  Engagement with the towns people, businesses and responses to submissions was very successful. The people of Ballaghaderreen were commended for their courage and engaging with the mediation process.

Members noted that the previous Part 8 was voted on in good faith but welcomed the success of the mediation process which has resulted in the revised Part 8 today.

Chapel Lane carriageway to be rectified and the turning point at Flannery’s corner will be addressed.

On the PROPOSAL of Councillor Tom Crosby

             SECONDED by Councillor Sean Moylan

It was AGREED to that the Specified Development Part 8 – Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 62.25