HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660017 - 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
30th April 2026
Mr Ben Clerkin
Planning Department
Monaghan County Council,
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
Co. Monaghan
RE: David & Joanne Butler – Planning Reference 26/60017.
Further Information in relation to Permission for development at this site: 37 Rockdaniel
Road, Cloghvalley Upper, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. The development will consist
of; Removal of existing roof, first floor and rear extensions, new roof, widening of
existing site entrance and driveway, internal and external additions and alterations, and
all associated site works.
Dear Ben,
We are in receipt of your request for additional information dated 24th March 2026. We attach
the following documents with this response:
1. This cover letter
2. Significant Further Information – Newspaper Notice (Dated 30th April 2026)
3. Significant Further Information – Site Notice (Dated 30th April 2026)
4. Drawing Number J2026 – FI01 – Revised Proposed Site Layout
5. Drawing Number J2026 – FI02 – Revised Proposed Floor Plans, Elevations & Section
6. Drawing Number J2026 – FI03 – Existing & Proposed Contiguous Elevations
7. Drawing Number J2026 – FI04 – Existing & Proposed Winter Shadow Projections
8. Drawing Number J2026 – FI05 – Existing & Proposed Summer Shadow Projections
Item 1:
Section 15.10.1 of the County Development Plan 2025-2031 concerns alterations and
extensions to dwellings. Proposals to alter or extend a dwelling will be considered on their
individual merits, with the main considerations being that of design and the degree of impact on
existing and adjoining properties.
The applicant is requested to reconsider the proposed increase in overall height and massing,
and to submit revised drawings that provide a more appropriate design response that is in
keeping with the established scale of dwellings along Rockdaniel Road. It is considered that a
reduced-height proposal, such as a dormer-style first-floor extension, would be more likely to
integrate satisfactorily with the surrounding residential context.
THE STABLES,
DRUMCONRATH ROAD,
CARRICKMACROSS,
CO. MONAGHAN.
A81 YX28
Telephone: (042) 9662275
E-mail: info@fineganjackson.ie
Website: www.fineganjackson.ie RECEIVED: 27/05/2026
Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS
Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited
Additionally, the applicant is requested to demonstrate that the revised design will not give rise
to negative residential amenity impacts on adjoining properties. This may be addressed through
updated elevations and sections illustrating window positions, overlooking distances, and the
reduced scale arising from any dormer-type design.
Please find attached drawing package, illustrating the following:
Revised Proposed Floor Plans, Elevations & Section
• A redesign of the dwelling from a 2-storey including habitable accommodation within the
attic space, to a storey + ½ extension. This has resulted in a reduced ridge height from
8.98 meters to 7.36 meters.
• The client has proposed a single storey, flat roof, rear kitchen extension of 16m2.
Existing & Proposed Contiguous Elevations
• The proposed contiguous front elevation drawings outline how the dwelling appears
coinciding with the neighbouring dwellings. The revised design keeps in scale with the
existing dwellings on the Rockdaniel road and integrates positively within the residential
background.
Existing & Proposed Winter & Summer Shadow Projections
• The existing and proposed shadow projection drawings show how the existing dwelling
and proposed extension does not impact 38 Rockdaniel road. The projects show that
the storey + ½ do not increase the level of shadowing to 38 Rockdaniel road in
comparison to the existing dwelling during both the Winter and Summer months.
We believe that the proposed plans are a more appropriate design and will be in keeping with h
established scale of dwellings on the Rockdaniel Road, and the proposal complies with the
requirements of Monaghan County Council Development Plan 2025 – 2031.
Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours Sincerely,
Joe Mc Cabe
Surveyor
B.Sc. (Hons.) DipFD
RECEIVED: 27/05/2026