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Social Audit on Community Infrastructure

Proposed Strategic Housing Development at The Spires, The Commons, Navan Road, Duleek, Co. Meath

Applicant: Manley Construction Ltd

Main Street, Duleek, Co. Meath, A92 Y26 www.manleyconstruction.com Tel: + 353 41 982 3981

October 2020

Document Revision History The Spires, The Commons, Navan Road, Duleek, Co. Meath

Rev Author Checked Date Comments 0 B. Sheik Jahangir Gabriel Manley 14/10/2020 For Planning

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Table of Contents

Contents 1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………...... ……..……………...3 2.0 Site Location and Description……………………………………………………...………..…...... 3 3.0 Description of Proposed Development…………………………………………….…..………...... 4 4.0 Requirement for a Community Infrastructure Statement…………………….……...………..6 4.1 Educational Facilities………………………………………………………………….…..…..…………….…..7 4.2 Childcare Facilities……………………………………………………………………….………..………….…14 4.3 Recreational Facilities………………………………………………………………….……….……..………17 4.4 Retail Provision…………………………………………………………………………….……….…...…..…..21 4.5 Health Care Provision………………………………………………………………..….…………..…………23 4.6 Religious and Community Provision…………………………………….………….……………..…….25 5.0 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………...……..……….27

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1.0 Introduction

Manley Construction Ltd, Main Street, Duleek, Co. Meath, have prepared this Social Audit of Community Infrastructure for to support an application for Residential Development for 142 dwelling units at The Spires, The Commons, Navan Road, Duleek, Co. Meath. The Planning application comprises a residential development consisting of 142 residential units as well as a childcare facility Public Park, community food garden and all associated services infrastructure, open space and associated site development works. This Audit has been prepared notwithstanding that the development is less than 200 dwelling units and therefore there is no obligation in the MCC Development Plan 2013-2019 to prepare such an audit.

2.0 Site Location and Description

The proposed site is located in Duleek, Co Meath, and lies 1 km to the west of the town centre. The site is accessed via the R150 regional road, and lies to the east of Junction 8 of the M1 motorway, a short distance from Drogheda town. The proposed development is bounded by small scale residential developments to the north, south and east of the site.

The infill site measures 55,780m² (5.5ha) in total and includes a public Park of 1.1Ha. and a community food garden. The site which abuts Duleek GAA grounds, and community hall would consolidate recreational and Community Use in the area.

Fig. 1 – Aerial View of Site (Subject Site outlined in red)

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3.0 Description of Proposed Development

The proposed development shall provide for a total of 142 no. residential dwellings (82 no. houses and 60 no. apartments) and 1 no. childcare facility. A brief description of the proposal is provided below:

An Bord Pleanála for permission for a strategic housing development including a public urban park on lands comprising 5.57Ha in total, including 4.45Ha land zoned residential and 1.119Ha zoned open space, at The Spires, The Commons, Navan Road, Duleek. The site is located to the western edge of Duleek Village, abutted to the north and south by established residential housing. Duleek GAA Grounds borders the site to the south west. The proposed development comprises:

(1)The demolition of existing agricultural sheds 129sq.m and 37sq.m and closure of existing vehicular entrance to shed.

(2)The relocation of one existing ESB pole on the western area of the site.

(3) The strategic housing development comprises the development of 142 residential units in total on the residential zoned lands area 4.451Ha. This will include for 33 two storey three bed terrace dwellings, 5 two storey three bed end of terrace dual aspect dwellings 44 two storey two bed mid terraced dwellings and 60 two bed apartments in 15 two storey blocks, (4 units in each block), in summary there are 82 houses, 60 apartments and 38 three bed units, 104 two bed units; provision of 270 parking spaces serving the residential units and all associated open space and service infrastructure including possible location of photovoltaic panels on roofs where this is required.

(4) The development provides for an Urban Park area: 1.1197ha on the open space zoned lands, ancillary other Landscaped open space are: 5.926ha and a Community garden: 0.1802ha, comprising a total provision of 1.8925ha of open space (34%); associated internal roads, footpaths and all services infrastructure, bin storage and public lighting associated with the development. The overall site area is 5.5780ha.

(5) Provision of a crèche, 320sq.m floor area and associated outdoor play area and 16 parking spaces serving the crèche.

(6) Provision of 256 cycle spaces throughout the development, with 76 allocated within rear gardens of houses and 180 spaces allocated to apartments.

(7) Provision of two public electric car charging points and integrated electric charging points to residential spaces.

(8)Two vehicular entrances to the development are proposed from The Navan Road, Duleek.

(9) It is proposed to provide a new pedestrian entrance to the north of the site onto the Downstown Road and a new proposed footpath and cycle path along the southern boundary of the site connecting the development to the Downstown Road public footpath network.

