HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660167 - F.I. Request Letter
18/06/2026
Klaine Childcare Limited
Kieran O'Reilly
Monaghan Road
Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
A75 EP84
Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).
26/60167 - permission for material change of use from an existing commercial building to a childcare
facility, with internal reconfiguration, outdoor play area and installation of signage at Drumillard
Retail Park, Drumillard Little, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan..
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Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to the above application, I am to inform you that the information submitted is not
adequate to enable a decision to be made.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 33 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001
(as amended) you are hereby requested to submit further information as set out on the attached
page.
Article 33(3) states that “where a requirement under sub-article (1) or sub-article (2) (Clarification)
is not complied with within the period of 6 months from the date of the requirement for further
information, or such additional period, not exceeding 3 months, as may be agreed by the Planning
Authority, the planning application shall be declared to be withdrawn”.
It should be noted that you will be required to give notice in an approved newspaper under article
35(1)(a) and erect a site notice in accordance with Article 35 (1)(b) of the Planning and Development
Regulations 2001 (as amended) if the further information received is considered to contain
significant additional data.
Please Note: 4 copies of Additional Information to be submitted. In the case of Significantly
Different Information, 6 copies of additional information to be submitted.
Yours faithfully,
__________________________
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
P.P.
26/60167 Klaine Childcare Limited Drumillard Retail Park, Drumillard Little,
Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1.
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the proposed childcare facility within a shared
commercial environment, further clarity is required regarding the operational arrangements of the
site. Accordingly, please submit:
a) A revised site layout plan and supporting statement demonstrating:
i. Clearly defined set-down/pick-up arrangements for children;
ii. How it is proposed that vehicles would circulate;
iii. Measures to ensure safe pedestrian movement and segregation between vehicles and
children, including details of upgrades to the existing guard rails;
iv. Details of staff parking allocation relative to short-term drop-off spaces; and
v. Measures to avoid conflict with existing retail park traffic, particularly during peak drop-off
and collection periods.
b) Details of any operational measures, including:
i. Staggered drop-off/collection times (if proposed); and
ii. General site management arrangements during peak hours.
2.
The information submitted is insufficient with regards environmental protection.
Accordingly, please submit the following:
a) A feasibility letter from Uisce Éireann confirming that Castleblayney Wastewater Treatment Plant
has capacity to accept the hydraulic and organic loading arising from the proposed development.
b) A revised site layout plan (1:500) clearly showing the following:
i. The storm water drainage system (in blue) and foul drainage (in red);
ii. Location of interceptor and/or any nature-based solutions;
iii. The storm water outfalls; and
iv. Location of any watercourses in the vicinity of the site.
3.
In the interest of clarity and to allow for a fully informed decision, please submit details of the
proposed signage to include
i. location, size and design of all signage, and
ii. details of any illumination, where proposed.
The planner dealing with this application is Ben Clerkin