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Dunboyne Combined Residents Association
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DUNBOYNE PARK
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DUNBOYNE PARKPARKS : Because of the increased urbanisation of the County there is an urgent need for the County Council to establish a Parks Department similar to those in Dublin City & County. The present situation where developers are unwilling to meet their obligation to maintain public open spaces and the County Council is reluctant to compel them, results in a financial burden falling on the residents of new housing developments. While developers are creaming off massive profits they are allowed to shirk their responsibilities regarding grass cutting and maintainence. A fairer system would be for the County Council to provide this service funded by levies on new developments. There should be a condition on developers of all new housing developments in future that they are responsible for regular grass cutting on open spaces until such time that the estates are taken in charge by Meath County Council.
TREES : The amenity value of trees which are growing in and around Dunboyne must be protected. These trees, including those on the lands of Dunboyne Castle, contribute greatly to the distinctive character of the Village. Dunboyne Combined Residents Association, as a local organisation, interested in the environment, preservation and conservation have the right to be involved and to be consulted at all stages in processes dealing with tree preservation.(Ref : "Tree Preservation - Guidelines for Planning Authorities", 1994). We note that according to the drawings illustrating the existing development plan for Dunboyne, Tree Preservation Orders appear to apply to trees in the centre of the village and some of the trees belonging to the Dunboyne Castle estate. We are concerned that a large number of trees, that have a significant amenity value, are not indicated on the drawings. All trees within a circle of a radius of one kilometre from the centre of the village should be protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
Feb 16, 1999. Anyone familiar with the area will know that I use the word park lightly !! The area is a complete mess – and the problem is that County Meath have no Parks Department. Only in Ireland could a local authority provide a park for a town or village and not maintain it. This situation should NOT just be accepted. With an ever increasing population we should at all costs insist that this land be preserved as a park and a natural environment. We should not have to consider giving up the idea of a park – Perhaps it is time Meath County Council had a Parks Department !!!
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