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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660060 - Notification of Decision 07/07/2026 Ref No: 26/60060 TO: Aghabog GFC C/O Elliott Swetak Pandora Skervan Smithboro Monaghan H18CK61 Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) NOTIFICATION OF DECISION Monaghan County Council has by order dated 07/07/2026 decided to GRANT permission to the above named for development of land, in accordance with the documents submitted namely for:- permission for the following 1.The renovation and extension of the existing grass playing field to the rear of the clubhouse, along with associated boundary fencing and ball stops and retaining wall structures. 2. The erection of 2no. Player dugouts to the North of the grass playing field. 3. The erection of an open spectator stand along the South side of the playing field. 4. Alterations to the existing carparking configurations, to include for disabled carparking spaces along with a disability access viewing area. 5. The construction of a new shop building at the front of the playing field. 6. Construction of a new walking track, including low-level lighting and 7. All associated site and landscaping works, 8. Planning retention is also sought for the retention of an existing club GYM at the front of the complex, along with associated toilet and storage at Aghabog GAA Club, Corleck, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan, H18 R996 subject to the 9 condition(s) set out in the Schedule attached. Signed on behalf of Monaghan County Council ________________________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ___________________________ DATE Provided there is no appeal against this DECISION a grant of planning permission will issue at the end of four weeks (see footnote). NO WORKS CAN COMMENCE ON FOOT OF A ‘NOTIFICATION OF DECISION’ ON AN APPLICATION. THE DEVELOPMENT IS ONLY AUTHORISED WHEN A ‘NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT’ IS ISSUED. pp 07/07/2026 Footnote: An appeal against a decision of a Planning Authority under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) may be made to An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902. (Tel. (01) 8588100) during office hours. 1. You have four weeks beginning on the date the planning authority makes its decision which was (07/07/2026). This is a strict time limit. 2. You must put your appeal in writing (either typed or handwritten). 3. You must clearly state your own name and address. If someone is acting for you, like a planning agent they must clearly state their own name and address as well as your name and address. 4. You must give enough details to allow An Coimisiún Pleanála to identify the application you wish to appeal. 5. You must provide your planning grounds of appeal (reasons and arguments) for your appeal and any items you wish to support your grounds of appeal. 6. If you are a third party, you must include the written acknowledgement given to you by the planning authority to confirm it received your submission at planning application stage. 7. You must pay the correct fee. For more information on how to make an appeal see www.pleanala.ie 26/60060 Aghabog GFC, Aghabog GAA Club, Corleck, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan 1. a) Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit to the Planning Authority, for agreement in writing, i. A revised surface and foul water layout plan (1:500 scale) detailing the location of appropriately sized interceptor to serve the car parking area. ii. Specification details of the proposed interceptor. b) The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details agreed under (a) above. Reason: In the interests of environmental protection and to ensure that the development is carried out in an orderly and planned manner. 2. a) Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit to the Planning Authority for agreement in writing, a Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) having regard to Inland Fisheries Ireland guidance document entitled ‘Guidelines on Protection of Fisheries during Construction Works in and Adjacent to Waters’ (2016). b) The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details agreed under (a) above. Reason: In the interests of environmental protection and to ensure that the development is carried out in an orderly and planned manner. 3. a) Any construction and demolition waste or excess soil generated during the construction phase which cannot be reused on site in accordance with Section 3 (1)(c) and Section 39 (1) of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended, shall be disposed/recovered at an appropriately permitted facility in accordance with the requirements of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended using authorised waste collectors authorised to collect the type of material for disposal/recovery at authorised treatment facilities. b) No construction and No construction and demolition material to be re used on site c) If infilling material is required to be imported onsite the applicant shall conform to one of the following; I. Economic operator shall utilise EPA By-Product notification in moving soil infill material from one site to another. Official correspondence from the EPA granting approval shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development or; II. If using waste material as infill and prior to acceptance of material a valid permit must be issued by Monaghan County Council under the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended. d) The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for any construction phase to ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters to any watercourse. These measures shall take account of the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) guidance entitled ‘Requirements for the Protection of Fisheries Habitat during Construction and Development Works at River Sites’. e) Facilities shall be provided for the collection and segregation of recyclable waste. Waste shall be collected for recycling/reuse whenever feasible or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended. f) Monaghan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland shall be informed immediately of an accidental spillage of sediment laden waters, fuel, machine oil or any polluting discharge which may threaten the quality of any watercourse or groundwater body. g) Applicant/developer is required to take all necessary precautions to prevent any risk of flooding or pollution occurring to roadways and adjoining properties/lands during all construction works/site works associated with this development/site and on completion of all works. h) The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are in place. i) Any fuels, oils, greases, hazardous liquid wastes, and hydraulic fluids within the site area shall be stored on site, away from any watercourses in a bunded, leak-proof, and lockable storage area. Note that bunds are to be designed to contain 110% of the capacity of the largest storage container located within the bund. There shall be no overflow drain facility from any bunds on site and all filling and off-take points shall be located within a bund. j) Material storage, fuel handling, parking areas and other yard activities shall be managed in a manner which prevents the discharge of polluting matter to ground or surface water. Reason: In the interests of environmental protection and to ensure that the development is carried out in an orderly and planned manner. 4. a) The development hereby approved shall be used solely in connection with events associated with Aghabog Gaelic Football Club (GFC) and shall not be used for any other purpose. b) The shop building hereby approved shall remain ancillary to the principal use on site. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity. 5. The mitigation measures contained within the Ecology Report, submitted to the Planning Authority on the 15th June 2026, shall be implemented in full, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority Reason: In the interest of environmental protection. 6. There shall be no removal, cutting back or significant disturbance of any hedgerow, tree line, scrub or associated vegetation carried out during the bird breeding and nesting season (1st March to 31st August inclusive), unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity protection. 7. a) All hard and soft landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted details. b) All planting shall be carried out in the first planting season following commencement of building operations and shall be permanently retained thereafter. c) Notwithstanding the submitted landscaping plan, new site boundaries shall be planted with native hedgerow species to form naturalised hedgerows similar to existing hedgerows in the vicinity. Predominant species shall be hawthorn, hazel, holly, rowan, bird cherry and gueldor rose. Planting shall be in a double staggered row with 8 (eight) 2-3 year old plants per metre; 250mm apart, with 300mm between rows. d) Hedgerow planting, as required, shall be supplemented with native tree species at irregular intervals. Species shall include oak, sycamore and beech. e) Any planted trees or shrubs removed, dying, being severely damaged and/or becoming seriously diseased within 5 years from the completion of the scheme, shall be replaced by trees or shrubs of similar size and species to those originally required to be planted, unless as otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and environmental protection. 8. a) All external lighting associated with the proposal shall be designed in accordance with the Institute of Lighting Professionals (ILP) Guidance note GN08/23- ‘Bats and Artificial lighting at night’. b) All external lighting associated with the proposal shall be cowled and directed away from the public road and residential properties. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity biodiversity protection. 9. The development shall be retained and carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and documents submitted on the 27/02/2026 as amended on the 15/06/2026, except as may otherwise be required in order to comply with the above conditions. Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.