Site planning risk brief

The construction of a new rollercoaster attraction incorporating 2 separate rollercoaster rides with a combined ride length of approximately 972m and a maximum height of 31 m above ground level; rollercoaster station structures; ancillary buildings including a toilet block (80 sqm Gross Floor Area (GFA), a photo shop (8 sqm GFA), a ground shop (30 sqm GFA), 2 no. concession stands (12.8 sqm GFA each) and an ESB substation (14 sqm GFA); 2 no. pedestrian bridges over the Hurley River; internal paths and roadways connecting to existing Tayto Park infrastructure; drainage infrastruture; landscaping; and, all associated and ancillary plant and development works on a site area of 4.53 ha.This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR)

The construction of a new junior rollercoaster attraction with a ride length of approximately 254m and a maximum height of 11.6m above ground level. Associated and ancillary buildings include a rollercoaster station structure (93 sqm Gross Floor Area (GFA), a toilet block (80 sqm GFA), a photo shop (10 sqm GFA) and a plant room (20 sqm GFA). The proposed development also incorporates internal paths connecting to the existing paths within the Park, landscaping, boundary treatments and infrastructure, together with all associated and ancillary development works on a site area of 0.305 ha. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Erection of a 21m monopole telecommunications support structure together with antennae, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment, all enclosed in security fencing and to extend the access track. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

(a) retention of a change of use of part of an existing and storage building (825 sqm) for warehousing and storage use other than solely in connection with the operation of Emerald Park, as required under Condition 2 of the permission granted by An Bord Pleanala under Ref. ABP-301053-18 (MCC Ref. AA171418) and omission of Condition 2 of Ref. ABP-301053-18 to facilitate that change of use and (b) retention of an ancillary single storey external refrigeration unit with a gross floor area of 67 sqm to be used in connection with the operation of Emerald Park. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

The development will supersede part of previously granted application AA161769, namely construction of 960sqm Lofting Aviary Structure at this location will not take place. The development will consist of the demolition of existing hay shed & stable, construction of new storage shed incorporating small personnel office and toilets

Permission for retention is sought for a themed train ride attraction comprising: an at grade train track of 396 m in length; a timber clad tunnel and maintenance structure associated with the train ride attraction, and for the inspection repair and servicing of Tayto Park attraction (Gross Internal Floor Area 161.5 sqm, and 3.85m in height); a railway station façade structure of 4.9 m in height and 23.7 m in length; amendments to existing internal paths and connections within Tayto Park; and all associated landscaping, boundary treatment, development and works, on an overall site of 0.393 ha. The structures are located adjoining the 'Eagle's Nest' area of Tayto Park, and to the south of Kilbrew Graveyard