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Our Ref: 14-100 Date: 26.05.2026
Monaghan County Council
Planning Offices,
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan.
H18 X982
Re: Planning Application for development at Corleadargan, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The development will
consist of: To construct a storey and a half style dwelling house, domestic garage, new sewerage wastewater treatment system and
new entrance onto public road and all associated site development works.
Applicants: Aoibheann Hughes
Planning Ref: 25/60259
Dear Sir/Madam
Please find herewith the relevant documents in response to requested Further Information dated 19/08/2026 - detailed below.
1. Regarding housing in Rural Areas Under Strong Urban Influence, the County Development Plan 2025-2031 states that all single
dwelling planning applications must comply with one of the criteria outlined in Policy RSP 7 and should be accompanied by a
completed Rural Housing Application Form. The site is situated within the Castleblayney Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influen ce.
The applicant shall submit details and documentation demonstrating clear compliance with at least 1 of the criteria outlined in Policy
RSP 7. Please refer to the County Development Plan 2025-2031 (Policy RSP 7 and Appendix 14) and submit compliant details and/or
documentation accordingly.
Signed RH1 Form and supporting documents attached
2. Policy DABP1 of the County Development Plan 2025-2031 states that permission for a new dwelling within 100m of an agricultural
building shall only be permitted where written consent has been provided by the owner/occupier of the agricultural unit. Said written
consent must be signed by both parties and witnessed by a solicitor or a peace commissioner.
Please submit a corresponding 1:500 site layout plan that identifies said agricultural buildings.
Signed Letter of Consent attached
3. As per Section 15.22.4 of the County Development Plan 2025-2031, where a proposed development site contains mature trees and/or
substantial hedgerow(s), the planning application should include a detailed tree and hedgerow survey, which clearly outlines the
extent of what will be retained and replaced.
Accordingly, please submit such a survey/landscaping plan, which particularly indicates the retention of the tree/hedge line that
currently traverses the site.
See attached updated Site Layout showing existing landscaping layout
4. In the interest of visual amenity and appropriate design, please submit amended house plans providing: chimneys centrally located on
the ridge; and roof pitch and gable depth in line with Policy RSDP1 and Table 15.3 of the County Development Plan 2025-2031.
Amended house plans attached
We trust that the above is in order; however, should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours faithfully,
_________________________
Owen Cunningham
For CMD Architects RECEIVED: 28/05/2026