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Planning Section
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08/06/2026
To: Michael Murnaghan & Emma Heavin
C/o Noel McGahon
Essexford
Louth PO
Co. Louth
File Number - 25/107
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 01/05/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission for a two storey/single storey type
dwelling house, a domestic garage, a domestic wastewater treatment system, the use of
an existing site entrance and private laneway to access the development to include all
associated site development works , at Dunaree, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan,
subject to the 7 condition(s) set out in the Schedule attached.
Si ned on behalf of MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
08/06/2026
DATE
I refer you to the Health and Safety Authority website www.hsa.ie for new responsibilities
for homeowners under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations
2013.
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Oifigi Pleanala
Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
1 Sraid Bhaile Atha Cliath,
Muineachan,
H 18 X982, Eire.
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00353 47 30500
info@monaghancoco.ie
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Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
Failtionn an tCdaras Aitiuil roimh chomhfhreagras i nGaeilge
25/107 Michael Murnaghan & Emma Heavin, Dunaree, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
1.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €2545 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) 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.
2.
a) Only that applicable portion of the roadside hedgerow, which must be lowered or uprooted to
provide adequate sight distances, shall be removed.
b) Mature trees and hedgerow defining the site boundary shall be permanently retained in this
development. They shall also be reinforced with additional planting as per the submitted
landscaping details and protected from damage at all times, particularly during building
operations.
c) Notwithstanding the submitted landscaping details, any new site and roadside boundaries
shall be planted with native hedgerow species so as to ultimately form naturalised hedgerows
similar to existing hedgerows in the vicinity. Predominant species shall be whitethorn, with
blackthorn, hazel and holly also included. Planting shall be in a double staggered row with
eight 2-3 year old plants per metre; 250mm apart, with 300mm between rows.
d) Existing and proposed hedgerows shall be supplemented as per the submitted landscaping
details with native tree species at irregular intervals. Species shall include oak, sycamore and
beech.
e) Planting as required shall be carried out in the first planting season following commencement
of building operations and shall be permanently retained thereafter.
Any plant which fails shall be replaced. Trees shall be allowed to mature and shall not be
topped when trimming hedgerows.
f) Any boundary fencing shall be of stained wood.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
3.
a) Prior to any other works commencing, visibility splays of 70m, measured to the nearside road
edge in each direction, shall be provided from a point in the centre of the lane entrance 2.4m
from the road edge at a height of between 1.05m and 2m above ground level to an object
height of between 1.05m and 2m above ground level in both directions. The visibility splays
shall be retained and kept clear from obstructions thereafter.
b) Where it is necessary to remove hedges, fences, embankments or other obstructions in order
to achieve the required visibility splays, they shall be reinstated behind the visibility splays.
Any new trees or shrubs shall be planted back from the visibility splays to allow for future
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Oifigi Pleanala
Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
1 Sraid Bhaile Atha Cliath,
Muineachan,
H18 X982, Eire.
00353 47 30500
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eolas@monaghancoco.ie
www.monaghan.ie
Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
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growth and some species will require additional set back. All existing planting shall be kept
trimmed behind visibility splays.
c) Where the existing roadside hedge/embankment is to be removed, the roadside verge shall be
widened (by grading back or infilling where necessary using appropriate inert material) to
include the entire area within the visibility splays, top soiled, and grassed to the satisfaction of
the Planning Authority.
d) Measures shall be taken to prevent road surface water from flowing onto the lane entrance.
The discharge from the above drainage shall be piped to an appropriate drainage pipeline or
watercourse.
e) Provision shall be made for surface water drainage and no surface water shall be allowed flow
onto the lane or public roadway.
f) Surface water drain(s) shall suitably discharge to the nearest appropriate watercourse or
drainage pipeline. Separate application shall be made to Monaghan County Council if this
requires a road opening licence.
g) No development exempt or otherwise shall be erected over the public sewer, drain or water -
main, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
h) Before any work is commenced on this development a security, by way of a cash deposit, in
the sum of €2250, shall be paid to the Planning Authority by the developer to ensure the
satisfactory completion of all surface water drainage/boundary work within and abutting the
site area, to prevent runoff of surface water onto the public roadway and to ensure that no
damage is caused to public roadway and any such damage is repaired satisfactorily. Failure to
carry out all entrance works to a standard to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority will
result in forfeiture of part or all of the cash security.
