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MEATH DRAFT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2020-2026

SUBMISSION RE LANDS AT DRUMMOND HOUSE, ENFIELD, CO. MEATH (“LU OBJ2” LANDS TO THE WEST OF ENFIELD)

On behalf of:

ANN HOLMES, CARMEL KELLY AND BRENDAN LITTLE

Taney Hall Eglinton Terrace Dundrum Dublin 14 D14C7F7 T: +353 1 6764522 E: [email protected] W: www.bmaplanning.ie

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Background

3. Draft Development Plan/ Zoning Sought

4. Conclusion

Appendix A – Zoning Maps 2009, 2013 and 2014

Appendix B – Technical Report (Waterman Moylan Engineering Consultants)

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1. INTRODUCTION

On behalf of Ann Holmes, Carmel Kelly and Brendan Little the following submission to the

Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020 – 2026 (hereafter the “Draft Plan”) is made in

respect of their lands to the west of Enfield on northern side of R148 and West of R159 at

Drummond House Enfield, Co. Meath.

The lands are described in Section 2.0 below.

Section 3.0 below provides details of the existing zoning of the lands and confirms that the

lands are zoned in the current Meath County Development Plan 2013 – 2019 (2014 Variation

No. 2) which includes 6 zoning objectives - A1 (Existing Residential), A2 (New Residential), B1

(Commercial, Town Or Village Centre), G1 (Community Infrastructure), E2 (General Enterprise

and Employment) and F1 (Open Space). (Refer to Maps in Appendix A)

The lands are also subject to a specific local objective LU OBJ2 which required the submission

of a masterplan and proposals to address phasing, design and layout, roads and servicing

issues.

In the context of the above, and without a reasoned justification for dezoning, our clients had

a reasonable expectation that the lands could be developed and had made investment in the

project on that basis dating back to 2007/2008. For this reason, they object to the proposed

Draft Plan 2020-2026 which proposes to dezone the lands to “RA – Rural Area”.

The purpose of the current submission is to seek the reinstatement of zoning on part of the

lands for “Residential” use. To protect the remainder of the holding, we also propose the

inclusion of an objective as a “strategic land reserve” for the remainder of the lands. This is

considered reasonable in the circumstances and allows development to progress on the lands

during the currency of the forthcoming County Development Plan while at the same time

allowing for longer term investment decisions to be made. As outlined in Section 3 below, we

believe that the planning rationale for the inclusion of the limited zoning for residential

development is strong and these lands can be zoned without undermining the integrity of the

Core Strategy.

The submission is supported by Waterman Moylan Engineering Consultants who outline the

transportation and engineering proposals for access and servicing of the lands - Appendix B.

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2. BACKGROUND

2.1 SUBJECT LANDS

Figure 1 is an aerial view of the lands and illustrates the location and extent of the lands in

proximity to Enfield.

The lands have been in the ownership of the Little family since 1957 when the parents of the current owners purchased it. Their mother, Marie Little (neé Daly), was born and grew up in Enfield, her parents (Edward and Jeanette Daly) having come to the town to run the post office and grocery store more than 100 years ago. The post office is still run by their descendants and a number of their grandchildren and their families continue to live in the area.

The subject lands have an area of 30 hectares (76 acres) and comprise a number of fields and

associated agricultural buildings located in the centre of the holding. The low point (80m OD)

on the site is the southeast corner at the junction of the Trim Road (R159) and the Dublin Road

(R148) to the high point at the northern tip (100m OD).

The lands are bounded by the Trim Road (R159) to the East, and the Dublin Road (R148) to

the South and the lands have frontage to both roads. The main access to the Drummond

House and the farm complex is currently provided via the existing R159 Trim Road and there

is a potential northern arm to the existing roundabout on the R148 Dublin Road.

There is an existing footpath that extends from Enfield Town Centre to the Baynefield housing

area on the R159 Trim Road which is directly opposite the Subject Lands.

The Royal Canal and railway line run in a southwest-northeast direction and beneath the

Dublin Road at a bridge located only 20 metres from the site boundary. Within a short distance

of crossing the rail/ canal bridge is Enfield Town Centre.

Enfield Railway Station is located on the opposite side of the rail/ canal corridor and is 400-

500 metres from the site.

Enfield Business Park is located about 50 metres from Drummond House on the opposite side

of the R159 Trim Road. Also in the immediate vicinity is a “mixed use” zoned site on the

opposite side of the Dublin Road.

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2.2 ZONING HISTORY

The current statutory Development Plan is the Meath County Development Plan 2013 – 2019

(the “County Plan”). The County Plan was adopted on 17th December 2012 and came into

effect on 22nd January 2013.

The zoning and policy provisions of the 2013 County Plan were based on the earlier Enfield

Local Area Plan 2009 – 2015, which was adopted in April 2009, and which zoned the subject

lands for 6 different zoning objectives. These were carried forward to the 2013 Plan and also

to the 2014 Variation (Variation No. 2) as described below.

It is not proposed to restate the contents of the 2009 LAP but it is important to contextualize

the submission by noting that the subject lands have been zoned in 3 previous Development

Plans/ Variations adopted by Meath County Council in 2009, 2013 and 2014. The 2009, 2013

and 2014 (Variation) zoning maps are reproduced below for ease of reference and the full

maps are included as Appendix A.

Variation No.2 (adopted on 19th May 2014) is the current position and the subject lands were

zoned for the following purposes: -

• A1 Existing Residential – “To protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential

communities. “

• A2 New Residential – “To provide for new residential communities with ancillary

community facilities, neighbourhood facilities and employment uses as considered

appropriate for the status of the centre in the Settlement Hierarchy.”

• B1 Commercial / Town or Village Centre – “To protect, provide for and / or improve town

and village centre facilities and uses.”

• G1 Community Infrastructure – “To provide for necessary community, social and

educational facilities.”

• E2 General Enterprise & Employment – “To provide for the creation of enterprise and

facilitate opportunities for employment through industrial, manufacturing, distribution,

warehousing and other general employment / enterprise uses in a good quality physical

environment.

• F1 Open Space – “To provide for and improve open spaces for active and passive

recreational amenities.”

