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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560183 - Notification of Decision 25/05/2026 Ref No: 25/60183 TO: Eilly Ltd C/O Gaffney & Cullivan 1 Farnham Street, Cavan Co. Cavan H12A9K0 Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) NOTIFICATION OF DECISION Monaghan County Council has by order dated 25/05/2026 decided to GRANT permission to the above named for development of land, in accordance with the documents submitted namely for:- permission will consist of the refurbishment of the detached, three-bay, two-storey former stationmaster’s house currently in use as apartments. The proposed works will comprise internal alterations and demolition of a non-original single-storey extension to the rear. In addition, a two-storey extension (112m² at ground floor level and 41m² at first floor level) will be built in place of the demolished structure. The completed development will comprise 6 apartments: 4 x one-bedroom; 2 x two-bedroom. All connected to existing site/building services. The development will also provide 12 new parking spaces. Essential repairs to the existing roof and chimneys along with conservation works, window and plaster repairs are proposed. The site, located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (Reg. no. 41101873), NIAH (Reg. No. 41308011), is located at Ashview Court, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Significant Further Information relates to submitted, Water Protection checklist, Outdoor Lighting Report, Road Safety Audit, proposed drawings, Design Assessment, at 1 and 2 Ashview Court, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan subject to the 15 condition(s) set out in the Schedule attached. Signed on behalf of Monaghan County Council ________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ___________________________ DATE Provided there is no appeal against this DECISION a grant of planning permission will issue at the end of four weeks (see footnote). NO WORKS CAN COMMENCE ON FOOT OF A ‘NOTIFICATION OF DECISION’ ON AN APPLICATION. THE DEVELOPMENT IS ONLY AUTHORISED WHEN A ‘NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT’ IS ISSUED. pp 25 / 05 / 2026 Footnote: An appeal against a decision of a Planning Authority under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) may be made to An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902. (Tel. (01) 8588100) during office hours. 1. You have four weeks beginning on the date the planning authority makes its decision which was (25/05/2026). This is a strict time limit. 2. You must put your appeal in writing (either typed or handwritten). 3. You must clearly state your own name and address. If someone is acting for you, like a planning agent they must clearly state their own name and address as well as your name and address. 4. You must give enough details to allow An Coimisiún Pleanála to identify the application you wish to appeal. 5. You must provide your planning grounds of appeal (reasons and arguments) for your appeal and any items you wish to support your grounds of appeal. 6. If you are a third party, you must include the written acknowledgement given to you by the planning authority to confirm it received your submission at planning application stage. 7. You must pay the correct fee. For more information on how to make an appeal see www.pleanala.ie 25/60183 Eilly Ltd, 1 and 2 Ashview Court, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RT73 and A75 HF44 1. a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €6120 in accordance with the General Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2026 made by the Council under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), towards expenditure incurred or proposed to be incurred by the Council in the provision of public roads, public footpaths/cycle paths and public lighting that will facilitate the proposed development. The amount of contribution to be paid may be reduced in respect of the provision of social housing units within the development scheme. b) The sum attached to this condition shall be revised from the date of the grant of planning permission to the value pertaining at the time of payment in accordance with the Wholesale Price Index for Building and Construction (Materials and Wages). c) No works shall commence until payment of the development contribution is made in full, or until Monaghan County Council has agreed in writing to a schedule of phased payments of the sum. Reason: It is considered appropriate that the developer should contribute towards the expenditure incurred or proposed to be incurred by the Council in the provision of public roads, public footpaths/cycle paths and public lighting that will facilitate the proposed development. 2. a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €11640 in accordance with the General Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2026 made by the Council under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), towards expenditure incurred or proposed to be incurred by the Council in the provision of community, recreation and amenity public infrastructure and facilities in the area. The amount of contribution to be paid may be reduced in respect of the provision of social housing units within the development scheme. b) The sum attached to this condition shall be revised from the date of the grant of planning permission to the value pertaining at the time of payment in accordance with the Wholesale Price Index for Building and Construction (Materials and Wages). c) No works shall commence until payment of the development contribution is made in full, or until Monaghan County Council has agreed in writing to a schedule of phased payments of the sum. Reason: It is considered appropriate that the developer should contribute towards the expenditure incurred or proposed to be incurred by the Council in the provision of community, recreation and amenity infrastructure and facilities in the area. 3. All construction and/or demolition activity shall be restricted to the hours 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. No work shall take place on Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays or public holidays. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and orderly development. 