Reason: In the interest of road/traffic safety.
4.
a) The proposed effluent treatment and disposal system shall be located, constructed and
maintained in accordance with the details submitted and in accordance with the requirements
of the document entitled Environmental Protection Agency Code of Practice - Domestic
Wastewater Treatment Systems (population equivalent ≤ 10), 2021. No system other than the
type proposed in the application shall be installed without the prior written agreement of the
Planning Authority.
b) A maintenance contract for the effluent treatment and disposal system shall be entered into
from the first date of occupancy of the dwelling and permanently maintained thereafter.
Signed and dated copies of the contract, which shall be for a minimum period of three years,
shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority within two months of
the installation.
c) Surface water soakaways shall be located such that the drainage from the dwelling and paved
areas of the site shall be diverted away from the location of the polishing filter.
d) Within two months of the first occupation of the dwelling, the developer shall submit a report
from a suitably qualified person with professional indemnity insurance certifying that the
proposed effluent treatment and disposal system has been installed and commissioned in
accordance with the approved details and is working in a satisfactory manner and that the
polishing filter is constructed in accordance with the standards set out in the EPA document.
e) Proposed well shall be located a minimum of 30m uphill of proposed on -site wastewater
treatment system.
Reason: In the interest of public health and environmental protection.
5.
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Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
1 Sraid Bhaile Atha Cliath,
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H18 X982, dire.
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00353 47 30500
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Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
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Ground and finished floor levels shall be as per the plans submitted. Facilitating cut and/or fill
shall be graded to a natural contour to reflect the existing topography of the area.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and securing a satisfactory standard of development.
6.
Garage shall be used solely for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house and
not for any industrial, business or commercial purposes.
Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and to prevent unauthorised development
7.
The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and documents
submitted on the 19/12/2025 as amended on the 07/04/2026, except as may otherwise be
required in order to comply with the above conditions.
Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.
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Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
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BUILDING CONTROL ADVICE NOTE
Before Any Building Works Commence - Things you should check!
1. Building Control Legal Requirements - Commencement Notice & Fire Safety Certificates (FSC);
In accordance with the Building Regulations you are obliged to submit a Commencement Notice prior to
commencement of a development and it must be submitted not less than 14 days and not more than 28 days
before you wish to commence. The Commencement Notice must be submitted to the Local Authority via the
online national portal BCMS. Applicants are advised to register on this website in advance of submitting a
commencement notice via the attached link: www.localgov.ie/en/bcros
As the type of Commencement Notice required will vary depending on your proposed development, you are
advised to seek advice from your agent or architect on what type of commencement notice is relevant to your
proposed works. Alternatively please feel free to contact Monaghan Fire & Building Control Authority for
advice at 047-30521 or email: bcms@monaghancoco.ie
Please be advised that works can not begin until the applicant has received a valid commencement notice from
the Building Control Authority, and that it is an offence under the Building Control Act 1990 to proceed with the
works without a valid commencement notice and/or a valid FSC (if required for works/development).
2. Pre -Development Conditions;
If there are any Pre -Development conditions on the schedule of conditions attached to your permission you
should give your immediate attention to them prior to the commencement of your development.
N.B. All conditions must be complied with in full as failure to do so will render your permission invalid and
may result in the initiation of enforcement proceedings for compliance with same.
3. Construction Products Regulations (SI No 225 of 2013);
You need to ensure that you, your builder, your designer/assigned certifier and your suppliers are familiar with
the requirements of the Construction Products Regulations.
For more information, please see link provided below.
https://monaghan.ie/firebuildingcontrol/building-control-construction-products-regulation/
4. Responsibilities under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013;
The regulations are to ensure that there is a safe working environment for all involved in the construction
works, including dwellings.
For more information;
http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications and Forms/Publications/Construction/Guide for Homeowners.html
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Oifigi Pleanala
Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
1 Sraid Bhaile Atha Cliath,
Muineachan,
H18 X982, Eire.
O®
00353 47 30500
info@monaghancoco.ie
eolas@monaghancoco.ie
www.monaghan.ie
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Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
F6iltionn an tUdaras AitiCil roimh chomhfhreagras i nGaeilge