In the Land Use Zoning Objectives Map, the Applicant’s Landholding are subject to Land Use

Objective 2 (LU OBJ 2) which has the following requirements: -

LU OBJ 2

“To require the preparation of a Master Plan for land to the west of the existing town

centre off the Trim road which seeks to provide for the development of a mix of uses

at this location including commercial, industrial, community and residential

development. The Master plan shall be submitted for the written agreement of the

Executive of the Planning Authority and shall accompany any planning application on

these lands. The plan shall provide for inter alia the following:

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1. A phasing arrangement for the development of the lands;

2. Pedestrian and cycle linkages from the site to the Town Centre;

3. Buildings of innovative high quality architectural design and layout;

4. A comprehensive landscaping scheme;

5. Provision of adequate public lighting and footpaths throughout the lands;

6. Infrastructural requirements including access for vehicle, pedestrians, cyclists and

people with disabilities, car parking and vehicle turning, and;

7. Site servicing information.

2009 LAP

2013 County Development Plan

2014 (Variation No. 2)

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3. DRAFT DEVELOPMENT PLAN / ZONING SOUGHT

3.1 DRAFT ZONING / ZONING SOUGHT

The Draft Plan zoning map for Enfield is available in digital form and the extract below is taken

from the version of the Draft Plan on the Council’s website.

The entire of the subject lands are now outside the Development Boundary of Enfield and the

following zoning objective applies to them: -

‘RA – Rural Areas’ To protect and promote in a balanced way, the development

of agriculture, forestry and rural-related enterprise,

biodiversity, the rural landscape, and the built and cultural

heritage.”

The proposal to dezone the subject lands to “RA – Rural Areas” is not justified and is not

supported on planning grounds and the proper planning and sustainable development

considerations for this are summarised in Section 4.2 below with reference to: -

• Zoning History

• Core Strategy

• Urban Form

• Roads and Transportation

• Servicing / Wastewater

Based on the planning rationale outlined and recognising the fact that development of the

lands is likely to be spread over a number of Development Plan periods, this submission

proposes zoning part of the lands, as follows.

ZONING SOUGHT

FROM: “RA – RURAL AREA”

TO: “A2 - NEW RESIDENTIAL” (5.9ha)

“A1 - EXISTING RESIDENTIAL” on Drummond House (0.3ha)

Note: A “Strategic Land Reserve” objective is sought for the remainder of the

LU-OBJ 2 lands.

Figure 2 below provides an outline of the lands we propose for zoning in the context of the

Draft Plan (Zoning Map), together with an OS Map showing the more immediate context of

the site.

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FIGURE 2: DRAFT DEVELOPMENT PLAN – ZONING SOUGHT

ZONING SOUGHT



“A1 - EXISTING RESIDENTIAL” on

Drummond House (0.3ha)

Note: A “Strategic Land Reserve” objective is

sought for the remainder of the LU-OBJ 2 lands.

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3.2 PLANNING JUSTIFICATION FOR ZONING SOUGHT

1. Zoning History – The lands have been zoned on 3 previous occasions to facilitate large

scale mix use development and the proposal to designate them as “Rural Area” lands is

not justified having regard to the proper planning and sustainable development of

Enfield.

As detailed above, the subject lands were zoned for large scale development in the most

recent Development Plans / Local Area Plans. On this basis, and based on previous

engagement with Meath County Council, our clients have a reasonable expectation that the

lands could be brought forward for development in the short to medium term on a phased

basis and in accordance with the principles contained in the masterplan required under

Specific Local Objective LU-OBJ2. In accordance with the requirements of LU-OBJ 2, our

clients’ have commenced preparation of the masterplan including feasibility studies in relation

to design and layout, access and servicing etc. The intention is to commence discussions with

the Planning Authority in the coming months to agree a masterplan for the development of

the lands.

Against the background of current housing demand, the more immediate focus is on

residential development on the southeastern part of the site. However, all design and

engineering studies undertaken have assumed a phased development of the overall lands.

As the enclosed report from Waterman Moylan Engineering Consultants confirms, there are

no significant engineering impediments to the development of the subject lands that would

justify their dezoning and these engineering issues are addressed below.

In terms of the zoning proposals now sought, the “A1 - Existing Residential” zoning of

Drummond House should be acknowledged and retained as this is an existing dwelling and

was zoned for Residential use in the previous Development Plans.

The “A2 - New Residential” zoning now sought on the subject lands generally corresponds to

the lands that are zoned A2 (New Residential) and B1 (Commercial/ Town or Village Centre)

in the current Development Plan and represents only a quarter of the lands zoned at present.

For reasons outlined below, these lands are very suitable for residential development and we

respectfully suggest that the Draft Plan proposals are not justified from a planning

perspective.

The proposed “RA – Rural Area” zoning in the Draft Plan constitutes a wedge of agricultural

land projecting into the town almost to the railway line and is located between zoned parcels

of land. Consequently, it does not reflect the current setting of the lands on the edge of the

urban area where farming is, and will become increasingly impractical. The Little family have

been moving away from agriculture in recent years and working towards the future

development of the lands based on the zoning introduced as far back as 2009.

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2. Core Strategy – The residential zoning of part of the subject lands as now proposed

does not undermine the Core Strategy projections for Enfield/ Meath.

In the absence of a specific justification in the Draft Plan, it would appear that the decision to

dezone the lands is arbitrary and is based on an exercise in reducing the amount of zoned land

in Enfield to come within the Core Strategy projections for residential and employment land.

If this is the case, we respectfully suggest that this is an overly rigid implementation of Core

Strategy which does not deliver optimum planning outcomes for Enfield or for Meath.

In terms of the request in this submission to reinstate the “A2” zoning, it is noted that the

subject lands are designated as “Phase 1” in the current Development Plan. The Draft Plan

proposes to zone “Phase 2” residential lands on the eastern side of the Town while removed

the zoning on the subject lands. Our client submits that there is no planning justification for

this proposed dezoning.

Having reviewed the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Eastern and Midlands

Region (2019) and the Core Strategy (Chapter 2) of the Draft Plan, it is considered that the

zoning sought in this submission does not undermine the Core Strategy calculations,

particularly given the tolerance that should be allowed to account for the assumptions made.