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Fig. 2 – Proposed Site Layout

Relevant Development Plan Policy for social infrastructure

The survey was cognizant of the following development plan policy.

Meath Co Development Plan 2013 -19 incorporates a number of policies in regard to community and social and recreational facilities so that new developments encourage and foster the creation of attractive mixed use sustainable communities; HS POL 1 and SOC POL 5.

 SS OBJ 6 -“To have regard to capacity in social infrastructure, when assessing applications for residential development. Planning applications for 200 or more dwelling units must be accompanied by a report identifying the demand for school places likely to be generated by the proposal and the capacity of existing schools in the vicinity to cater for such demand and an audit of the social infrastructure and community facilities available to serve the proposed development.”  SOC POL 1 - “To support the provision and distribution of a range of social infrastructure facilities in accordance with the Settlement and Core Strategies to meet the needs of the County’s population in liaison with other statutory, voluntary, private sector and community groups.”  SOC POL 2 – “To ensure that, where practicable, community, recreational and open space facilities are clustered, with the community facilities being located in local centres or combined with school facilities as appropriate. Community facilities should be located close to or within walking distance of housing, accessible to all sectors of the community and facilitate multi-use functions through their design and layout”.  SOC POL 4 – “To seek to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of community and social facilities commensurate with the needs of the resident population and to assist in the delivery of such facilities”.

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 SOC POL 12 – “To provide for an inclusive approach to service provision in line with relevant legislation and strategies”.

In relation to childcare, the Plan encourages the provision of childcare facilities in accordance with national policy and relevant guidelines, located within a network that reflects the population distribution, in areas such as neighbourhood centres, large developments and transport nodes (SOC POL 21, 23 and 25).

Open spaces are part of the Core Strategy of the Plan. Policies within the Plan promote high quality open space areas, for both active and passive use that are quality accessible for all and provide recreational and community spaces for formal and informal use (SOC POL 32, 42 and 13).

The proposed urban park and community food garden will consolidate the provision of community recreational amenities in this area and will enhance the existing cluster comprising the GAA facilities and Community Hall. The provision of an urban park will furthermore satisfy the objective DUL 16 of the Draft Development Plan for the provision of an urban park.

The provision of a childcare facility of 320sq.m providing 40 childcare spaces satisfies the development plan policy SOC POL 5 that provision is made in large residential developments for childcare facilities. It further satisfies the Planning Guidelines for Childcare Facilities 2001 guidance, which recommend the provision of one child-care facility (equivalent to a minimum of 20 child places) for every 75 dwelling units. It also accords with national policy set out in NPF 2040 to promote improvements in childcare provision.

4.0 Requirement for a Community Infrastructure Statement

SS Obj 6 of the development plan states that applications in excess of 200 residential units shall be accompanied by a report identifying the demand for school places. As the subject application is significantly below that threshold there is no need for such an assessment. Notwithstanding, the Social Infrastructure Survey compiled by Manley Construction Limited outlines the extent and adequacy of established social, educational and community services. It demonstrates the wide availability and capacity of existing provision. The proposed development will provide the necessary local support for existing services and ensure the continuity of school enrolments throughout the school life cycle.

The majority of the proposed development site is designated for residential development, zoning objective A2:

“To provide for new residential communities with ancillary community facilities, neighborhood facilities and employment uses as considered appropriate for the status of the centre in the settlement Hierarchy.” and

Zoning objective F2:

“To provide for and improve open spaces for active and passive recreational amenities.”

The proposed development of housing and a crèche complies with that zoning objective and is permissible in principle within such a zone.

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4.1 Educational Facilities

As part of this Social Audit, an analysis of the provision and capacity of educational and childcare facilities in the surrounding area that will help to serve the proposed development was undertaken.

4.1.1 Primary Schools

The review of Primary schools in the area demonstrates there is adequate capacity within the area at to accommodate the proposed development.

Fig. 4 – Location of Primary Schools in the Vicinity of the Subject Site (boundary marked in red)

Note: Many schools are listed by their Irish name as per Department of Education records.

