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Monaghan County Council
Planning Office
No.1 Dublin Street
Monaghan
Co. Monaghan
Our Ref: 25-241_3.2FI_0.01 Your Ref: Date: 09/07/2026
Client: PJ Finlay
Project: Application for Planning Permission consisting of the following:
To construct a new two storey style dwelling house, detached domestic garage, establish new entrance onto public road, new
sewerage wastewater treatment system and percolation area, together with all associated site development works.
At: Corlea, Shantonagh, Castleblayney Co. Monaghan.
Planning Ref: 25/60522
Dear Catherine,
Please find herewith the relevant documents in response to requested Further Information dated 05/02/2026 - detailed below.
1. The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development will meet the requirements of The Environmental Protection
Agency Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Population Equivalent <= 10) 2021. The Site Layout Plan
submitted differs from the plan included in the Site Assessment Report. In this regard, the applicant is requested to: a) Clarify the
proposed location of the Domestic Waste Water Treatment System ensuring that its position complies with the Environmental
Protection Agency’s Code of Practice for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Population Equivalent ≤10), 2021, particularly in
relation to its proximity to the adjoining watercourse. b) Ensure the submitted documentation corresponds with each other wit h regard
to the position of the wastewater treatment system.
In response to the above Point 1.
Attached is an Amended Site Layout Plan Showing the Correct Position of The Percolation Area and Correct Report.
2. Section 15.22.3 ‘All Rural Accesses’ and Policy RRP 1 of Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 requires accesses to new
developments in the countryside to be positioned to minimise loss of hedgerows and trees, follow alongside existing boundaries/
hedgerows where possible, follow the natural contours of the site and avoid sweeping driveways, and to use existing lanes where
practical. In this regard, the Planning has concerns with the position and sweeping nature of the proposed driveway and the
associated adverse visual impact that this would cause. In the interests of visual amenity, the proposed driveway should be revised to
ensure compliance with aforementioned Section 15.22.3 and Policy RRP1.
In response to the above Point 2.
As Per Our Discussion We Have Moved the Driveway and Entrance to Ensure Compliance with Section 15.22.3 and Policy
RRP1.
RECEIVED: 10/07/2026
3. Policy RSDP 1 and Section 15.9.2 ‘Site Selection and Design Guidelines’ of Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 requires
applicants for one-off housing in rural areas to demonstrate compliance with the design guidelines as set out in Table 15.3 “Guidelines
for Siting and Designing a Rural House in the Vernacular Style”. In this regard, the Planning Authority has the following design
concerns with the development proposed; • The first floor landing window, whereby windows and doors should be simple and of
vertical emphasis. • The proposed chimney on the front roof slope, whereby chimneys should be centrally located on the ridge with
vernacular proportions. The applicant is requested to submit revised details to ensure that the proposal fully complies with Policy
RSDP 1 and Section 15.9.2 ‘Site Selection and Design Guidelines’ of Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031
In response to the above Point 3.
We Have Amended the House Plans to Meet Rural House Guidelines Table 15.3
4. The Planning Authority note the Finished Floor Level (FFL) of the proposed dwelling and garage have not been provided. In the
interest of clarity, the applicant is requested to provide same.
In response to the above Point 4.
We Have Amended the Site Layout and Section and Attached Same as Requested.
Trusting all of the documentation is in order, however, should you require any further deta ils please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours sincerely,
______________________________
Aidan McDonnell
For CMD Architects Limited
Policy RSDP 1 and Section 15.9.2 ‘Site Selection and Design Guidelines’ of Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 requires
applicants for one-off housing in rural areas to demonstrate compliance with the design guidelines as set out in Table 15.3 “Guidelines for Siting
and Designing a Rural House in the Vernacular Style”. In this regard, the Planning Authority has the following design concerns with the
development proposed; • The first floor landing window, whereby windows and doors should be simple and of vertical emphasis. • The proposed
chimney on the front roof slope, whereby chimneys should be centrally located on the ridge with vernacular proportions. The applicant is
requested to submit revised details to ensure that the proposal fully complies with Policy RSDP 1 and Section 15.9.2 ‘Site Se lection and Design
Guidelines’ of Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 RECEIVED: 10/07/2026