The 2016 population of Enfield is recorded as 3,239. Table 2.11 in the Core Strategy of the

Draft Plan (Chapter 2) identifies Enfield as a ‘Self – Sustaining Town’ with an expected

population increase of 1,000 people from 2020 – 2026 (ie. 4,239). In order to accommodate

this growth, there is only 15.75 hectares of land zoned for residential use. This includes a site

recently approved for an SHD development of 133 houses – refer to Point 4 below.

Based on these Core Strategy allocations, Section 2.0 of the Enfield Written Statement

identifies a housing allocation of 474 units in Enfield over the 2020 – 2026 period. This

calculation allows for “135 extant units not built at the time of writing” and assumes only 45

houses completed in the 2016-2019 period with 84 units potential on infill / brownfield lands.

The subject lands now sought for rezoning back to “A2 – New Residential” have an area of 5.9

ha (gross) and based on the assumed density of 35 units per hectare (net) could accommodate

c.175 units 1.

We request that the Planning Authority reconsiders the zoning allocation for Enfield and, in

doing so, gives full consideration of the wider planning implications of the decision to remove

the previously zoned block of residential land including, in particular, the following

considerations: -

1. There are no significant residential sites on the western side of Enfield, which will

contribute to imbalance in the settlement structure – see below.

1 Net Density - Gross Site Area reduced by 15% to allow for internal roads, road widening, infrastructure and open space etc.

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2. There are only 3 other residential parcels zoned in the entire town and this situation gives

rise to potential for restricted supply of housing due to developers’ capacity to build on

these sites and/or their slower release of housing to protect house price growth. For this

reason, it is important that the housing market in the town is not dominated by a very

small number of landowners.

3. Having regard to the mixed use zoning proposed for the site opposite the subject lands,

the release of residential lands to the west of the railway line provide a critical mass of

housing that allows for investment in wastewater infrastructure to be carried out in a

more strategic and efficient manner than the piecemeal approach that will result from the

subject lands being shelved at this time. The lead-in time in providing infrastructure,

potentially involving multiple landowners, needs to be borne in mind and therefore it is

imperative to look beyond the immediate 2026 Core Strategy allocations

4. The housing allocations for Enfield can be updated to take into account recent

permissions, including a Strategic Housing Development (SHD ABP-304296-19) granted by

An Bord Pleanála in 2019 for 133 houses on land adjacent to Enfield Relief Road, Enfield,

County Meath. Unlike our Client’s lands which include “Phase 1” residential lands in the

current Development Plan, these lands are “Phase 2” lands. They are more remote from

the town centre and less favourable in terms of accessibility to public transport. It is

considered that the granting of permission for this SHD should not be allowed to skew the

growth of the town away from the town centre and railway station. The Planning Authority

should not allow the granting of this SHD (in Material Contravention of the current Plan) to

allow these lands to effectively supplant existing “Phase 1” residential lands and prejudice

the future orderly growth of the town.

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3. Urban Form – A balanced approach to the development of Enfield supports the zoning

of the subject lands on the western side of the town to reflect proximity and access to

the Town Centre and Community Facilities and to counterbalance the significant

residential growth on the eastern side of the town.

Most of the recent residential development in Enfield has been to the east and south of the

Town within the physical boundary provided by the new ring road. Additional employment,

mixed use and educational lands have also been designated on the eastern side of the town.

Topographical constraints, mainly as a consequence of the railway and canal corridor, have

restricted development to the west and north. The diagram below illustrates this imbalance

in the town which is now to be exacerbated by the decision to dezone the subject lands in the

Draft Plan.

Diagram of Urban Form illustrating proximity of subject lands to Town

Centre and suitability for development in terms of achievement of a

compact settlement

There is a strong case for Residential zoning to the west of the railway / canal where the

subject site offers the opportunity to consolidate and improve this area of the town and to

faciltate an integrated approach to the subject lands with the existing residential area of

Baynefield to the immediate east of the site.

133no. Residential Units granted (ABP 304296-18) on “Phase 2” lands

SUBJECT LANDS

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The diagram above also shows the relative location of the other “A2” zoned lands in Enfield,

including the recently approved Strategic Housing Development (SHD) permission adjacent to

the Inner Relief Road. As stated above, these lands are “Phase 2” lands in the current County

Development Plan and it is considered that the subject lands are more suitable for zoning

having regard to the Council’s policy for ‘Small Towns’ generally (SSOBJ 13) and the policy for

Enfield which states:-

SP1 – To promote the future development of the town as a compact settlement with

a pedestrian friendly environment, a legible and coherent physical form, and a variety

of land uses and amenities’

(emphasis added)

The current zoning proposals have dezoned the subject lands while retaining zoning on lands

that are more remote from the town centre and therefore less suitable in terms of the

sequential approach promoted in the Sustainable Urban Housing Guidelines for Planning

Authorities, 2009.

The lands to the west of the town have the potential to accommodate a variety of land uses,

including residential on the subject lands as provided for in the current Plan.

The Enfield Business Park located adjacent to the site has significant scope for expansion

and the masterplan promoted by the developers2 extends to circa 11 hectares with

light industrial, warehousing and commercial uses catered for with potential for

several hundred jobs.

There is also need to consider the development of the “mixed use” site on the southern

side of the R148 and it is likely that this site, which was the subject of a recent

unsuccessful planning application, will be redesigned and developed within the

lifetime of the next Development Plan.

4. Access and Transport – The lands are accessible to a wide range of existing commercial,

social and community facilities in Enfield Town Centre and are accessible by all transport

modes.

The lands are within close proximity to commercial, community and social facilities in Enfield.

Enfield Town Centre has a wide range of commercial, social and community services including

a range of local shops and non-retail services, and supermarkets (SuperValu and Tesco). The

Town Centre zone extends to the railway line less than 50 metres from the site and the heart

of the town is only 300-400 metres from the site.

Located adjacent to the town centre are schools and a number of childcare facilities, medical

facilities, pharmacy and other social and community services, including the Garda Station.

2 www.enfieldbusinesspark.ie

http://www.enfieldbusinesspark.ie/

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The Technical Report prepared by Waterman Moylan addresses the roads and transportation

characteristics and potential of the subject lands and confirm that: -

• Roads - The lands can be served from the existing access to the site via Drummond

House and there is potential for access to be gained via the northern arm of the

existing roundabout on the R148 Dublin Road.

