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MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT
File Ref: 2660153 (Grant)
Applicant: Michael James and Cynthia Mullen
Development: permission for the retention of a domestic garage as constructed and all associated site development
works
Location: No.65 Killyconigan Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
1. Date of Site Inspection
26/05/2026
1.1 Site Notice & Photos
Site Notice in order 26/05/2026
2.0 Characteristics of Site/Area
• Area of Site 0.180ha
• Urban Site with a Single Storey Dwelling House
• Small front garden area with off-road parking, and garden area to rear
• Land zoned as “Existing Residential” as per the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025 – 2031.
• Site is accessed onto Local Tertiary Road (L-55136-1)
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Site Location Plan
3.0 Site History
No Site History
4.0 Consultee/Referral Responses
No consultee or referrals
5.0 Objections/Representation Received
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No objections or representations received.
6.0 Pre-Planning Meetings
None, as indicated on the Application Form
7.0 Planning Assessment
7.1 Proposed Development
This is an application for Permission for:
1. permission for the retention of a domestic garage as constructed and all associated site development works
Proposed Site Layout
7.2 Development Plan Policy/Ministerial Guidelines
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025 - 2031
• Section 6.7 Natura 2000 Sites and Appropriate Assessment
• Section 15.10.4 Garages, Sheds, Ancillary Outbuildings and Car Ports
• Section 15.22.8 Flood Zones and Appropriate Uses
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7.3 Assessment
The proposal will be considered against the following policies and objectives contained in the Monaghan County
Development Plan 2025 - 2031.
Natura 2000 Sites and Appropriate Assessment (Section 6.7)
Under Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive and Regulation 30 of SI no. 94/1997 “European Communities (Natural
Habitats) Regulations” (1997) any plan or project which has the potential to significantly impact on the integrity of a
Natura 2000 site (i.e. an SAC or SPA) must be subject to an Appropriate Assessment. This requirement is also detailed
under Section 177(U) of the Planning and Development Acts (2000-2010).
The subject site is located within approx. 11km of Sliabh Beagh SPA and 24km of Kilroosky Lough. There are no
significant watercourses located within close proximity to the site and no known pathway connectors with the Natura
2000 network.
Having regard to cumulative effects of both the proposed development and any other plan or project, it is the opinion
of the Planning Authority that the development is not of a nature or scale to have any significant effects on the integrity
the above mentioned or any other Natura 2000 sites and therefore a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required
in respect of this project.
Domestic Garage (Section 15.10.4 and Policy DGP 1)
Proposals for domestic garages, sheds, ancillary outbuildings and car ports shall comply with Section 15.10.4 in
Chapter 15 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031.
a) The design, size, scale and form of the building/structure and finishes/materials should normally be consistent
with the design of the main dwelling on site.
• The design, form and materials are consistent with the design of the main dwelling on site. The proposed
garage complies with criterion a).
b) The building/structure is normally detached and sited to the side or rear of the house to minimise visual impact
from the public road or surrounding landscape.
• The garage is detached and located to the rear of the dwelling
c) The building/structure is used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling and not for any
commercial, manufacturing, industrial use or as habitable accommodation.
• A condition can be applied restricting the use of the garage for domestic purposes in the even that planning
permission is granted.
d) Where the total floor area of the building/structure is in excess of 80m2, satisfactory justification shall be
provided for its size.
• The proposed garage is c37sqm in area.
e) Car ports shall only be permitted where they are incorporated into the design of the dwelling, do not constitute
a visual intrusion, and where they are not visible from the public domain.
• Not Applicable.
f) The residential amenity in the vicinity of the proposed development will not be compromised.
• Given the detached nature of the property and the proximity of neighbouring properties there are no
residential amenity concerns arising.
g) Only one domestic garage shall be permitted for any single dwelling unless the need for a second garage is
satisfactorily demonstrated.
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• No existing garage present.
h) Existing surface water drainage is maintained or relocated satisfactorily.
• Compliant
Development Contribution
This will be calculated in accordance with MCC General Development Contributions Scheme 2021-2026, effective 1-1-
2026.
Existing Floor Area: c143sqm
Retention Floor Area: c37sqm
Conclusion
The proposed development accords with the relevant provisions of Section 15 of Monaghan County Development Plan
2025 – 2031 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
A Grant of Permission, subject to Conditions, is recommended.
Recommendation
A Grant of Permission, subject to Conditions, is recommended subject to compliance with the conditions set out below
it is considered that the proposed development accords with both the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025 –
2031 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
It is recommended that Permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:
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a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €444.00 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.
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) The development contribution shall be paid in full within six months from the date of the final grant of
permission or as otherwise agreed in writing.
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.
2. The domestic garage hereby approved shall be used solely for purposes ancillary to the residential dwelling within
the site area and not for any separate purposes.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development.
3. The existing trees and hedgerow defining the application site boundaries shall be permanently retained in this
development.
Reason: In the Interests of visual amenity.
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4. The development shall be carried out in accordance with plans and documentation submitted to the Planning
Authority on the 23/04/2026, except as otherwise required in order to comply with the above conditions.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.
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Liam Ward
Assistant Planner
05/06/2026
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Development Contributions Calculations – Residential Development
Category Dev Type Rate Number /
Units
Floor Area /
Calculation
Contributions
Due (€)
3. Provision
of
Community,
Recreation
and Amenity
Infrastructure
(c)
Residential
Extensions /
Additional
Floorspace
(including
garages and
other
domestic
outbuildings)
Up to 40m²
(436 sq ft)
Exempt
Over 40m²
(436 sq ft)
€12 per m²
Retention is 37sqm (see
drawing dimensions).
40m² exemption does not
apply as retention
development (see Section
18 of Dev. Contribution
scheme)
€12 x 37 sqm =
€444.00
€444.00
Contributions Due (€) €444.00
Exemptions / Reductions under Part 18 of Development Contribution Scheme (if applicable)
Category
(a) – (m)
Dev Type %
Reduction
Calculations Exemption /
Reduction (€)
N/A
Total Amount Due
Contributions Due – Discount Total Due (€)
€444.00
Checked / Date
AP / EP AO SEP
05/06/2026
S. Finnegan
05/06/2026