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Submitter
Name Kathryn Dowd
Address Clonkeencole Monaghan Road Clones H23YV79
Note
In relation to application
File Number 2660222
Name National Social Change Agency Safe Ireland
Address Former Ulster Bank Fermanagh Street Clones, Co. Monaghan RECEIVED: 01/07/2026
Planning Objection Letter Application 2066222
A Chara,
Re: Planning Application 2660222 – Former Ulster Bank, The Diamond, Clones – Proposed
Change of Use to HMO
Dear Sir/Madam, I wish to make an submission regarding the above planning application for the
proposed change of use of the former Ulster Bank building on The Diamond, Clones, to a House in
Multiple Occupation (HMO). 1. Intensity of Use / Overdevelopment I am concerned that the
proposed level of occupancy may represent an over-intensive use of the building and site, given its
town-centre location and original design as a commercial premises. Clarification is required
regarding the suitability of the building to safely and appropriately accommodate the proposed
number of residents, including the adequacy of communal facilities, storage, circulation space and
residential amenity. 2. Traffic and Parking Impact The Diamond and surrounding streets already
experience parking pressures and traffic constraints. The Diamond is also a well-known traffic
bottleneck within Clones, particularly at busy periods. I am concerned that increased residential
occupancy at this location could add to existing congestion, on-street parking pressures and traffic
movement difficulties in an area that already experiences restricted traffic flow. The application
does not appear to adequately address how increased residential occupancy will affect parking
demand, servicing, deliveries, visitor parking and general traffic movement in an already
constrained town-centre environment. 3. Waste Management and Servicing The proposal may
significantly increase domestic waste generation. I request that careful consideration be given to
whether adequate refuse and recycling storage has been provided, and whether collection
arrangements are suitable for such a prominent and busy location in the centre of Clones. 4. Impact
on Residential Amenity Given the proposed intensification of occupancy, consideration should be
given to the potential for increased noise, disturbance and loss of residential amenity for
neighbouring occupiers, particularly in a mixed-use town-centre setting. 5. Character of The
Diamond / Town Centre Setting The former Ulster Bank building is a prominent structure within the
streetscape of The Diamond. Any alterations should be carefully assessed to ensure the proposal
respects the character, appearance and architectural setting of the town centre. In light of the above
concerns, I respectfully request that the planning authority carefully assess whether the proposed
development is appropriate for this location and complies with the relevant objectives of the
Monaghan County Development Plan. Yours faithfully, Kathryn Dowd Clonkeencole
Monaghan Road
Clones H23YV79 RECEIVED: 01/07/2026