HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660060 - F.I. Request Letter
21/04/2026
Aghabog GFC
C/O Elliott Swetak
Pandora, Skervan
Smithboro Monaghan
Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).
26/60060 - permission for the following 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 at
Aghabog GAA Club Corleck Smithborough, Co. Monaghan.
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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planning application shall be declared to be withdrawn”.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,
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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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.
2.
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