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22/07/2026
To: Nicole Comiskey
Ciaran Hughes
Courtbane
Dundalk
Co.Louth
A91 RHH7
File Number - 26/60161
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 18/06/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission for a change of house type and
amendments to previously approved planning permission Ref: 19/39 (and extension of
duration application Ref: 24/9012), together with the following: - Relocation of proposed
Dwelling on site. - Provision of an attached domestic garage in substitution of previously
approved detached domestic garage. - Repositioning of Wastewater Treatment System
and percolation area. - All associated ancillary siteworks in relation to the above , at
Kilmurry, Culloville, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, subject to the 6 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.
22/07/2026
PP
26/60161 Nicole Comiskey, Kilmurry, Culloville, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
1.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €6030 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) No works shall commence until payment of the development contribution is made in full, or
until Monaghan County Council has agreed in writing to a schedule of phased payments of the
sum.
d) This condition shall supersede condition 1 attached under planning permission file number
19/39.
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 infrastructure and facilities in the area.
2.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and completed within the timeframe
associated with planning permission file number 19/39, as extended.
Reason: To ensure consistency with the established planning history of the site and to comply
with Section 40 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
3.
a) Only that applicable portion of the roadside hedgerow, which must be lowered or uprooted to
provide adequate sight distances, shall be removed.
b) Remaining mature trees and hedgerow defining the site boundary, particularly the north-
western site boundary, shall be permanently retained in this development. They shall also be
reinforced with additional planting as per the submitted landscaping details and protected
from damage at all times, particularly during building operations.
c) Notwithstanding the submitted landscaping details, any new site and roadside boundaries
shall be planted with native hedgerow species so as to ultimately form naturalised hedgerows
similar to existing hedgerows in the vicinity. Predominant species shall be whitethorn, with
blackthorn, hazel and holly also included. Planting shall be in a double staggered row with
eight 2-3 year old plants per metre; 250mm apart, with 300mm between rows.
d) Additional tree planting shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted landscaping
details.
e) Planting as required shall be carried out in the first planting season following commencement
of building operations and shall be permanently retained thereafter.
Any plant which fails shall be replaced. Trees shall be allowed to mature and shall not be
topped when trimming hedgerows.
f) Any boundary fencing shall be of stained wood.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
4.
a) The proposed effluent treatment and disposal system shall be located, constructed and
maintained in accordance with the details submitted and in accordance with the requirements
of the document entitled Environmental Protection Agency Code of Practice - Domestic
Wastewater Treatment Systems (population equivalent ≤ 10), 2021. No system other than the
type proposed in the application shall be installed without the prior written agreement of the
Planning Authority.
b) A maintenance contract for the effluent treatment and disposal system shall be entered into
from the first date of occupancy of the dwelling and permanently maintained thereafter.
Signed and dated copies of the contract, which shall be for a minimum period of three years,
shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority within two months of
the installation.
c) Surface water soakaways shall be located such that the drainage from the dwelling and paved
areas of the site shall be diverted away from the location of the polishing filter.
d) Within two months of the first occupation of the dwelling, the developer shall submit a report
from a suitably qualified person with professional indemnity insurance certifying that the
proposed effluent treatment and disposal system has been installed and commissioned in
accordance with the approved details and is working in a satisfactory manner and that the
polishing filter is constructed in accordance with the standards set out in the EPA document.
Reason: In the interest of public health and environmental protection.
5.
Proposed garage shall be used solely for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house
and not for any industrial, business or commercial purposes.
Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and to prevent unauthorised development.
6.
The development of the site shall be carried out in accordance with the pertaining plans, details and
conditions of planning permission file number 19/39 as amended by the plans and details submitted
under this application on the 28/04/2026, and as otherwise required to comply with the above
conditions.
Reason: In the interests of proper planning and sustainable 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