River Liffey Pontoon, Islandbridge, Dublin 8
LAW: Planning and Development Act 2000 (As amended) Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (As amended) Part 8 Pursuant to the requirements of the above, Dublin City Council intends to apply for planning permission for a development on a small island just east of the weir within the River Liffey near Islandbridge, Dublin 8. The Development will consist of: (a) A floating pontoon system within the River Liffey anchored to the existing island shore. (b) A new stone and concrete platform built out from the riverbank and connected to the pontoon by a new gangway. (c) The removal of vegetation on approach to the pontoon and installation of a new access walkway from the south upper River Liffey at the weir to the new pontoon located north on the lower River Liffey. (d) The temporary removal, refurbishment and reinstatement of an existing steel footbridge located on the island. (e) The removal of poor existing vegetation, pruning of existing healthy trees and the replanting of 25 new high-quality trees and growing shrubs all native to Ireland. (f) All ancillary works relating to the above, such as temporary regrading of land during site works for access onto the island. Plans and Particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of 4 weeks from 09/11/2023 during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Public Counter, Planning and Property Development Department, Block 4, Ground 4, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday - Friday 9.00a.m. to 4.30p.m. The Plans & Particulars are available to view online on Citizen Space https://consultation.dublincity.ie The Local Authority has concluded following a preliminary examination that there is no real likelihood of the proposed development having significant effects on the environment and therefore an EIA is not required. A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made, in writing, to the Executive Manager, Planning and Property Development Department, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, before 4.30p.m. on 20/12/2023. Submissions or observations may also be made online on Citizens Space https://consultation.dublincity.ie before 23.59hrs on 20/12/2023.