An Garda Síochána Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS IN IRELAND, ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND EQUALITY AND AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA

In accordance with Part 9 of S.I. No. 600/2001, Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), give notice of their intention to carry out the following development: renovations and demolitions to Block J and its surroundings, located within An Garda Síochána Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.

The proposed development will consist of:

The full internal refurbishment of part (1,770 m2) of Block J, a two-storey protected structure (No. 6745). The demolition of the two-storey toilet block (62 m2) connected to the rear of Block J, the demolition of the one-storey (20 m2) plant room located off the rear toilet annex, the removal of 3 No. prefabricated buildings to the south of Block J, the demolition of a one-storey workshop building (Block M) located to the south of Block J, the provision for a plant enclosure above the boiler room located to the east of Block J. The proposal will also provide accessible ramps to two existing entrances, new stepped access to three existing entrances, and hard and soft landscaping to the courtyard space.

An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening was undertaken for the proposed development. It concluded that there will be no likely significant effects on any Natura 2000 sites, either alone or in combination with any other plans or projects.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Preliminary Examination was undertaken for the proposed development., It concluded that, based on a preliminary examination of all environmental receptors and criteria set out in Schedule 7 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), an EIAR is not recommended under the category of sub-threshold development.

Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of the notice, apply to An Board Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

During all periods of Covid-19 restrictions, drawings and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection by appointment only and with two working days’ notice, between 9.30am and 12.30pm and between 2.30pm and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday for a period of 6 weeks (the period between 2nd and 5th April, both days inclusive, shall be disregarded) beginning on the date of the publication of this notice at:

Office of Public Works, Regional Architectural Offices, The Red House, Arbour Hill Gate, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7,

and at

Major Projects, Office of Public Works, 52 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 DR67

All appointments for viewing should be sent to:

blockj@opw.ie or telephone 046 942 6000 or 046 942 2055

Submissions and/or observations on the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area, may be made in writing within a period of 6 weeks (the period between 2nd and 5th April, both days inclusive, shall be disregarded) beginning on the date of the publication of this notice to:

The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, Office of Public Works, Major Projects, 52 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 DR67

Date of Notice: 1 April 2021