Primary Schools (source: schooldays.ie)

Name Address Enrolment Duleek Boys National Duleek Co Meath ,Meath A92C903 Boys: 376 School Phone: 041 9823539 (2019/20) e: [email protected] Girls: 0 w: duleekboys.scoilnet.ie

Duleek Girls National Duleek Co Meath ,Meath A92W722 Boys: 0 School Phone: 041 9823632 Girls: 344 e: [email protected] (2019/20) w: duleekgns.scoilnet.ie/blog

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Scoil Naisiunta Padraig Ard A'chatha Garristown Co Dublin ,Meath Boys: 63 Naofa A42WR12 Girls: 66 Phone: 01 8354043 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: ardcathns.ie

Scoil Nais Aitinn Bhui Beauparc Navan Co Meath ,Meath C15X535 Boys: 124 Phone: 046 9024434 Girls: 104 e: [email protected] (2019/20)

Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Bellewstown Drogheda Co Louth ,Meath Boys: 50 Treasa A92AX28 Girls: 48 Phone: 041 9823629 (2019/20) e: [email protected]

Scoil Oilibheir Naofa, Bettystown Co Meath ,Meath A92H762 Boys: 223 Bettystown Phone: 041 9887431 Girls: 195 e: [email protected] (2019/20) w: scoiloilibheirnaofa.scoilnet.ie

St Finian National Clonalvy Garristown Co Meath ,Meath Boys: 2 School, Clonalvy A42XD43 Girls: 7 Phone: 01 8354828 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.clonalvyns.com

Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Cnoc Hanobhar Drogheda Co Louth ,Meath Boys: 52 Colmcille A92TC99 Girls: 52 Phone: 041 9839405 (2019/20) e: [email protected]

St. Patrick's National Collon Road, Slane Co Meath ,Meath C15NX78 Boys: 153 School Phone: 041 9824229 Girls: 125 e: [email protected] (2019/20) w: www.slanens.ie

Kentstown National Kentstown, Co Meath ,Meath C15YK73 Boys: 125 School Phone: 041 9825458 Girls: 127 e: [email protected] (2019/20) w: www.kentstownschool.ie

Knockcommon National Knockcommon Beauparc Co Meath ,Meath Boys: 30 School C15X959 Girls: 38 Phone: 041 9825123 (2019/20) e: [email protected]

Scoil An Spioraid Laytown Co Meath. ,Meath A92E273 Boys: 258 Naoimh Phone: 041 9828091 Girls: 220 e: [email protected] (2019/20)

Scoil Naisiunta Mhuire Rathfeigh Tara Co Meath ,Meath C15F220 Boys: 40 Naofa Phone: 041 9825156 Girls: 60 e: [email protected] (2019/20)

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St Patricks National Stamullen Co Meath ,Meath K32KR96 Boys: 322 School Stamullen Phone: 01 8411804 Girls: 321 e: [email protected] (2019/20) w: www.StamullenNS.ie

Whitecross Primary Whitecross Julianstown Co Meath ,Meath Boys: 206 School A92W291 Girls: 206 Phone: 041 9829229 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.whitecrossschool.com

Scoil Naisiunta Realt Na Domhnach Cearnaigh Mornington Drogheda Boys: 455 Mara (B) Co Louth ,Meath A92T382 (2019/20) Phone: 041 9827045 Girls: 0 e: [email protected]

Realt Na Mara (C) Domhnach Cearnaigh Mornington Drogheda Boys: 0 Co Meath ,Meath A92T382 Girls: 458 Phone: 041 9887684 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.realtnamaradonacarney.ie

Donore National School Dun Ubhair Drogheda Co Louth ,Meath Boys: 111 A92A568 Girls: 101 Phone: 041 9880118 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: donorens.scoilnet.ie/blog

Gaelscoil An Bhradáin Mill Road Mornington Co Meath ,Meath Boys: 212 Fheasa A92WY45 Girls: 225 Phone: 041 9848667 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.gaelscoilanbhradainfeasa.com

St Mary's Bns Ascal Na Comhdhala Droichead Atha Co Lu, Boys: 515 Louth (2019/20) Girls: 0

Marymount School Ballsgrove Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth A92FD60 Boys: 69 Phone: 041 9837150 Girls: 230 e: [email protected] (2019/20) w: www.marymountgns.ie

Presentation Primary Ballymakenny Road Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 0 School A92E296 Girls: 282 Phone: 041 9837119 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: presgnsdrogheda.scoilnet.ie

St Oliver's National Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda ,Louth Boys: 240 School A92NV26 Girls: 200 Phone: 041 9804578 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.stoliversprimary.ie

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St Peter's National Bolton Street Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 53 School A92H425 Girls: 41 Phone: 041 9839573 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: stpetersns.ie

St Brigids & St Patricks Bothar Brugha ,Louth Boys: 246 National School Phone: 041 9832800 Girls: 288 e: [email protected] (2019/20) w: stbrigidsnsdrogheda.com

St Marys Parish Primary Bryanstown, Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 578 School A92XD80 Girls: 536 Phone: 041 9845374 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.smpps.ie

Abacas Drogheda Congress Avenue, Priest Lane, Drogheda, Boys: 27 Louth Girls: 3 Phone: 041 9803366 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: droghedaabacas.com

