HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660033 - F.I. Request Letter
31/03/2026
JES Holdings Ltd
Finegan Jackson Ryan McEneaney
Drumconrath Road
Carrickmacross
Co. Monaghan
A81 YX28
Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).
26/60033 - permission for change of use from existing retail unit to proposed café, demolition of
existing recessed shopfront entrance, construction of new shopfront with additional door to first
floor level, proposed signage, construction of single storey extension to rear, alterations & additions
to interior & exterior, connections to existing services and all associated site works at 4 Parnell Street
Drummond Etra Carrickmacross.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to the above application, I am to inform you that the information submitted is not
adequate to enable a decision to be made.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 33 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001
(as amended) you are hereby requested to submit further information as set out on the attached
page.
Article 33(3) states that “where a requirement under sub-article (1) or sub-article (2) (Clarification)
is not complied with within the period of 6 months from the date of the requirement for further
information, or such additional period, not exceeding 3 months, as may be agreed by the Planning
Authority, the planning application shall be declared to be withdrawn”.
It should be noted that you will be required to give notice in an approved newspaper under article
35(1)(a) and erect a site notice in accordance with Article 35 (1)(b) of the Planning and Development
Regulations 2001 (as amended) if the further information received is considered to contain
significant additional data.
Please Note: 4 copies of Additional Information to be submitted. In the case of Significantly
Different Information, 6 copies of additional information to be submitted.
Yours faithfully,
__________________________
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
26/60033 JES Holdings Ltd 4 Parnell Street, Drummond Etra, Carrickmacross Co Monaghan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Section 15.4 ‘Shop fronts’ of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 states that
shopfronts should generally;
• Relate to the architecture of the building to which it forms part of, in terms of proportion,
scale and alignment.
• Respect the scale and proportions of the streetscape by maintaining existing fenestration
and plot width, including any vertical division or features breaking up horizontal facades.
• Include the design elements of a traditional Irish shopfront, such as the fascia, pilasters,
consoles, cornice, architrave and stallriser, with details of fascia signage included as part of
any planning application.
Section 15.2.11 ‘Materials’ states that ‘the use of renewably sourced hardwood for windows
and doors in all new structures is encouraged as well as the use of local materials which
contribute to the character of the area’ and Section 15.2.12 ‘Fenestration’ states that
fenestration should respect ‘traditional proportions of the building and the streetscape.’
The Planning Authority has concerns with the proposed shopfront in terms of the
arrangement of openings, external detailing and its overall appearance which, it is
considered, would have an adverse impact on the established character of the existing
streetscape of this part of Parnell Street.
In this regard, the applicant is requested to provide additional information (including revised
drawings and a supporting statement ) which demonstrates how the proposal satisfactorily
complies with the aforementioned sections 15.4, 15.2.11 and 15.2.12 of the Monaghan
County Development Plan 2025-2031. Revised details should include;
a) Repositioning of the ground floor café window to a more central location, between
the two proposed door entries.
b) Confirmation of proposed wall/window/door finishes for all elevations including
colours.
c) Sample images of all proposed wall/door/window finishes.
2. The Planning Authority notes that the first-floor area has been earmarked for ‘future development’
as indicated on the submitted floor plans. In the interests of clarity, the applicant is requested to
confirm if it is intended to change the use of the first-floor area or if there is ‘no change’. If the
applicant intends to change from the existing authorised use (see planning history reference
00/50008), the applicant should amend the development description accordingly to accurately
reflect all aspects of the development proposed.
3. Planning Authority notes that the proposed development includes ‘Proposed Signage’ however, no
specific details have been provided with regard to same. The applicant is therefore requested to
provide further details of proposed signage, as referenced in the proposed development description
and submitted drawings.
The planner dealing with this application is Brian McGeary