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Home My WebLink About2560504 - 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 12th June 2026 Mr Ben Clerkin Planning Department Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan RE: Danny Collins – Planning Reference 25/60504. Further Information in relation to Permission for development at this site: Magheross, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. The development will consist of; Retention of modular staff building and storage shed extension, construction of vehicle maintenance shed, connections to existing services and all associated site works. Dear Ben, We are in receipt of your request for additional information dated 10th February 2026. We attach the following documents with this response: 1. This cover letter including: a. Supporting Information for F.I. Response 1 b. Previously Granted Planning Permissions Compliance Report c. Photographic Schedule 2. OAK Enviro CCTV Drainage Survey Report 3. OAK Enviro Drainage Map 4. Traynor Environmental Ltd Resource & Waste Management Plan 5. Planning Reference Number 17/331 – Final Grant 6. Planning Reference Number 18/15 – Final Grant 7. Planning Reference Number 19/151 – Final Grant For clarity, the previous applicable planning applications are summarised as follows; • 17/331 – Permission granted for site to be used for coach and car parking. • 18/15 – Permission granted for static bus wash unit. • 19/151 – Permission granted for static bus wash unit, workshop, signage, diesel storage and the retention of a general store to service the bus wash. THE STABLES, DRUMCONRATH ROAD, CARRICKMACROSS, CO. MONAGHAN. A81 YX28 Telephone: (042) 9662275 E-mail: info@fineganjackson.ie Website: www.fineganjackson.ie RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited We wish to respond to the further information request as received; Further Information Request No. 1 Policy RAP 1 of the County Development Plan 2025-2031 states that development which has the potential to detrimentally impact on the residential amenity of properties in the vicinity shall be resisted. The site layout plan identifies adjacent dwellings immediately beside the operational yard, and the proposal includes a new open maintenance bay. An open bay increases potential for impacts on nearby residential receptors. To safeguard the residential amenity of nearby dwellings and allow for a fully informed decision, please submit an Amenity Impact Assessment, or equivalent supporting information, which shall include the following: a) Proposed hours of operation for the maintenance shed and the open maintenance bay. b) Description of noise-generating activities (engine testing, pneumatic/air tools, reversing alarms, etc). c) Mitigation measures to protect nearby dwellings (operational limits, acoustic measures, engine-testing protocols, yard management). d) Details of any external lighting proposed, including type and mounting height, confirmation of full cut-off design, and demonstration of zero overspill beyond the site. The assessment should demonstrate that the development would not detrimentally impact on the residential amenity of properties in the vicinity. Supporting Information a) The client proposes to use the development between the hours of 07:00 and 23:00, 7 days a week in compliance with 19/151 final grant. b) The proposed shed will be used for minor maintenance, such as, changing bulbs, valeting coaches, routine inspections, cleaning and parts replacement. The client has confirmed that they outsource major maintenance and servicing to the main dealerships. No engine testing/revving will be conducted on site. The client will demonstrate a preference for electric/battery tools over pneumatic tools. Any pneumatic/air tools will be limited for short duration use and only be used in the enclosed shed, with the door closed. There is a yard speed limit of 10km/h and designated routes will reduce noise. The shed will allow staff to work on vehicles under a roof out of the elements, and tools will be to hand. c) The maintenance the client is proposing to conduct is no more than what is currently executed in the bus yard, and as such, the new shed will not produce any additional noise generated. d) The client does not intend on erecting any additional yard lighting on the site, except for internal lighting in the shed. The existing yards lights are satisfactory and are directed downwards to prevent overspill. The above proposals will ensure to protect the nearby residential receptors in compliance with Policy RAP 1 of the Monaghan County Council Development Plan 2025 – 2031. RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Further Information Request No. 2 To allow the Planning Authority to confirm that the existing development on-site has been carried out in accordance with previous permissions and that the current proposal does not conflict with earlier requirements, please submit a concise compliance report detailing the status of all relevant conditions attached to planning permission file numbers 17/331, 18/15, and 19/151, including: a) A condition-by-condition table confirming: I. Fully complied. II. Complied in part. III. Not complied (with acceptable explanation). b) Supporting photographic evidence, and engineer/competent-person certification where applicable. Previously Granted Planning Applications Compliance Report Planning File No. 17/331 Condition No.1 – Fully complied. Condition No.2 – Fully complied. Condition No.3 – Fully complied. Construction of the office to the South-West and parking to the North of the site did not commence. A new bus wash facility, including drainage, was installed in the proceeding application, 19/151. Condition No.4 – Fully complied. Our client has acquired a contract with Irish Water. Condition No.5 – a. Fully complied. b. Fully complied. c. Fully complied. d. Fully complied. Ad-Blue tank is a double-skinned bunded tank. Photo attached. e. Fully complied. Condition No.6 – Fully complied. All flood lights are pointed in a downward fashion and minimise any negative effects on the