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a recreational shared cycle and walkway to connect into the existing Loch Dhoire Bhile Loop - a) the delivery of a shared cycle and walkway on Bord na Móna lands. This will include the repurposing of 602 meters of existing former rail bed, 2859 meters along existing bog headlands / former high fields, and 721 meters along pre-existing machine access routes, b) the construction of car and / or bicycle parking facilities at a number of gateway locations along the proposed route and the provision of EV charging spaces at the gateway locations. This will include; i. 2 no. Type 2 Gateways, ii. 1 no. Type 4 Gateway, iii. 1 no. Minor Rest Points, c) Upgrade works to 1 no. local access road crossing and 4 no. agricultural access crossings, d) the erection of wayfinding and interpretative signage at Gateway locations along the route, e) the implementation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) nature-based drainage proposals at the Gateway locations to cater for surface water drainage at car park locations, f) fencing and screening will be erected where required for health and safety and biodiversity reasons which will include 2250 meters of screening and 1925 meters of boundary treatment fencing, g) all other ancillary and associated site work. This Planning Application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)