St Itas Special School Crushrod Avenue Drogheda Co Louth, Louth Boys: 95 Phone: 041 9831303 Girls: 57 e: [email protected] (2019/20)

Aston Village Educate Dunlin Street, Aston Village ,Louth A92DR44 Boys: 227 Together National Phone: 041 9849001 Girls: 192 School e: [email protected] (2019/20) w: www.astonvillageetns.com

Le Cheile Educate Mornington Rd., Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 253 Together A92KX84 Girls: 181 Phone: 041 9847427 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.lecheileetns.com

St. John's National Rathmullen Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 213 School A92DD39 Girls: 196 Phone: 041 9831488 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: stjohnsrathmullen.scoilnet.ie

St Pauls Senior National Rathmullen Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 300 School A92D232 Girls: 187 Phone: 041 9833681 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.stpaulssns.com

St Joseph's Cbs Sunday's Gate, Drogheda ,Louth A92Y927 Boys: 287 Phone: 041 9833620 (2019/20) e: [email protected] Girls: 0 w: www.stjosephssundaysgate.ie

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Scoil Naisiunta Sunday's Gate, Drogheda, Co. Louth ,Louth Boys: 96 Aonghusa A92PY18 Girls: 105 Phone: 041 9832531 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.scoilaonghusa.com

Scoil Naisiunta Tulach Tullyallen Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth A92AE81 Boys: 250 Aluinn Phone: 041 9833478 Girls: 247 e: [email protected] (2019/20)

St. Joseph's National Upper Mell, Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 168 School A92W951 Girls: 124 Phone: 041 9833990 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.mellns.ie

Table 2 – Available Primary School Capacity

4.1.2 Secondary Schools

The review of secondary schools shows that there is suitable capacity within the area at secondary school level to accommodate the proposed development.

Fig. 5 – Location of Secondary Schools in the Vicinity of the Subject Site (boundary marked in red)

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Secondary Schools (source: schooldays.ie)

Name Address Enrolment Colaiste Na Hinse Laytown, Co Meath ,Meath A92NY30 Boys: 557 Phone: 041 9813335 Girls: 434 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.colaistenahinse.ie

Gormanstown College Gormanstown, Co Meath ,Meath K32NH30 Boys: 276 Phone: 01 8412203 Girls: 157 (2019/20) e: [email protected] w: www.gormanstoncollege.ie

Ballymakenny College Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, Boys: 416 Louth A92C6HY Girls: 427 (2019/20) Phone: 041 9802459 e: [email protected] w: www.ballymakennycollege.ie

St Mary's Diocesan School Beamore Road Drogheda Co. Louth ,Louth Boys: 837 (2019/20) A92TF24 Girls: 0 Phone: 041 9837581 e: [email protected] w: www.stmarysds.ie

Our Ladys College Greenhills Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 0 A92VP28 Girls: 934 (2019/20) Phone: 041 9831219 e: [email protected]

Drogheda Educate Laytown Bettystown Youthreach Education Boys: 15 Together Secondary Centre, Coast Road, Bettystown, Meath, Girls: 21 (2019/20) School Louth Phone: 086 461 4302 e: [email protected] w: www.droghedaetss.ie

Drogheda Grammar Mornington Rd Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 219 School A92D9KF Girls: 170 (2019/20) Phone: 041 9838281 e: [email protected] w: www.droghedagrammarschool.ie

St. Joseph's Secondary Newfoundwell Rd Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 785 (2019/20) School A92EC62 Girls: 0 Phone: 041 9837232 e: [email protected] w: www.droghedacbs.ie

St Oliver's Community Rathmullen Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 697 College A92D766 Girls: 694 (2019/20) Phone: 041 9838390 e: [email protected] w: www.socc.ie

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Sacred Heart Secondary Sunnyside Drogheda Co Louth ,Louth Boys: 0 School A92K796 Girls: 648 (2019/20) Phone: 041 9837812 e: [email protected] w: www.sacredheart.ie

Table 3 – Secondary Schools

The Department of Education and Skills future demand assumptions estimate that 12% of the overall population will present for primary school education and 8.5% for post-primary school education. On this basis, the proposed development will likely generate the following peak demand for schools: 45 places for primary schools and 30 places for post primary schools.

The recent assessments and audits1 undertaken in the vicinity of the site and accepted by the Board demonstrate adequate capacity.

There has been recent significant investment in primary school infrastructure in Meath in 2019. There is a new primary school (boys and girls) in Duleek which has capacity for 600 pupils which has adequate capacity for future school population. The proposed primary shool demand arising from the subject development would be in the order of

There is sigificant investment in post primary education in south Drogheda which is the relevant post primary catchment for Duleek supported by a school transport service.