surrounding environment. Photo attached. Condition No.7 – a. Fully complied. b. Fully complied. c. Fully complied. RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited d. Fully complied. e. Complied in part. The North-East entrance/exit complies in full, however the South-West entrance/exit has a concrete surface of approximately 3 meters, instead of the required 5 meters. f. Complied in part. No French drains have been installed; however, storm water concerns have been addressed. Metal gulleys are provided to the North-East entrance/exit, and the concrete surface has been graded so that surface water flows to the gulley. There is a metal gulley on the road at the South-West entrance/exit to carry away stormwater also. g. Fully complied. See above comment. Photos attached. h. Fully complied. i. Fully complied. j. Fully complied. Condition No.8 – Fully complied. Condition No.9 – Fully complied. Condition No.10 – a. Fully complied. b. Complied in part – Several trees on the South boundary have been removed as they were identified as a risk of falling on to parked coaches. Several trees had collapsed in previous storms as they had deteriorated due to the ash dieback disease. As coaches are parked adjacent to this boundary, applicant removed the remaining trees before they fall as this would have been a certainty. The applicant has agreed to plant a hedge and new native trees in this location. Photo attached. c. Not complied. No planting has occurred on the site. Condition No.11 – Fully complied with exception to any comments above. Planning File No. 18/15 This planning file is for permission to install a static bus unit; however, it was not acted upon, and the bus unit was installed as part of Planning Ref 19/151. Therefore, 18/15 has been superseded by 19/151. RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Planning File No. 19/151 Condition No. 1 – Fully complied. The client informed us that a fee of €861.00 was paid. They had a phone call with Monaghan County Council discussing that €530.00 was paid in respect of planning ref. 18/15, and that this was to be deducted from planning ref. 19/151 contribution fee of €1,391.00. Condition No. 2 – Fully complied. Condition No. 3 – a. Fully complied. b. Fully complied. c. Fully complied. Condition No. 4 – Fully complied. Our client has acquired a contract with Irish Water. Condition No. 5 a. Fully complied. b. Fully complied. c. Fully complied. d. Fully complied. e. Fully complied. Photo attached. f. Fully complied. g. Fully complied. Photo attached. h. Fully complied. Photo attached. i. Fully complied. Photo attached. j. No underground fuel lines are present onsite. k. Fully complied. Ad-Blue tank is a double-skinned bunded tank. Photo attached. l. Fully complied. Documents submitted as part of this FI request. m. Fully complied. Photo attached. n. Fully complied. Photo attached. o. Fully complied. No waste oils currently present onsite. p. Fully complied. q. Fully complied. Document submitted as part of this FI request. r. Noted and will comply should the need arise. s. Not complied. Spill kits, trays and absorbent material will be provided as part of this application and will be installed in the maintenance shed. t. Fully complied. RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition No. 6 – a. Fully complied. Photos attached showing sightlines to both the North-East and South- West entrances/exits. b. Fully complied. Photo attached. c. Fully complied. Photo attached. d. Complied in part. Photo attached. e. Fully complied. Gulleys provided to both entrances/exits. f. Fully complied. g. Fully complied. h. Fully complied. Condition No. 7 – Fully complied. Condition No. 8 – Fully complied. Condition No. 9 – a. Fully complied. b. Fully complied. c. Not complied. No planting has occurred on the site. We have informed the applicant that landscaping is to be completed in compliance with the granted planning application. Condition No. 10 – Fully complied with exception to any comments above. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours Sincerely, Joe Mc Cabe Surveyor B.Sc. (Hons.) DipFD RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Appendix ‘A’ Photograph Schedule of Conditions RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Planning Reference 17/331: Condition 5. d – Doublie-skinned ad-blue tank Condition 6 – Floodlights RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition 7. g – North-East entrance/exit gulley Condition 7. g – South-West entrance/exit gulley RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition 9 – New yard and turning area kept tidy and free from obstructions Condition 10. b – Fall-risk trees removed trees along South-East boundary RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Planning Reference 19/151: Condition 5. b – 5-meter riparian buffer zone Condition 5. e – Storm drainage feeds into recyclable tank RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition 5. a – Approximate location (North-East) of foul manhole connecting to public sewer Condition 5. g/h – Silt trap and interceptor manholes RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition 5. I – Interceptor warning device Condition 5. m – Bin storage area RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition 5. n – Hazardous liquid storage area with bund. Condition 6. a – South-West entrance/exit – Carrickmacross town sightline RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition 6. a – South-West entrance/exit – Drumconrath road sightline Condition 6. a – North-East entrance/exit – Carrickmacross town sightline RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition 6. a – North-East entrance/exit – Ardee Road sightline Condition 6. b – North-East entrance/exit – Trees & hedges removed RECEIVED: 12/06/2026 Owen Finegan B.Sc. (Hons.) MCIOB | Wayne Geary B.Sc. (Hons.) MSCSI MRICS Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Limited Condition 6. c/d – North-East entrance/exit – Concrete bell mouth entrance Condition 6. c/d – South-West entrance/exit – Concrete bell mouth entrance RECEIVED: 12/06/2026