4. a) The development shall be monitored by a suitably qualified architect with conservation expertise and accreditation. b) Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall submit for the written agreement of the Planning Authority a schedule of conservation works and method statements for all interventions affecting historic fabric, including repairs, cleaning, replacement of elements and installation of new services. c) All works shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details and best conservation practice, and shall not involve the removal or alteration of original historic fabric except where explicitly agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. d) A written and photographic record of the building shall be prepared prior to the commencement of works, and updated during and following completion of the works. Copies of same shall be submitted to the Planning Authority. e) The conservation architect shall inspect the works at appropriate stages and certify, upon completion, that the works have been carried out in accordance with the agreed details and best conservation practice. Reason: In the interest of the protection of architectural heritage (in accordance with the provisions of the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities). 5. Notwithstanding the details submitted, the proposed low boundary walls to the front of the building shall be subject to the following: a) The design, height, profile, materials and finish of the walls shall be fully in accordance with details to be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. b) The walls shall be constructed using materials and detailing appropriate to the character and setting of the Protected Structure and shall not detract from its architectural or historic significance. Reason: In the interest of protecting the setting and character of the Protected Structure. 6. New hard and soft landscaping shall be in accordance with the submitted details. Existing trees, hedging and fencing shall be protected and retained unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. All planting shall be carried out in the first planting season following commencement of building operations and shall be permanently retained thereafter. Semi- mature and native tree specimens shall be used. Any plant which fails shall be replaced. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and appropriate design. 7. The development shall be enclosed along the southern boundary adjoining the existing laneway by means of a suitable boundary treatment, to be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The boundary treatment shall be designed and constructed so as to prevent direct pedestrian access between the development and the adjoining laneway. Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and orderly development. 8. a) Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall submit, for written agreement with the Planning Authority, a commensurate Construction Management Plan (CMP). The CMP shall include details on: i. Construction traffic routes and access arrangements; ii. Delivery and storage of materials; iii. Hours of operation; iv. Noise, dust and debris control measures; v. Measures to prevent obstruction of the public road; vi. Contact details for a site manager. b) Development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed plan. Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in an orderly and planned manner. 9. a) Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall submit, for written agreement with the Planning Authority, a Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan specific to the site/context. Said plan shall be prepared using EPA best practice guidelines (for the preparation of resource and waste management plans for construction and demolition projects). b) The to-be-agreed Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan shall include: i. Material handling and storage procedures. ii. Designated site managers. iii. Management of acceptable noise during construction phase. c) Development shall be carried out in accordance with the to-be-agreed details. Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in an orderly and planned manner. 10. Surface water shall be managed on-site in accordance with the submitted site drainage details. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and orderly development. 11. Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall contact Uisce Éireann regarding the water services necessary to enable the proposed development and confirm the acceptability of the proposed development regarding source/network infrastructure. Reason: In the interest of public health and to ensure adequate water and wastewater facilities. 12. a) Developer shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for the construction phase to ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters to any watercourse or drains. b) Any construction and demolition waste shall be recovered/disposed of by a registered, qualified waste contractor in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended) and shall incorporate any hazardous waste, including asbestos. Reason: In the interest of environmental protection. 13. External lighting shall be installed and operated in accordance with the submitted lighting report. All lighting shall be designed and installed so as to minimise light spill beyond the site boundary and shall not give rise to glare or undue disturbance to adjoining properties. No additional external lighting shall be installed without the prior written agreement of the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity, visual amenity, and orderly development. 14. The car parking areas and associated site works shall be laid out and completed in accordance with the submitted details prior to the occupation of the development. All car parking spaces shall be permanently reserved for the use of the occupants of the development and shall not be used for any other purpose. The parking and circulation areas shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition thereafter. Reason: In the interests of orderly development and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. 15. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and documents submitted on the 09/05/2025 as amended on the 10/04/2026 and the 28/04/2026, except as may otherwise be required in order to comply with the above conditions. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.