HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660060 - Chief Executives AI OrderMONAGHAN CO. COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)
Chief Executive's Order No:
Reference Number:
Name of Applicant:
Address:
P376-26ai
26/60060
Aghabog GFC
Elliott Swetak
Pandora
Skervan
Smithboro Monaghan
H18CK61
Nature of Application: Permission for the following development at Aghabog GAA Club,
Corleck, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan 1.The renovation and
extension of the existing grass playing field to the rear of the
clubhouse, along with associated boundary fencing and ball stops
and retaining wall structures. 2. The erection of 2no. Player
dugouts to the North of the grass playing field. 3. The erection of an
open spectator stand along the South side of the playing field. 4.
Alterations to the existing carparking configurations, to include for
disabled carparking spaces along with a disability access viewing
area. 5. The construction of a new shop building at the front of the
playing field. 6. Construction of a new walking track, including low-
level lighting and 7. All associated site and landscaping works
Location of Development: Aghabog GAA Club Corleck Smithborough, Co. Monaghan
ORDER:
I hereby order that pursuant to the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and
Article 33 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), the further information set out
on the attached schedule be requested from the applicant.
SENIOR PLANNER
DATE
26/60060 Aghabog GFC Aghabog GAA Club, Corleck, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1.
Section 6.15 'Trees, Hedgerows and Woodlands' states that 'Hedgerows are important
habitats and wildlife corridors for small mammals, birds and bat species'. Policy GIP 2 also
states that 'any development which impacts on the integrity of existing Green Infrastructure
shall be resisted, an exception to this may be where compensatory features comprising of
native species can be provided'. The Planning Authority notes that the submitted site layout
plan indicates 'large vegetation to the north boundary to be removed in sequence with
largening the playing field' and that low level lighting is proposed along the new walking track
Having regard to same, and comments received on the proposal from Monaghan County
Council Biodiversity Officer, the applicant is requested to provide additional information which
adequately demonstrates that the proposal will not have any adverse ecological impacts
generally, and on bats specifically.
Policy LCP 1 and Section 15.22.4 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031
stipulates that all development proposals should be accompanied by comprehensive
landscaping plan commensurate to the scale of development being proposed. As referenced
under item 1 above, it is noted that the submitted layout plan states that 'large vegetation to
the north boundary to be removed in sequence with largening the playing field'. No details,
however, have been provided with regard to compensatory replanting to offset same. The
applicant is therefore requested to provide the following;
i. A revised site layout plan indicating proposed tree and hedgerow planting to
offset the proposed removal of existing trees and hedgerow along the sites
northern boundary.
ii. Precise numbers, spacings, heights and types of trees and hedgerow plants to
be planted. Species selection should align with the All -Ireland Pollinator Plan
(AIPP) 2021-2025.
3.
Having regard to Section 6.16 'Invasive Species' and associated Policy ISP 1 of the Monaghan
County Development Plan 2025-2031, and comments received on the proposal from the
Council Biodiversity Officer, the applicant is requested to provide additional information to
demonstrate how the proposed development, including landscaping proposals, will not lead to
the spread of invasive species.
4.
The submitted site layout plan refers to an 'existing gym building recently constructed'
however, there is no record of planning permission for this development. It would be
inappropriate for the Planning Authority to consider granting permission for the proposed
development as the Planning Authority cannot/will not facilitate the consolidation and
intensification of any unauthorised structures and/or uses. Accordingly, please review the
planning file and submit mitigating drawings, details and/or documentation.
5.
The applicant is requested to submit a fully completed water protection checklist (Please see
Appendix 6 of the Monaghan County Development Plan).
Note: It is recommended that the applicant/agent liaises with Planning Section and Monaghan
County Council Biodiversity officer prior to the preparation and submission of this Further
Information.
The planner dealing with this application is Brian McGeary