• Pedestrian and Cycle Access The subject lands are located close to the existing urban

core, within the 60kph speed limit and access can easily be obtained to the site from

the R148 Dublin Road or R159 Trim Road with a minor upgrade and extension of

existing footpath/ cycle facilities.

• Public Transport (Rail and Bus)- The Enfield Written Statement in the 2013 – 2019

Development Plan describes the town as having ‘an enviable level of public transport,

located off the M4 and benefits from multi modal transport linkages being served by

a rail line’ (Pg. 389). The subject lands are within walking distance (400-500 metres)

of Enfield Railway Station which currently offers 10 rail services each day.

There are bus routes directly adjacent to the site and a number of public and private

bus companies serving bus stops within a short walking distance on Main Street.

The subject site is therefore a site that is extremely well placed to respond to the

Government policy as annunciated in various publications including Project Ireland

2040 – National Planning Framework which promotes new residential developments

located close to public transport. National Policy Objective 33 states as follows: -

5. Infrastructure / Services – The Enfield Wastewater Treatment infrastructure is being

upgraded and the site can be connected to existing infrastructure in close proximity to

the site.

The Technical Report prepared by Waterman Moylan addresses the water supply, foul

drainage and surface water/ flooding issues associated with the lands.

The Report confirms that the lands are serviceable and there is no infrastructural reason why

the lands should not be zoned for development.

Existing deficiencies in water infrastructure are being addressed by Irish Water and the

upgrades to resolve the capacity issues for water supply and wastewater treatment will be in

place by 2024. The detailed proposals to serve individual sites is a matter for planning

applications. In the case of the subject lands, Waterman Moylan has indicated that the

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development proposals for the subject lands will include a new wastewater pumping station

to replace the substandard Trim Road Wastewater Pumping Station.

4. CONCLUSION

The proposal to dezone the subject lands to “RA – Rural Areas” is not justified and is not

supported on planning grounds and the following proper planning and sustainable

development considerations.

• Zoning History – The lands have been zoned on 3 previous occasions to facilitate large

scale mix use development and the proposal to designate them as “Rural Area” lands is

not justified on planning grounds.

• Core Strategy – The residential zoning of part of the subject lands as now proposed does

not undermine the Core Strategy projections for Enfield/ Meath.

• Urban Form – A balanced approach to the development of Enfield supports the zoning of

the subject lands on the western side of the town to reflect proximity and access to the

Town Centre and Community Facilities and to counterbalance the significant residential

growth on the eastern side of the town.

• Access and Transport – The lands are accessible to a wide range of existing commercial,

social and community facilities in Enfield Town Centre and are accessible by all transport

modes.

Based on the planning rationale outlined and recognising the fact that development of the

lands is likely to be spread over a number of Development Plan periods, this submission

proposes zoning part of the lands, as follows.

ZONING SOUGHT



“A1 - EXISTING RESIDENTIAL” on Drummond House (0.3ha)

Note: A “Strategic Land Reserve” objective is sought for the remainder of the

LU-OBJ 2 lands.

We look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Ray Ryan

BMA Planning

March 2020

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Appendix A Zoning Maps – 2009, 2013 and 2014

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Appendix B Technical Report

(Waterman Moylan Engineering Consultants)

Lands at Dublin Road, Enfield, Co Meath

Submission to Meath County Council Draft Meath County Development Plan 2020 – 2026. Engineering Report

February 2020

Waterman Moylan Consulting Engineers Limited

Block S, East Point Business Park, Alfie Byrne Road, Dublin D03 H3F4 www.waterman-moylan.ie

Client Name: Ann Holmes, Carmel Kelly and Brendan Little

Document Reference: 20-025r.001

Project Number: 20-025

Quality Assurance – Approval Status

This document has been prepared and checked in accordance with Waterman Group’s IMS (BS EN ISO 9001: 2008, BS EN ISO 14001: 2004 and BS OHSAS 18001:2007)

Issue Date Prepared by Checked by Approved by

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B McCann

J Gibbons J Gibbons

Comments

Disclaimer

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This report is confidential to the Client and we accept no responsibility of whatsoever nature to third parties to whom this report, or any part thereof, is made known. Any such party relies on the report at its own risk.


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Content

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Terms of Reference ......................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Location ............................................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Documents Consulted ...................................................................................................... 1

1.4 Topography ...................................................................................................................... 2

2. Roads ........................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Background ...................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 R148 Dublin Road ............................................................................................................ 3

2.3 R159 Dublin Road ............................................................................................................ 4

2.4 R159 Trim Road ............................................................................................................... 5

3. Access ......................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Existing Access ................................................................................................................ 7

3.2 Future Access .................................................................................................................. 9

4. Road Improvements ................................................................................................................. 10

5. Public Transport ....................................................................................................................... 11

5.1 Background .................................................................................................................... 11

5.2 Bus ................................................................................................................................. 11

5.3 Train ............................................................................................................................... 12

6. Traffic ......................................................................................................................................... 13

6.1 Existing Traffic Flow ....................................................................................................... 13

6.2 Traffic Impact of Proposed Development....................................................................... 13

7. Water Supply ............................................................................................................................. 14

7.1 Existing ........................................................................................................................... 14

7.2 Capacity to Supply Future Development ....................................................................... 14

7.3 Phasing of Development on the Subject Lands ............................................................. 14

7.4 Water Conservation ....................................................................................................... 14

7.5 Wayleaves ...................................................................................................................... 15

8. Wastewater Drainage ............................................................................................................... 16

8.1 Existing ........................................................................................................................... 16

8.2 Capacity to Serve Future Development ......................................................................... 17

8.3 Proposals for the Subject Lands .................................................................................... 17

8.4 Phasing of Development on the Subject Lands ............................................................. 17

8.5 Wayleaves ...................................................................................................................... 18

9. Surface Water Drainage ........................................................................................................... 19

9.1 Existing ........................................................................................................................... 19



9.2 Surface Water from a Future Development ................................................................... 19

9.3 Wayleaves ...................................................................................................................... 19

10. Flooding ..................................................................................................................................... 20

10.1 OPW Flood Mapping ...................................................................................................... 20

10.2 Meath County Council Development Plan 2013 – 2019 ................................................ 21

10.3 Summary of Flooding Assessment ................................................................................ 21

11. Utilities ....................................................................................................................................... 22

