HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660109 - F.I. Received Doc. - Application - Cover Letter
Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS
Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
25th May 2026
Planning Department,
Monaghan County Council,
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
Co. Monaghan.
Ref. No. 26/60109
RE: Further Information Request – Mary Hughes, Drumturk, Carrickmacross, Co.
Monaghan.
Dear Brian,
Please find enclosed the following documentation in relation to this further information
response.
Documents:
• This Cover Letter
• Letter of Support (from Mary Hughes)
• Proposed Site Plan (Drawing reference No. J2025 - FI01)
Further Information Request:
1. Section 15.16 ‘Tourism’ of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031
notes that the Council shall encourage the provision of tourist accommodation and
facilities in appropriate rural locations ‘where a clearly identified site-specific tourism
need has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority’.
Notwithstanding the details submitted, the applicant is requested to provide
additional information which clearly demonstrates how there is a site-specific need
for short-term letting tourism accommodation at this location.
The applicant has written the attached ‘Letter of Support’ in which she demonstrates that there
is a clearly identified site-specific tourism need for this area and that short -term letting tourist
accommodation is in demand.
In compliance with Section 15.16:
a) The applicant has demonstrated the site-specific tourism need for the area.
b) The dwelling currently has a high standard of design and materials.
c) It is not detrimental to scenic and heritage assets or in any protected or heritage areas.
THE STABLES,
DRUMCONRATH ROAD,
CARRICKMACROSS,
COUNTY MONAGHAN.
A81 YX28
Telephone: (042) 9662275
E-mail: info@fineganjackson.ie
Website: www.fineganjackson.ie RECEIVED: 25/05/2026
Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS
Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
We believe that this is satisfactory justification in compliance with Policy TOUP1 of the
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025 - 2031.
2. Section 15.24 ‘Car Parking Standards’, of the Monaghan County Development Plan
2025-2031 states that that all developments are required to provide within the site
area, suitable provision for servicing, parking and manoeuvring of vehicles
associated with the proposal. Parking provision for ‘Hotel/Guesthouse/B&B’
development is calculated at a rate of 1 no. space per bedroom, in accordance with
Table 15.5 ‘Car Parking Standards’. The applicant is therefore requested to provide
a revised site layout plan which demonstrates that there is scope within the
application site for the provision of 4 no. parking spaces and any associated
circulation space.
Please see attached Proposed Site Plan (Drawing ref. no. J2025 - FI01). 4no;. car parking
spaces are indicated in blue hatch to demonstrate compliance with Table 15.5 of the Monaghan
County Development Plan 2025 - 2031. The site is large and can comfortably accommodate
4no. car parking spaces (2.5m x 5.0m) on the existing tarmacadam hard-standing without any
proposed works. Adequate turning facilities are available in the large yard to the north side of
the dwelling also.
3. Section 15.22.4 ‘Landscaping and Boundary Treatment’ of the of the Monaghan
County Development Plan 2025-2031 requires the submission of landscaping
details that are commensurate to the scale of development being proposed. Having
particular regard to nature of the proposal and the proximity of the site to an existing
dwelling located on adjoining lands to the south, the applicant is requested to submit
a revised landscaping/layout plan demonstrating appropriate landscaping/boundary
treatments along the application sites southern and eastern boundaries.
Please see attached Proposed Site Plan (Drawing ref. no. J2025 - FI01) which is now updated
to include a comprehensive landscaping plan. All new landscaping notes are in blue font.
Existing soft landscaping is already in place to the front, rear and sides of the dwelling. It is now
proposed to plant a native hedgerow to the east and north boundaries on the inside of the
existing boundary fence for adequate screening and to complement this with native trees
throughout also.
4. In the interests of clarity, the applicant is requested to provide a concise report
which demonstrates how the conditions of original permissions 96/316 and 97/693
pertaining to this site have been satisfactorily complied with.
96/316 was granted for ‘erect a dormer dwellinghouse at Drumturk’ and was subject to 6no.
conditions.
This application was superseded in part in that 97/693 was granted for ‘change house plans
and relocate two storey dormer dwelling at Drumturk’ and was subject to 7no. conditions.
These are summarised below:
RECEIVED: 25/05/2026
Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS
Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
Planning Ref. No. 96/316
1) Superseded by 97/693.
2) Comments as follows:
a. Complied with. Existing hedge set-back for sight lines.
b. Superseded by 97/693.
c. Substantially complied with. Trees to be planted as per this planning submission.
3) Comments as follows: RECEIVED: 25/05/2026
Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS
Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
a. Complied with.
b. Incomplete. Proposal for compliance: 2no. entrance piers are within the sight
lines and measure taller than 1m each due to large concrete caps. It is
proposed, that as part of these works, that both roadside piers will be lowered to
be no more than 1000mm high in compliance with this condition. In addition, the
applicant will ensure to keep the boundary hedgerows maintained less than
1000mm also in compliance with the planning condition.
c. Complied with.
4) Comments as follows:
a. Complied with.
b. Complied with.
c. Complied with.
d. Complied with.
e. Complied with.
5) Comments as follows:
a. We require confirmation from the planning authority if a brick sample was
submitted.
b. Complied with.
6) Superseded by 97/693.
Planning Ref. No. 97/693
RECEIVED: 25/05/2026
Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS
Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
1) Complied with.
2) Comments as follows:
a. Complied with. Existing hedge set-back for sight lines.
b. This planning application seeks to revise the boundaries of the site to the north
and to reduce the site area which is extensive. The remaining area will be given
back to the field which is in the applicant’s ownership. There is an existing
hedgerow to the north boundary of the field, and it is proposed to plant a new
native hedgerow to the north boundary of the site along with new trees. There is
56m between the two dwelling houses. This proposal will provide for 2no.
hedgerows and trees between this subject site and the existing dwelling to the
north which is deemed to be adequate screening.
c. Partly complied with. Additional landscaping to be completed as proposed with
this submission.
3) Complied with.
4) Comments as follows:
a. We require confirmation from the planning authority if a brick sample was
submitted.
b. Complied with.
5) Comments as follows:
a. Complied with. There is a water channel adjacent to the entrance gates to divert
stormwater to the field to the north.
b. Complied with. There is a water channel adjacent to the entrance gates to divert
stormwater to the field to the north.
c. Complied with. RECEIVED: 25/05/2026
Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS
Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
6) Comments as follows:
a. Complied with.
b. Complied with.
c. Complied with.
d. Complied with.
7) Substantially complied with.
The above response should address all of the queries presented and we look forward to a
favourable response.
Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours Sincerely,
Wayne Geary
Director / B.Sc. MSCSI MRICS
Chartered Building Surveyor
Chartered Building Control Surveyor RECEIVED: 25/05/2026