The audit by Hughes Planning Consulting in September 20192 found that there is capacity of over 778 school places in Drogheda and this leaves significant available capacity for the subject schoolgoing population arising from the proposed development which is estimated to be in the order of 30 secondary school pupils at its peak based on 8% of the development population of 381 (142 persons by 2.68 household size ref. CSO).

The Department of Education and Skills is proposing a new post-primary school, with an initial capacity of 600 pupils (expandable to 1,000 pupils), which will be provided within the South Drogheda area by 2021 (Source: Dept. Education and Skills Patronage Assessment Report, October 2018).

The Department of Education and Skills prepared a report titled ‘Projections of Full-time Enrolment Primary and Second Level, 2017-2035’ on the projections of full-time enrolment in schools across Ireland. With regard to primary schools, the report predicts that primary school enrolment will reach its peak in 2019 before steadily decreasing between 2020 and 2035. The expected decrease is a result of the fall in births experienced since 2009.

With regard to secondary schools, the report predicts that post-primary school enrolment will reach its peak in 2025 before decreasing between 2025 and 2035.

These projections indicate that by the time the school going population of the development peaks there will be a natural increase in availability of existing spaces in schools.

We note that a schools assessment was submitted to the Board in the context of the recent permission for 167 dwelling units at the Steeples, ABP-307240-20 and existing infrastructure was considered adequate.

In that context the subject development will contribute a very small percentage of school going population and will generally support and sustain existing school infrastructure over time.

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4.2 Childcare Facilities

The proposed development complies with the National Policy on Childcare for the provision of 1 childcare facility of 20 places for every seventy dwelling units. The proposed crèche provides for 40 childcare places in line with the guidance.

There is a significant number of childcare facilities within the area, the quantum of units being proposed as part of this development would justify the provision of a new childcare facility, which forms part of this proposed development.

Fig. 6 – Location of Childcare Facilities within 15km of the subject site

Childcare Facilities in Vicinity of Subject Site (source: http://www.mccc.ie/childcare_provider_list.aspx)

Name Address

Bridgets Montessori Balsaran, Duleek, Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9823742 Website: www.bridgetsmontessori.com

Bright eyes playgroup 7 Beach Park Laytown, Co Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9827503

Butterflies Playschool 5 High Meadows, Station RD, Duleek, Co. Meath. Telephone: 041 9823032

Daisychain Montessori And Creche 4 Blackbush Ln, Bryanstown, Drogheda, Co. Louth Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9844838 Website: www.daisychaincreche.com

Early Buds Creche/Montessori Drogheda Road, Slane, Co. Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9824089

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Hopscotch Creche & Montessori Castle Martin, Eastham Rd, Bettystown, Co Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9886917 Website: www.hopscotchcreche.ie

Lilliputs Preschool & Family Resource 5 Strand haven, Laytown, Co Meath Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9828 588

Little Academy Montessori 98 Betaghstown Wood, Bettystown, Co. Meath Email: [email protected]

Little Joey's Creche & Montessori Dublin Road, Julianstown, Co Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9811002 Website: www.littlejoeyscreche.com

Little Learners Montessori School Coney Hall, Mornington, Co. Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 8667132 Website: www.littlelearnersmontessori.com

Mammy Day Care Cockhill Road, Stamullen Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6905333 Website: www.mammydaycare.com

Mornington Pre-School Playgroup Community Centre, Donacarney, Co. Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9888600

Naíonra Cead Céimeanna Neptune Beach Hotel, Bettystown, Co Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9888501 Website: www.facebook.com/naionrabettystown

Oasis Childcare Centre Mornington Court, Mornington, Co.Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9888135 Website: www.oasischildcarecentre.com

Scribbles & Giggles Pre-school Tubberfinn, Donore, Co. Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 3816506

The Grange Preschool and Early Years 29 Park Heights, Grange Rath, Drogheda, Co. Meath Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 041 9816549 Website: business.facebook.com/thegrangechildcare/

Windmill Nursery & Montessori Windmill Road, Beauparc, Navan, Co. Meath Email: [email protected] Telephone: 046 9024633

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Cute 'n' Clever Kids 14 Dublin Rd, Woodgrange, Painestown, Drogheda, Co. Meath, A92 XT67 Telephone: 041 983 1944

Pugwash Bay LTD Curlew House, Aston Village, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 TD50 Telephone: 041 981 0272

Jellytots Daycare Unit 5 Leisure Park Rathmullen Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 983 7889

Dawn Women's Centre 97 George's St, Downtown Drogheda, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 984 4131

Just Kids Creche and Montessori 31 Bóthar Brugha, Moneymore, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 983 6582