11.1 Description ..................................................................................................................... 22

11.2 Record Maps .................................................................................................................. 22

11.3 Diversion of Existing Services ........................................................................................ 24

12. Summary ................................................................................................................................... 25

Figures

Figure 1 Location Map (boundary of lands outlined in blue) ................................................................ 2

Figure 2 Aerial View of Roundabout at junction R148 and R159 ......................................................... 3

Figure 3 R148 west of Roundabout (subject lands on left) .................................................................. 4

Figure 4 R159 Dublin Road East of Roundabout (subject lands on right) ........................................... 5

Figure 5 R159 Trim Road east of site (subject lands on right) ............................................................. 6

Figure 6 Locations of Existing Access Points ....................................................................................... 7

Figure 7 Existing Access No 1 at Roundabout ..................................................................................... 8

Figure 8 Existing Access No 2 on R159 Trim Road (east) ................................................................... 8

Figure 9 Locations of Proposed Access ............................................................................................... 9

Figure 11 Location of Proposed Road Upgrades ............................................................................... 10

Figure 12 Walking Distance to Bus Stops on Main Street ................................................................. 11

Figure 13 Walking Distance to Enfield Railway Station ..................................................................... 12

Figure 14 Watermain Layout .............................................................................................................. 15

Figure 15 Wastewater Drainage ......................................................................................................... 16

Figure 16 Location of Proposed Wastewater Pumping Station .......................................................... 18

Figure 17 Extract from OPW Flood Map (subject lands outlined in red) ............................................ 20

Figure 18 Flood Map from Enfield Settlement Review ....................................................................... 21

Figure 19 Electrical Infrastructure operated by ESB Networks .......................................................... 22

Figure 20 Gas Infrastructure operated by Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) ............................................. 23

Figure 21 Communications Network operated by Eir ......................................................................... 23

Appendices

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1. Introduction

1.1 Terms of Reference

This Engineering Report for lands at Dublin Road, Enfield, Co Meath has been prepared by

Waterman Moylan on behalf of Ann Holmes, Carmel Kelly and Brendan Little to accompany a

submission by BMA Planning to Meath County Council in relation to the Draft Meath County

Development Plan 2020 – 2026..

The report addresses the engineering requirements for development of the lands including

• Roads and Access

• Water Supply

• Wastewater Drainage

• Surface Water Drainage

• Flooding

• Utility Services (Electricity, Gas and Communications).

For the purpose of this report, the lands are also referred to as the ‘subject lands’ or the ‘subject site’.

1.2 Location

The lands which extend to some 30 ha (76 acres), are located on the R148 Dublin Road formerly the

N4 Dublin - Galway national primary road. Enfield was by-passed when the adjacent M4 Motorway

opened in 2005. See Figure 1.

The R148 Dublin Road and the R159 Dublin Road form the southern boundary of the lands and the

R159 Trim Road forms the eastern boundary.

1.3 Documents Consulted

The following documents were consulted during the preparation of this report.

• Enfield Written Statement, Volume 5, Meath County Development Plan 2013 – 2019.

• Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA), Appendix 6, Meath County Development Plan

2013 – 2019.

• OPW Flood Maps

• Utility Record Maps

- Irish Water

- Eir

- ESB Networks

- Gas Networks Ireland

The record maps for these utilities are included in Appendix A.

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1.4 Topography

The subject lands are generally triangular in shape with substantial frontages onto the R148 Dublin

Road (south), the R159 Dublin Road (south) and the R159 Trim Road (east).

The lands rise in level at an average slope of approx. 1 in 40 from 80.0 mOD at the southeast corner

to 84.0 mOD at the southwest corner and 100.0 mOD at the northern tip.

Figure 1 Location Map (boundary of lands outlined in blue)

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2. Roads

2.1 Background

The main roads in the area of the subject lands are the R148 Dublin Road which forms part of the

Southern Relief Road around Enfield and the R159 Dublin Road. These roads intersect at a large

three-arm roundabout with provision for a future fourth arm to access the subject lands. See Figure

2.

Dublin Road was formerly the N4 national primary route between Dublin and Galway. Enfield was

by-passed in 2005 when the adjacent Kinnegad – Mullingar section of the M4 Motorway was opened

to traffic. At the same time, the connection between Dublin Road and the M4 interchange was added.

Following the completion of the M4, Dublin Road, to the west of the roundabout was reclassified as

regional route R148.and the N4 between the roundabout and the Trim Road was reclassified as

regional route R159.

Figure 2 Aerial View of Roundabout at junction R148 and R159

(Subject Lands on right)

2.2 R148 Dublin Road

The subject lands have a frontage of some 470 metres onto the western section of Dublin Road.

The R148 to the west of the roundabout has a wide single carriageway with a good vertical and

horizontal alignment. There are hard shoulders on the both sides but no cycle or pedestrian facilities.

The road is served by public lighting. See Figure 3.

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The existing speed limit on the R148 is 60 kph increasing to 80 kph midway along the frontage of the

subject lands.

Figure 3 R148 west of Roundabout (subject lands on left)

2.3 R159 Dublin Road

The subject lands have a frontage of some 230 metres onto the eastern section of Dublin Road.

The R159 Dublin Road to the east of the roundabout has a wide single carriageway with a good

vertical and horizontal alignment. The road is served by public lighting. See Figure 4.

There is a footpath on the south side and a hard shoulder on the north side. There are no cycle

facilities to the east of the roundabout.

Traffic calming has been provided on the R159 Dublin Road in the form of median hatching and

rumble strips on the approaches to the roundabout to reduce traffic speeds.

The existing speed limit on the R159 Dublin Road is 60 kph reducing to 50 kph at the speed limit

gateway on the approaches to the town centre (midway between the roundabout and the R159 Trim

Road junction).

There is also a 3.0 tonne weight limit on this section of road.

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Figure 4 R159 Dublin Road East of Roundabout (subject lands on right)

2.4 R159 Trim Road

The subject lands have a frontage of some 320 metres onto the southern section of Trim Road.

Along the eastern boundary of the lands, the R159 Trim Road has a carriageway of standard width

and a footpath on the east side. See Figure 5.

This section of road has a good vertical alignment but a curved horizontal alignment.

