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PLANNING PERMISSION – ROAD CONDITION REPORT
Planning Application No. 25/60462
Previous Ref.No’s. 90/565, 99/229
Applicant: Fergal McCruddan
Address: Knocknagrave, Tydavnet, Co Monaghan
Proposed Development: planning permission to Demolish 1 No. existing poultry
house (and ancillary structures) and to construct 2 No.
poultry houses, 1 No. ancillary store and 1 No. Manure
loading area together with all ancillary structures (to
include meal storage bin(s) and soiled water tank(s) and
site works associated with the above development
Location: Knocknagrave, Tydavnet, Co Monaghan
Adjoining Road No. LP-1133
Site Notice:
Yes No Date: 09/01/2026
I recommend that the applicant be requested to submit additional information as outlined below:
1. Submit a revised plan indicating how it is proposed to provide a clear and unobstructed
visibility splay of 70 metres in each direction at the existing entrance. These visibility splays
shall be measured from a point 2.4m back along the centreline of the proposed access from
the nearside road edge and 1.05m above ground level. Sight distances to be measured to the
nearside road edge in both directions. This additional information shall be submitted on a
revised site layout plan at a scale of 1:500. Applicant to illustrate on the revised site layout
plan all necessary site work which would be required to remove, relocate, or re-grading of
embankment, fences, and hedges etc to achieve this sight distance. The Area within the
visibility slays shall be cleared to provide a level surface no higher than 250 mm above the
level of the adjoining carriageway and shall be retained and kept clear thereafter. Any pole or
column materially affecting visibility must also be removed.
2. Submit a revised plan indicating how it is proposed to provide a clear and unobstructed rear
visibility splay of 70 metres at the proposed entrance. This visibility splay shall be measured
from centre to centre of the inner lane. This additional information shall be submitted on a
revised site layout plan at a scale of 1:500. Applicant to illustrate on revised site layout plan
all necessary site work to achieve this sight distance.
3. Where sight distances are not achievable within the site area and where the
hedgerows/embankments do not belong to the applicant. Legal agreements with adjoining
landowners giving their consent to allow removal of their embankment/hedges/fences and
maintain the hedges/grass verge by trimming/cutting regularly to provide the required sight
distance shall be submitted to the Planning Authority.
4. Applicant to submit a swept path analysis illustrating the turning movements of HGV vehicles
within the site and both entering and exiting the site in both directions at the proposed
entrance.
Enda Landers Date: 09/01/2026
Assistant Engineer