Moneymore Childcare Centre Moneymore, Roaches Lane, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 980 0057

Little Steps Creche & Preschool 34 Oulster's Ln, East Drogheda, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 NP6F Telephone: 041 980 3377

Aunty Paulas Pre School and Creche 394 Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 Y2FT Telephone: 041 984 7269

Haigney Childcare Service/Colpe Day Colpe Rd, Colp West, Drogheda, Co. Meath Care Centre Telephone: 041 983 6183

Scribbles & Giggles Pre School Knights Wood, Matthews Ln S, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 987 8585

Wheaton Hall Montessori Academy Unit 7a Wheaton Hall Shop Units, Wheaton Hall, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 984 8288

Abacas + School For Children With Priest's Ln, Congress Ave, &, Drogheda, Co. Louth Autism, Drogheda Telephone: 041 980 3366

Clever Clogs St Brigid's and St Patrick's N.S, Bóthar Brugha, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 086 038 3903

Playmates Montessori Preschool 1 Mayoralty St, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 984 1611

Louth County Childcare Committee 24 The Green, Riverbank, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 K738 Telephone: 041 983 3019

Absolute Angels Creche & Montessori Newfoundwell Rd, Greenbatter, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 984 2121

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Duke House Pre School Duke House, Duke Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 984 1073

Ferndale Creche & Montessori Ferndale, Matthew's Ln, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 983 5163

Drogheda Women’s & Children’s Priest's Ln, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth Refuge Centre Company Telephone: 041 984 4550

Peter Pan Creche and Montessori Bryanstown, Drogheda, Co. Louth School Telephone: 041 9810555

Little Treasure Pre-School Mount Hawthorn House, Black Bush Lane, Dublin Road, Bryanstown, Drogheda, Co. Louth Telephone: 041 983 6361

Table 4 – Childcare Facilities in the area

4.3 Recreational Facilities

This part of the Audit assesses the number and location of existing recreational facilities that are within a convenient distance of the application site. It will include the likes of parks, playing fields, community centres and gyms.

Fig. 7 – Location of recreational facilities (application site pointed with a location marker in blue)

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No. Name Location Type 1 Duleek GAA Navan Road, Balsaran, Sports club Grounds Duleek, Co. Meath

2 Duleek Parish Church Ln, Commons, Co. Community center Centre Meath

3 Duleek Playground 64 Station Rd, Commons, Playground & Park Co. Meath, Ireland

4 Duleek Foróige Main St, Knockisland, Youth club Duleek, Co. Meath

5 Duleek Court Main St, Duleek, Co. Meath Community centre House

6 CrossFit Cnoc Unit 7, Site 30/31Commons, Gym & fitness centre Duleek Business Park, Co. Meath

7 Crafty Cuts Unit 3, Site 29-31, Duleek Craft store Business Park, Co. Meath, A92 N765

8 St. Mary's Abbeyland, Duleek, Co. Monastery Abbey, Duleek Meath

9 Sage & Stone Newlanes House, The Farm, Art cafe Duleek, Co. Meath

10 Duleek AFC Carranstown, Co. Meath Football club

11 Carranstown Bóthar Dhroichead Átha, Restaurant Lodge Carranstown, Duleek, Co. Meath, A92 DK12

12 Balrath Woods Burtonstown, Co. Meath National forest

13 Townley hall Tullyallen, Co. Louth National forest woods

14 Newgrange Newgrange, Donore, Co. Monument in Donore, County Meath Meath

15 Brú na Bóinne Brú na Bóinne, Glebe, Tourist information center in Donore, Visitor Centre Donore, Co. Meath, A92 County Meath Newgrange and EH5C Knowth

16 St Dominick’s Park Rathmullan Rd, Rathmullan, 4.9-hectare public park with and the Ramparts Drogheda, Co. Louth playgrounds walkway

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17 The Glen Park The Glen, Drogheda, 4.2-hectare public park Co. Louth Glen Magic Soccer Academy

18 Leisure Centre Termon Abbey Newton Blues GFC, Gym and Fitness Drogheda Drogheda, Co. Louth Centre

19 Wolfe Tones GAA Platin Rd, Lagavoureen, Club Drogheda, Co. Meath

20 Drogheda Town Marian Park, Lagavooren, Football Club with pitches F.C Drogheda, Co. Louth

21 Funtasia Drogheda Unit 1, Donore Road Leisure complex with waterpark, Industrial Estate, bowling, roller-skating, crazy golf, rock- Lagavooren, Drogheda, climbing, casino and food Co. Louth

22 Leisure Centre Rathmullan Rd, Drogheda, Football Club with pitches (Drogheda Co. Louth Boys FC, St. Nicholas GFC), Swimming Pool, Gym, Bowling, Family Park