The existing speed limit is 50 kph and the road is served by public lighting.

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Figure 5 R159 Trim Road east of site (subject lands on right)

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3. Access

3.1 Existing Access

There are two existing access points from the surrounding roads onto the subject lands.

Access No 1 is a field gate located at the north western corner of the roundabout. The junction

sightlines are not particularly good at this location. See Figures 6 and 7.

Access No 2 to Drummond House is located on the inside of a bend on the R159 Trim Road. The

junction sightlines are good at this location. See Figures 6 and 9.

Figure 6 Locations of Existing Access Points

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Figure 7 Existing Access No 1 at Roundabout

(subject lands on left)

Figure 8 Existing Access No 2 on R159 Trim Road (east)

(subject lands behind Drummond House)

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3.2 Future Access

During the preparation of this report, a review was undertaken of the options for future access to the

subject lands if developed on foot of a future planning permission(s).

The review concluded that two access points would be appropriate. These would be located in the

same locations as the two existing access points save for Access No 1 which would become the

fourth arm of the existing three arm roundabout.

The proposed locations of the two upgraded access points are shown on Figure 9.

Both locations would be located in areas with good horizontal and vertical alignment and have good

sightlines.

Figure 9 Locations of Proposed Access

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4. Road Improvements

In addition to the new access points, upgrading of the pedestrian and cycle infrastructure would be

carried out by the applicants on foot of a planning permission. The upgrades would include

• Upgrade works to R148 / R159 junction (New traffic signals, pedestrian crossing points and

bus stop).

• Improvement works to R159 Dublin Road frontage (New footpath, cycle lane, cycle crossing

facilities and pedestrian crossing facilities).

• A widened speed limit gateway on R159 Dublin Road to accommodate the new footpath and

cycle track.

• Improvement works to the R159 Trim Road (New footpath)

The locations of the upgrade works are shown on Figure 11.

Figure 10 Location of Proposed Road Upgrades

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5. Public Transport

5.1 Background

Enfield and the subject lands are in close proximity to and well served by public transport.

This enviable position was acknowledged by Meath County Council (MCC), A Bord Pleanala (ABP)

and the National Transport Authority (NTA) during the assessment of a recent planning application

on an adjoining site.

5.2 Bus

Enfield is very well services by bus services operated by a number of different companies. The

services provided include: -

• Bus Eireann on Route 20 / X20 Dublin – Enfield – Galway and Route 115 / 115A Dublin –

Enfield – Mullingar.

• Kearns Transport on Route 820 Edenderry - Enfield, Route 845 Dublin – Enfield - Birr, Route

847 Dublin – Enfield - Portumna and Route 763 Dublin Airport – Enfield – Galway.

The subject lands are within a 6-minute walking distance (500 metres) of the bus stops on Main

Street. See Figure 12.

The walking time will be further reduced by the provision of a new bus stop to be located on Dublin

Road at the access to the subject lands from the existing roundabout.

Figure 11 Walking Distance to Bus Stops on Main Street

(lands outlined in red)

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5.3 Train

In addition to the bus services described above, Irish Rail provide ten rail services in each direction

serving Enfield Station on the Dublin – M3 Parkway – Longford and the Dublin – Sligo routes.

The subject lands are also within a 7-minute (500 metres) walking distance of the Enfield Railway

Station. See Figure 13.

Figure 12 Walking Distance to Enfield Railway Station

(lands outlined in red)

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6. Traffic

6.1 Existing Traffic Flow

Traffic surveys carried out for another development on adjoining lands recorded the peak hour

movements at the following junctions:

• Existing roundabout at the junction R148 Dublin Road / R159 Dublin Road and the R148

Enfield Relief Road.

• Existing T-junction at intersection R159 Dublin Road / Main Street and the R159 Trim Road.

The surveys were carried out in September 2017 during the periods 07h00-10h00 and 16h00-19h00.

The results of the survey are presented in Table 1. It will be noted that the local traffic flow at the

inner T-junction was some 10% lower that the regional traffic flow at the R148 Roundabout.

Table 1 Peak Hour Flow Through Junctions pcus

Junction AM Peak Hour

08h00 – 09h00

PM Peak Hour

16h00 -19h00

R148 Roundabout 969 1,140

R159 T-junction 890 924

6.2 Traffic Impact of Proposed Development

The proposed development on the subject lands will have a very limited impact on the operation of

the surrounding road network.

Depending on the modal split, density of development and the trip distribution adopted, the

development generated flows through both junctions are likely to be in the order of 5%, the trigger

value at which a Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) would be required for congested areas

under Section 11.18 of the County Development Plan.

In the case of the proposed development, it is considered that the traffic impact of the proposed

development will not be significant.

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7. Water Supply

7.1 Existing

The existing mains supplying potable water in the area are a 150mm dia looped main on Main Street

and a 150mm dia main on the R159 Trim Road.

The existing water supply installation includes hydrants, sluice valves and air valves.

A section of the Irish Water record drawing illustrating the main described above is reproduced as

Figure x below. The full drawing is included in Appendix A.

7.2 Capacity to Supply Future Development

The water supply for Enfield is provided by the Enfield Water Supply Scheme comprising source

boreholes, a water treatment plant and an underground system of distribution mains. The Scheme

has a design capacity of 6,000 population equivalent (PE) compared to a projected population of

4,200 persons by 2026.

Notwithstanding the fact that the current population is below the capacity of the Scheme, the capacity

of the system to supply future development is constrained by the capacity of the existing source

borehole from which the system gets its supply.

Since 2014, the water supply network throughout the country has been under the control of Irish

Water.

Irish Water currently includes a groundwater review project on its Capital Investment Plan. This

review identified the capital works required to service the water supply zone up to 2033. The review

was completed in 2019.

7.3 Phasing of Development on the Subject Lands

The timescale in which the existing deficiency in water supply will be made is good by Irish Water is

programmed to be in 2021. Such a program will integrate very well with the program for zoning and

development of the subject lands.

The applicants appreciate development of the subject lands are subject to the conditions of a future

connection agreement with Irish Water.

As advised by Irish Water, a water supply will be available for the subject lands within the timescale

envisaged for zoning and development.

7.4 Water Conservation

The proposed development will incorporate water conservation measures such as rainwater

harvesting, low flow wc’s incorporating reduced capacity cisterns, aerating taps and similar such

measures.

