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15/07/2026
Ref No: 26/60124
TO: Paul & Aisling Markey
C/O Joe Mc Cabe
The Stables
Drumconrath Road
Carrickmacross
A81 YX28
Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF DECISION
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 15/07/2026 decided to GRANT permission to the above
named for development of land, in accordance with the documents submitted namely for:- permission
and retention permission for change of use at Connabury, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The
development consists of; Retention of change of use from domestic dwelling to short term tourist
rental accommodation, proposed conversion of attached garage to habitable accommodation and all
associated site works at Connabury, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, A75 DF76 subject to the 8
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
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.
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15 / 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 15/07/2026. 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
26/60124 Paul & Aisling Markey, Connabury, Castleblayney, County Monaghan
1.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €1832 in accordance with the
General Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2026 made by the Council under Section 48 of
the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), towards expenditure incurred or
proposed to be incurred by the Council in the provision of community, recreation and amenity
public infrastructure and facilities in the area.
b) The sum attached to this condition shall be revised from the date of the grant of planning
permission to the value pertaining at the time of payment in accordance with the Wholesale
Price Index for Building and Construction (Materials and Wages).
c) The development contribution shall be paid in full to the Council within six months from the date
of the final grant of permission, or in accordance with a to-be-agreed phased payment schedule.
Reason: It is considered appropriate that the developer should contribute towards the expenditure
incurred or proposed to be incurred by the Council in the provision of community, recreation and
amenity public infrastructure and facilities in the area.
2.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €5900, in accordance with the
General Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2026 (as revised) made by the Council under
Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) towards expenditure incurred
or proposed to be incurred by the Council in the provision of car parking spaces that will facilitate
the proposed development.
b) The sum attached to this condition shall be revised from the date of the grant of planning
permission to the value pertaining at the time of payment in accordance with the Wholesale Price
Index for Building and Construction (Materials and Wages).
c) The development contribution shall be paid in full to the Council within six months from the date
of the final grant of permission, or in accordance with a to-be-agreed phased payment schedule.
Reason: It is considered appropriate that the developer should contribute towards the expenditure
incurred or proposed to be incurred by the Council in the provision of car parking spaces that will
facilitate the proposed development.
3.
a) The development hereby permitted shall be used solely as short-term let tourist accommodation,
i.e. for a period not exceeding 14 days at a time.
b) Within two months of the date of the final grant of planning permission, the applicant/operator
shall enter into an agreement with the Planning Authority, pursuant to Section 47 of the Planning
and Development Act 2000 (as amended), providing for the terms of the occupancy/use
requirement.
c) Within one month of the commencement of use/occupation of the building as hereby permitted,
the applicant/operator shall submit to the Planning Authority a written statement of confirmation
of the occupation of the development, in accordance with paragraph 2(a) above and the date of
such occupation.
Reason: In the interests of proper planning and sustainable development.
4.
The rules and procedures contained within the Noise Management Plan, submitted to the Planning
Authority 18th June 2026, shall be strictly adhered to.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development and residential amenity.
5.
No more than 10 persons shall reside at the premises at any one time.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development.
6.
No amplified or other music shall be played outdoors within the site curtilage.
Reason: In the interests of proper planning, sustainable development and safeguarding the
amenities of the locality.
7.
No signs, flags, logos or other advertising material/illumination shall be erected or displayed on-site or
along the roadside without prior permission from the Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
8.
The development shall be retained and carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and
documents submitted on the 02/04/2026 as amended on the 18/06/2026, except as may otherwise be
required in order to comply with the above conditions.
Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.