HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660147 - Final Grant
14/07/2026
To: Rev Ken Robinson
Paul McAlister
The Barn Studio
64A Drumnacanvy Road
Portadown Co Armagh, Northern Ireland BT63 5LY
File Number - 26/60147
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 10/06/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission for the reconfiguration of original fixed
pews and the installation of free-standing individual seating, at Monaghan Methodist
Church Dawson Street, Monaghan - Protected Structure (NIAH Ref: 41303137) , at
Monaghan Methodist Church, Dawson St, Monaghan, subject to the 3 condition(s) set out
in the Schedule attached.
Signed on behalf of MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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DATE
I refer you to the Health and Safety Authority website www.hsa.ie for new responsibilities
for homeowners under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations
2013.
14/07/2026
26/60147 Rev Ken Robinson, Monaghan Methodist Church, Dawson St, Monaghan
1.
a) Prior to commencement of development, revised plans shall be submitted to the
Planning Authority for agreement in writing clearly illustrating the distance between
the side walls and pews that will be maintained this is to ensure that no heat damage
from the radiators is incurred on the pews
b) No development shall commence until the information required under a) above has
been agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
c) The development shall be carried out in accordance with these agreed plans, unless
otherwise agreed in writing with the planning authority.
Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.
2.
a) The proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted
Method Statement and in compliance with best practice in architectural conservation,
including the relevant provisions of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the
Gaeltacht’s Architectural Heritage Protection – Guidelines for Planning Authorities
(2011).
b) All works shall be overseen and supervised by a suitably qualified and experienced
conservation professional.
Reason: To ensure that the integrity of this protected structure is maintained and that all
works are carried out in accordance with best conservation practice.
3.
The development shall be carried out in accordance with plans and documentation submitted
on 22/04/2026, except as may otherwise be required in order to comply with the above
conditions.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development.
BUILDING CONTROL ADVICE NOTE
Before Any Building Works Commence - Things you should check!
1. Building Control Legal Requirements - Commencement Notice & Fire Safety Certificates (FSC);
In accordance with the Building Regulations you are obliged to submit a Commencement Notice prior to
commencement of a development and it must be submitted not less than 14 days and not more than 28 days
before you wish to commence. The Commencement Notice must be submitted to the Local Authority via the
online national portal BCMS. Applicants are advised to register on this website in advance of submitting a
commencement notice via the attached link: www.localgov.ie/en/bcms
As the type of Commencement Notice required will vary depending on your proposed development, you are
advised to seek advice from your agent or architect on what type of commencement notice is relevant to your
proposed works. Alternatively please feel free to contact Monaghan Fire & Building Control Authority for
advice at 047-30521 or email: bcms@monaghancoco.ie
Please be advised that works can not begin until the applicant has received a valid commencement notice from
the Building Control Authority, and that it is an offence under the Building Control Act 1990 to proceed with the
works without a valid commencement notice and/or a valid FSC (if required for works/development).
2. Pre-Development Conditions;
If there are any Pre-Development conditions on the schedule of conditions attached to your permission you
should give your immediate attention to them prior to the commencement of your development.
N.B. All conditions must be complied with in full as failure to do so will render your permission invalid and
may result in the initiation of enforcement proceedings for compliance with same.
3. Construction Products Regulations (SI No 225 of 2013);
You need to ensure that you, your builder, your designer/assigned certifier and your suppliers are familiar with
the requirements of the Construction Products Regulations.
For more information, please see link provided below.
https://monaghan.ie/firebuildingcontrol/building-control-construction-products-regulation/
4. Responsibilities under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013;
The regulations are to ensure that there is a safe working environment for all involved in the construction
works, including dwellings.
For more information;
http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications_and_Forms/Publications/Construction/Guide_for_Homeowners.html