Leak detection will be implemented through the metering of supply at the connection to the public

main.

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7.5 Wayleaves

No registered wayleaves for water supply services were found within the property boundary during

a search on Landirect, the website operated by the Property Registration Authority.

Figure 13 Watermain Layout

(watermain shown in dark blue and lands outlined in red)

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8. Wastewater Drainage

8.1 Existing

The existing wastewater collection system in the area of the subject lands comprises the following

sewers: -

• A 225 mm dia public sewer flowing in a south-westerly direction along the west bank of the

canal and discharging into the Trim Road Wastewater Pumping Station which is substandard

and located in a manhole adjacent to the canal bridge.

• A 100mm dia rising main from the Trim Road Wastewater Pumping Station Pumping Station

discharging in an easterly direction under the canal and railway to a gravity sewer on the

east side of the railway.

• A 225mm dia sewer on the north side of MainStreet discharging to the Enfield Wastewater

Treatment Plant.

A section of the Irish Water record drawing illustrating the sewers and pumping station described

above is reproduced as Figure 15 below. The full drawing is included in Appendix A.

Figure 14 Wastewater Drainage

(foul sewer shown in red and lands outlined in red)

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8.2 Capacity to Serve Future Development

The town of Enfield and surrounding area is served by the Enfield Wastewater Treatment (WWTP).

The biological capacity of the plant to serve new developments is limited. However, the hydraulic

capacity does not suffer the same limitation.

Since 2014, the foul drainage network throughout the country has been under the control of Irish

Water.

The Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant was upgraded by Irish Water in 2016.

A further upgrade is required to serve new developments. Irish Water has this project on their current

investment plan scheduled to be complete by 2020 / 2021.

Enquiries to Irish Water in February 2019 confirmed that the upgrade works to the capacity of the

Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant are included in the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for completion

in 2024.

In the interim and subject to the developer obtaining the appropriate statutory permissions. Irish

Water is allowing the temporary provision of private wastewater treatment plants on the developer’s

site prior to connection to the Irish Water network with a by-pass facility for when the Enfield

Wastewater Treatment Plant is upgraded by Irish Water.

8.3 Proposals for the Subject Lands

Preliminary proposals for foul drainage from the subject lands are for wastewater to drain via gravity

to a proposed new foul sewerage pumping station which is to be located in the south eastern corner

of the lands. See Figure 16.

The capacity of the new pumping station will include not only the subject lands and other adjoining

zoned and undeveloped lands but also flows from the existing sewer serving the area on the west

bank of the canal.

The existing sewer on the west bank of the canal would be diverted into the new pumping station

and the existing Trim Road Wastewater Pumping Station decommissioned.

The outflow from the new pumping station would be discharged through a new rising main to the

existing rising main. The existing rising main would continue to discharge under the railway and canal

to the existing gravity sewer at the rear of Main Street and thence to the Enfield WWTP.

The effect of the proposal would be to render the existing substandard Trim Road Wastewater

Pumping Station redundant and also to increase the capacity of the foul drainage network in the

area.

8.4 Phasing of Development on the Subject Lands

The timescale in which the existing deficiency in wastewater treatment will be made is good by Irish

Water is 2021.

The applicants appreciate development of the subject lands are subject to the conditions of a future

connection agreement with Irish Water.

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As advised by Irish Water, wastewater treatment capacity will be available for the subject lands within

the timescale envisaged for development.

8.5 Wayleaves

No registered wayleaves for wastewater sewers were found within the property boundary during a

search on Landirect, the website operated by the Property Registration Authority.

Figure 15 Location of Proposed Wastewater Pumping Station

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9. Surface Water Drainage

9.1 Existing

There are no existing surface water sewers within the boundaries of the subject lands which is

currently undeveloped.

9.2 Surface Water from a Future Development

In compliance with the stormwater policy set out in Section 7.16 of the Meath County Development

Plan 2013 – 2019 to promote and incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in new

developments, it is proposed that surface water from the developed lands will drain via gravity to

soakaways on within the boundaries of the lands.

The soakaways will be designed in accordance with BRE Digest 365. The surface water will percolate

naturally to ground with storage provided within the soakaways to accommodate the 1 in 100-year

storm and the projected effects of climate change.

The SUDS selection process which will be used for these lands will be is in accordance with the

SuDS selection flow chart in Figure 48, Section 6.5, Volume 3 of the Greater Dublin Strategic

Drainage Study (GDSDS)GD.

The characteristics of the site will be utilised to select the various SUDS techniques that would be

applicable. The designers will consider the use and effectiveness of all appropriate SUDS devices

as part of the site SUDS strategy including water butts, petrol interceptors and soakaways.

If the permeability of the underlying subsoil is determined to be too low for soakaways, stormwater

runoff from the subject lands will be attenuated within the boundaries of the lands so as to limit the

rate of discharge to the equivalent of the runoff from the current undeveloped lands.

For any buildings which are sufficiently large in area, green roofs will be incorporated into the

stormwater drainage system.

The effectiveness of each SUDS / drainage mechanism proposed is outlined below:

9.3 Wayleaves

No registered wayleaves for surface water sewers were found within the property boundary during a

search on Landirect, the website operated by the Property Registration Authority.

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10. Flooding

10.1 OPW Flood Mapping

The OPW Flood Hazard Mapping website provides historical flood event information for Ireland by

identifying areas, which suffered from tidal, coastal, fluvial or surface water flooding.

The information and mapping on the OPW website do not show any flooding in the Enfield area. See

Figure 18.

Figure 16 Extract from OPW Flood Map (subject lands outlined in red)

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10.2 Meath County Council Development Plan 2013 – 2019

Table 7.1 of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for County Meath included in Appendix 6 of the

Development Plan advises that Enfield is ‘Not at fluvial Flood Risk’.

Following a settlement review, Table 10.2 concluded in relation to Enfield ‘No SFRA required.

Implement Flood Risk Management Policies from CDP’. See Figure 19.

Figure 17 Flood Map from Enfield Settlement Review

(subject lands outlined in green)

10.3 Summary of Flooding Assessment

From both the OPW website and the County Development Plan, it can be seen that the subject

lands are not located in a flood zone.