23 Oliver Plunketts 7 Oldbridge Estate, Slane GAA Club GAA Club Louth Rd, Mell, Drogheda, Co. Louth

24 Cement Pitch & 71 Fountain Hill, Mell, Public Golf Course Putt Drogheda, Co. Louth

25 Sports Clubs + Cross Ln Moneymore O'Raghallaighs Gaelic Football Club Drogheda Special Drogheda, Co. Louth Drogheda United Football Club Aquatics, Olympics Club Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Golf

26 Lourdes Stadium Boyle O'Reilly Terrace, Athletic Track Track Sport Arena Moneymore, Drogheda, Venue Athletics Co. Louth

27 Boyne Rovers 13 Park View Playing Pitches Football Ground Drogheda, Co. Louth

28 Boyne RFC Bryanstown, Co. Meath Rugby playing pitches (Boyne RFC)

29 Boyneside 2 Merchant's Quay, East Gym Strength & Drogheda, Co. Louth Performance GYM

30 Matrix Fitness Greenhills Industrial Village, Gym Centre Greenhills, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Table 5- List of Recreational Parks and Facilities

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Fig 8- Proposed green open space within the subject site as part of the development

Fig. 9 – Location of indoor leisure facilities (application site pointed with a location marker in blue)

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No. Name Location Type 1 Duleek Library Main St, Knockisland, Duleek, Library Co. Meath

2 Millmount Museum Millmount, Lagavooren, Museum Drogheda, Co. Louth

3 Tommy Leddy Matthew's Ln, Lagavooren, Performing Arts Theatre Theatre Drogheda, Co. Louth

4 The Arc Cinema, Drogheda Town Centre, Movie Theatre Drogheda West St, Co. Louth

5 Droichead Arts Stockwell Ln, Downtown, Arts Organization Centre, Stockwell Drogheda, Co. Louth Street

6 Drogheda Library Stockwell Ln, Downtown, Library Drogheda, Co. Louth

7 Drogheda School of 20 Glenmore Dr, Karate Club Karate Yellowbatter, Drogheda, Co. Louth

8 Mother Mary Martin 53 West St, Drogheda, Co. Library Library & Information Louth Unit

9 Holy Family Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Co. Boxing Club Drogheda Boxing Louth Club

Table 6- List of leisure and indoor recreational facilities

4.4 Retail Provision

The number and location of retail provision within the town centre are within walking distance of the subject site. These provide an important function in the overall quality of life of the future residents of the proposed development. In addition to local facilities services in Drogheda and other centres are highlighted.

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Fig. 10 – Location of Retail centres in vicinity of site (application site pointed with a location marker in blue)

No. Name Location Type 1 Eurospar Main Street, Duleek, Grocery store Co. Meath

2 Lowthes Londis Main St, Knockisland, Convenience store, Post Office Duleek, Co. Meath

3 Scotch Hall Shopping Marsh Rd, Lagavooren, Dunnes Stores supermarket, Centre Drogheda, Co. Louth comparison and convenience retail shops, pharmacy, restaurants, services

4 Shopping Centre Donore Rd, Rathmullan, Aldi supermarket, Tesco Co. Meath Supermarket, shops, services, Restaurants

5 Lidl Donore Rd, Drogheda, Lidl Supermarket and some shops Co. Louth

6 Centra Ballsgrove Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Centra supermarket, Post office Co. Louth

7 Mace Drogheda Duleek St, Lagavooren, Grocery Store Drogheda, Co. Louth

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8 Gerry’s Fresh Foods Dublin Rd, Bryanstown Supermarket Manor, Drogheda, Co. Louth

9 Cost cutter Black Bull Dublin Rd, Newtown, Grocery Store Drogheda, Co. Louth

10 City Centre The Tholsel, West St, City centre with shops, Downtown Drogheda, restaurants, services, Drogheda, Co. Louth supermarkets, Post office

11 Eurospar Bredin St, East Supermarket Drogheda, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Table 7- List of retail facilities in proximity of the site

4.5 Health Care Provision

There is a range of health care provision in the vicinity of the subject site including GP clinics, health centres and pharmacies. These facilities are listed in Table 8 below.

