Project Description
The proposed Attireesh Greenway Link will provide a connection on the north side of the new N5 from the existing cycle underpass to connect to the Great Western Greenway and the Western Way at its junction with the Attireesh Road, L6813. This proposal will serve as an alternative to using the Attireesh Road thus removing the majority of cycle traffic using the Attireesh Road to access the Great Western Greenway. In conjunction with this it is proposed to provide a better connection from the greenway route from Westport Town via the severed Attireesh Road to the cycle underpass located to the south of the N5.
The proposal includes:
- A 3m wide paved shared pedestrian/cycle greenway from the north side of the N5 cycle underpass at Deerpark East townland, Westport, designed in accordance with National Transport Authority’s Cycle Design Manual
- A 3m wide paved shared pedestrian/cycle greenway link from the north side of the severed Attireesh Road linking to the Active Travel facility to the south of the N5.
- An amenity area with greenway facilities, i.e., signage, benches, bicycle facilities, etc
- Landscaping appropriate for a greenway within an urban/semi-urban setting and ancillary works on the proposal.
Attireesh Greenway Link - Part 8 Particulars Report
Attireesh Greenway Link - Part 8 Plans
Appropriate Assessment
An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report was prepared by Roughan & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Mayo County Council, to examine the details of the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link and the relevant European Site, the Clew Bay SAC. This report has concluded, on the basis of objective information, that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects, is not likely to give rise to impacts that would constitute likely significant effects in view of the Conservation Objectives of this site.
The Competent Authority, Mayo County Council, has found in completing its AA Screening in respect of the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link, that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site, in view of best scientific knowledge and the Conservation Objectives of the sites concerned. As such Mayo County Council, as the Competent Authority, has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required in respect of the proposed development.
Appropriate Assessment Screening Determination
Appropriate Assessment Screening Report
Environmental Impact Assessment
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Report was prepared by Roughan & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Mayo County Council, to examine the likely significant environmental impacts of the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link.
The EIA Screening found that there are no likely significant effects arising from the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link. There will be imperceptible to slight, temporary effects during the construction phase. These can be avoided or reduced by the employment of standard construction measures and mitigation which will be implemented by the contractor. The operational effects are likely to be positive, permanent effects.
The EIA Screening Report recommended to Mayo County Council, as the Competent Authority, that the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link would not be likely to have significant effects on the environment by virtue of its characteristics, location, size, or potential impacts and does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment Report to be undertaken.
As such Mayo County Council, as the Competent Authority, has determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required in respect of the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link.
Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Determination
Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report
Part 8 Planning:
A Part 8 Planning Application has been prepared for the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link in accordance with the Planning and Development Acts, 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).
Attireesh Greenway Link - Part 8 Consultation Site Notice
Plans and particulars of the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link are available above and will also be available for viewing on the online consultation portal https://planning.localgov.ie and also for viewing or purchased at the following Offices of Mayo County Council, during normal opening hours for the transaction of business, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, for a period from Tuesday, 07 May, 2024 until Wednesday, 05 June, 2024.
Westport Municipal District Office, Altamont Street, Westport, Co. Mayo F28 W248
Planning Office, Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo F23 WF9
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed Attireesh Greenway Link Part 8, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made
Online at https:// planning.localgov.ie or
In writing to Senior Planner, Planning Section, Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo F23 WF90
not later than Thursday, 20 June, 2024.