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CAR PARKING PROPOSAL
Re:
Change of use from a Retail Outlet to
Manufacturing Facility at Lakeview Business
Park, Castleblayney, County Monaghan
For
Fine Living Timber Frame LTD
REV A
RECEIVED: 16/03/2026
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Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Applicable Parking Standards (Monaghan County Development Plan 2025–2031) ........................ 3
3. Parking Demand Calculations for the Proposed Development ........................................................ 4
3.1 Industry Parking Requirement ..................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Office Parking Requirement ......................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Storage Parking Requirement ...................................................................................................... 4
4. Total Parking Provision ....................................................................................................................... 5
5. Disabled / Accessible Parking ............................................................................................................ 5
6. Internal Circulation, Layout & Design Considerations....................................................................... 6
7. Sustainable Transport Considerations ............................................................................................... 6
8. Compliance Statement ....................................................................................................................... 7
9. Conclusion .......................................................................................................................................... 7
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CAR PARKING PROPOSAL REPORT
Proposed Development – Change of use from a Retail Outlet to Manufacturing Facility at Lakeview
Business Park, Castleblayney, County Monaghan
For
Fine Living Timber Frame LTD
1. Introduction
This report outlines the proposed car parking strategy for a mixed-use industrial development
located in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. It details the parking calculations, accessibility
provision, and compliance with the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025–2031 (Table 15.6 –
Car Parking Standards), which sets minimum parking rates for different development types.
2. Applicable Parking Standards (Monaghan County Development Plan 2025–
2031)
The following standards apply:
• Industry: 1 space per 50 m² GFA
• Office / Professional Services: 1 space per 25 m² GFA
• Storage / Warehouse: 1 space per 200 m² GFA (typical for low-intensity storage uses unless
otherwise specified)
These standards guide the calculations in Section 3.
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Table 15.5 Car Parking Standards – Monaghan County Council Development Plan – 2025 - 2031
3. Parking Demand Calculations for the Proposed Development
The development comprises three key components: industrial floorspace, office accommodation,
and storage space. Parking demand has been calculated as follows:
3.1 Industry Parking Requirement
• Industrial Floorspace: 3,431.3 m²
• Standard: 1 space per 50 m²
• Calculation: 3,499.6 m² ÷ 50 = 68.6
• Parking Required: 69 spaces
3.2 Office Parking Requirement
• Office Floorspace: 264.4 m² Main Building 8.9 m² Existing Office Building
• Standard: 1 space per 25 m²
• Calculation: 273.3 m² ÷ 25 = 10.93
• Rounded: 11 spaces
3.3 Storage Parking Requirement
• Storage Floorspace: 698.6 m² Main Building 313.7 m² External Store Building
• Standard: 1 space per 200 m²
• Calculation: 1012.3m² ÷ 200 = 5.06
• Rounded: 5 spaces
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4. Total Parking Provision
Component Requirement
Industrial (3,431.3 m²) 69 spaces
Office (273.3 m²) 11 spaces
Storage (1,012.3 m²) 5 spaces
Total Parking Required 85 spaces
Total Parking Spaces Provided 87 spaces
The proposed layout will accommodate 85 standard car parking spaces, meeting Development Plan
requirements in full.
5. Disabled / Accessible Parking
While the current Development Plan does not specify a fixed ratio for disabled parking, Monaghan
County Council practice follows national guidance of:
• Minimum 1 accessible space per 25 standard spaces or
• 2%–5% of total parking, whichever is more appropriate.
For a car park of 85 spaces, this results in:
• Minimum Accessible Spaces Required:
85 ÷ 25 = 3.40 → 4 accessible parking spaces
Proposed Accessible Parking Provision:
✔ 4 disabled parking spaces located adjacent to primary building entrances, designed with full
circulation, gradients, markings and signage in accordance with universal access standards. RECEIVED: 16/03/2026
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Policies for Parking – Disabled Parking
6. Internal Circulation, Layout & Design Considerations
The car park has been designed to ensure:
• Safe vehicular circulation and HGV manoeuvring for the industrial component.
• Adequate turning radii for service vehicles.
• Appropriate lighting, landscaping and screening.
7. Sustainable Transport Considerations
In accordance with the policies of the Monaghan County Development Plan:
• Bicycle parking areas/racks will be provided near building entrances.
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8. Compliance Statement
The proposed car parking provision:
• Fully complies with the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025–2031 parking standards.
• Provides 87 total spaces, exceeding calculated demand of 85 spaces.
• Includes 4 disabled accessible spaces, meeting compliance regulations.
• Supports efficient, safe operation of the site.
9. Conclusion
The proposed parking layout provides an appropriate, policy-compliant solution for the development
in consisting of mixed-use industrial development located in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. The
provision of 87 spaces—including 69 industrial, 11 office, and 5 storage spaces—ensures the needs
of staff, visitors, and service operations are fully met while maintaining accessibility and safety
standards.
Hoping this is to your satisfaction,
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Bernard Dowdall – MRIAI, MRIBA
B.Arch.Sc.; Dip.Arch.; Architect RECEIVED: 16/03/2026