Fig. 11 – Location of Health Care Services in the Vicinity of the Subject Site (application site pointed with a location marker in blue)

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No. Name Location Type 1 Duleek Health Centre R150, Abbeyland, General Practice Duleek, Co. Meath

2 Duleek Pharmacy 5 Main St, Knockisland, Pharmacy Duleek, Co. Meath

3 McNallys Pharmacy 365 Lower Main Street, Pharmacy Knockisland, Duleek, Co. Meath

4 Bradleys Pharmacy Unit 11A, Duleek Pharmacy Business Park, Duleek, Co. Meath

5 Drogheda Medical Dublin Rd, Stameen, Different health care services: Clinic Drogheda, Co. Louth Routine GP and Nursing Services, Vasectomy, Anti-wrinkle Injections, ThermiVa, Minor Surgery, Family Planning, Sexual Health Checks, Cryotherapy, Diabetic Testing and Monitoring, Ingrown Toenail Removal

6 Ballsgrove Health Ballsgrove, Drogheda, General Practice, Pharmacy Centre Co. Louth

7 City Centre John St, The Haymarket, Different health care services in Drogheda, Co. Louth the city centre: Community Health Centre, Psychotherapy, Pharmacies, Dentists, General Practice

8 Number 47 Medical 47 Fair St, Downtown Medical Centre, General Practice, Drogheda, Co. Louth Vaccinations, Mental Health

9 DeoDENTAL Clinic Unit 4, South Quay Dental Clinic Drogheda Buildings, S Quay, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth

10 Dr Joe Cremin 1 Mary St, Lagavooren, Doctor Drogheda, Co. Louth

11 The ardbryan clinic + Bryanstown Village, Medical Clinic, Doctors, Bryanstown Medical Drogheda, Co. Louth Pharmacy Centre

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12 Wheaton Hall Medical Wheaton Hall Medical Clinic, General Practice, Practice Centre, Dublin Road, Specialized in Diabetes, Weight Drogheda, Co. Louth Reduction, Dermatology, Well- Woman & Man, Sexual Health, Pulmonary Diseases and Heartwatch, Pharmacy

13 Southside Medical Dublin Rd, Roschoill, Doctors, Pharmacy Centre Drogheda, Co. Louth

14 Millmount Pharmacy 2 Platin Rd, Lagavooren, Pharmacy Drogheda, Co. Louth

Table 8- List of Health care services in proximity of the site

4.6 Religious and Community Provision

There is a range of religious and community based facilities in the vicinity of the subject site including churches and community halls. These facilities are listed in Table 9 below. It is noted that as part of this proposed development, the childcare facility has been designed to ensure that it is readily adaptable for community use, particularly at first floor level.

Fig. 12 – Location of Religious and Community Services in the Vicinity of the Subject Site (application site pointed with a location marker in blue)

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No. Name Location Type 1 Saint Kienan's Church of Abbeyland, Duleek, Co. Church in Duleek Ireland Church Meath

2 Duleek Parish Centre Church Ln, Commons, Co. Community center Meath

3 St Mary's Church of Old Hill, Lagavooren, Christian Church Ireland, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth Drogheda, Co. Louth

4 St. Mary’s Parish Centre 24 James St, Lagavooren, Parish Centre Drogheda, Co. Louth

5 Holy Family Parish Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Parish Centre Co. Louth

6 St Peter's Parish, West St, Downtown Neo-Gothic, 1884 Catholic church Drogheda Drogheda, Co. Louth

7 New Life Baptist Church Workspace Centre, Baptist Church Mayoralty St, Downtown Drogheda, Co. Louth

8 Three different churchs William St, Downtown St. Peter's Church of Ireland: Drogheda, Co. Louth Venerable Anglican church constructed in 1772 Seat Of Mercy: Church of Christ New Life Family Church: Evangelical Church

Table 9- List of religious and community services in proximity of the site

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5.0 Conclusion

The Social Audit on Community Infrastructure demonstrates that the subject planning application for residential development on lands at The Spires, The Commons, Navan Road, Duleek, Co. Meath will support the existing social, educational and retail services infrastructure in the area and avoid urban decline.

This Audit demonstrates that there is a suitable quantity and available capacity of educational facilities in the surrounding area to cater for the needs of the future residents of the scheme. Furthermore, there is a significant array and variety of recreational and retail facilities within 10-15km proximity of the site. As part of the Drogheda Southern Environs LAP, there are additional neighborhood centers as well as educational and recreational facilities being proposed for the Bryanstown Development Area. Furthermore, the development provides for an Urban Park area: 1.1197ha on the open space zoned lands, ancillary other Landscaped open space are: 5.926ha and a Community garden: 0.1802ha. The proposed urban park and community food garden will consolidate the provision of community recreational amenities in this area and will enhance the existing cluster comprising the GAA facilities and Community Hall. The provision of an urban park will furthermore satisfy the objective DUL 16 of the Draft Development Plan for the provision of an urban park.

In light of the foregoing, it can be demonstrated that there is sufficient capacity and quality of community infrastructure to cater for the proposed development. Furthermore, the proposed development will help to sustain these facilities through increased patronage.

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