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11. Utilities

11.1 Description

An extensive network of utilities including electricity, gas and communications is available in the

local area to serve the needs of a development on the subject lands.

A section of the ESB Networks record drawing illustrating the electrical infrastructure is reproduced

as Figure 19 below. The full drawing is included in Appendix A.

A section of the Bord Gais record drawing illustrating the gas infrastructure is reproduced as Figure

20 below. The full drawing is included in Appendix A.

A section of the Eir record drawing illustrating the communications infrastructure is reproduced as

Figure 21 below. The full drawing is included in Appendix A.

11.2 Record Maps

Figure 18 Electrical Infrastructure operated by ESB Networks

(subject lands outlined in red)

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Figure 19 Gas Infrastructure operated by Gas Networks Ireland (GNI)

Figure 20 Communications Network operated by Eir

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11.3 Diversion of Existing Services

The only utility infrastructure within the boundaries of the subject lands are the overhead electrical

lines operated by ESB Networks.

In order to fully develop the subject lands, the existing overhead lines across the lands will need to

be diverted.

Such diversion can readily be put in place in conjunction with the agreement of ESB Networks.

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12. Summary

Background

This Engineering Assessment Report for lands at Dublin Road, Enfield, Co Meath has been prepared

by Waterman Moylan on behalf of Ann Holmes, Carmel Kelly and Brendan Little to accompany a

submission by BMA Planning to Meath County Council in relation to the Draft Meath County

Development Plan 2020 – 2026..

Water Infrastructure

Any existing deficiencies in the water infrastructure are being addressed by Irish Water and the

upgrades to resolve all of the capacity issues for both water supply and wastewater treatment will be

in place by 2024 before completion of the zoning, planning permission and development stages of

the subject lands.

In the interim and pending completion of the upgrades to the Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant,

Irish Water is accepting treated wastewater from new developments.

Roads

The subject lands are very well served by roads whose capacity as former national primary road and

now regional route greatly exceeds the existing and future local traffic volumes.

High quality access is available from the existing roundabout on the R148 Dublin Road and from the

R159 Trim Road.

Flooding

The subject lands are not located within a Flood Zone or subject to flooding.

Stormwater

The development of the subject lands will include the incorporation of SuDS (Sustainable Urban

Drainage Systems) with stormwater soaking away to the underlying subsoil thereby restricting the

outflow from the lands to existing pre-development levels.

Wastewater

The development of the subject lands will include a new wastewater pumping station to replace the

substandard Trim Road Wastewater Pumping Station.

Utilities

There is an extensive network of existing services, both underground and over ground, to serve any

future development on the subject lands.

Wayleaves

There are no registered wayleaves for the subject lands which would inhibit or restrict their

development.

Benefits of Development

A number of positive upgrades to the surrounding infrastructure will be put in place as part of any

development on the subject lands. These upgrades will include: -

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• Improved capacity and safety at the roundabout

• New pedestrian facilities and cycle facilities on Dublin Road and on Trim Road.

• Removal of an existing unsafe access at the roundabout

• Replacement of the existing substandard pumping station

Summary

In terms of engineering infrastructure, the subject lands are located in an area where the appropriate

roads and services are either currently available or will become available within the timescale for

development.

In summary, there are no engineering or infrastructural reasons why the subject lands should not

continue to be zoned for development.



APPENDICES

A. Record Drawings

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3612011s5504 SFRa live Report (v1.11 December 2012).doc

Strategic Flood Risk assessment for County Meath

A.16 ENFIELD

Settlement Area 199.96 Ha

Zoning within Flood Zone A and/or B? No

Area for Further Assessment under CFRAM programme? No

© Ordnance Survey Ireland & Government of Ireland, Meath 2012/31/CCMAThe Flood Zone mapping has been produced in accordance with the Planning Guidelines and therefore ignores the impact of flood protection structures. Areas protected by flood defences still carry a residual risk of flooding due to overtopping or breach, there may also be no guarantee of maintenance in perpetuity. Areas that benefit from defences are annotated separately. Note that Flood Zone mapping is only reproduced within the settlement development boundary. Flood Zone A – Fluvial: 1 in 100 year or 1% AEP, Tidal: 1 in 200 year or 0.5% AEP. Flood Zone B – 1 in 1000 year or 0.1% AEP.

Flood Zone mapping data source n/a

Historical Flooding Main Street, Enfield Recurring (minor surface water issue)

Comment The Royal Canal runs through Enfield. The Flood Zones map fluvial and tidal flood risk. They do not take into account flood risk from artificial / manmade channels. However, as the Canal does not comprise significant embankments flood risk is not considered as being high. Therefore management of flood risk can be achieved through the adoption of the policies set out in the CDP.

Some potential for surface water ponding in the north-east and south-west of the settlement.

Conclusion No SFRA requiredImplement Flood Risk Management policies from CDP

Appendix 06 SFRA Appendicies.zip 16

A.16 Enfield

Settlement Area 199.96 Ha

Zoning within Flood Zone A and/or B? No

Area for Further Assessment under CFRAM

programme?

No

© Ordnance Survey Ireland & Government of Ireland, Meath 2012/31/CCMA

The Flood Zone mapping has been produced in accordance with the Planning Guidelines and therefore ignores the

impact of flood protection structures. Areas protected by flood defences still carry a residual risk of flooding due to overtopping or breach, there may also be no guarantee of maintenance in perpetuity. Areas that benefit from defences

are annotated separately. Note that Flood Zone mapping is only reproduced within the settlement development boundary. Flood Zone A – Fluvial: 1 in 100 year or 1% AEP, Tidal: 1 in 200 year or 0.5% AEP. Flood Zone B – 1 in 1000 year or 0.1% AEP.

Flood Zone mapping data source n/a

Historical Flooding Main Street, Enfield Recurring (minor surface water

issue)

Comment The Royal Canal runs through Enfield. The Flood Zones

map fluvial and tidal flood risk. They do not take into

account flood risk from artificial / manmade channels.

However, as the Canal does not comprise significant

embankments flood risk is not considered as being

high. Therefore management of flood risk can be

achieved through the adoption of the policies set out in

the CDP.

Some potential for surface water ponding in the north-

east and south-west of the settlement.

Conclusions No SFRA required

Implement Flood Risk Management policies from CDP

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