HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660115 - Final Grant
27/07/2026
To: St Macartans Diocesan Trust
Paul McGuigan
6 Plantation Terrace
Monaghan
Co.Monaghan
H18RP49
File Number - 26/60115
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 23/06/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission to extend existing graveyard to include
access roads, plot locations, columbarium wall, drainage & all associated works at
St.Mary’s Church, Connabury/Onomy, Castleblayney, Co.Monaghan, Significant further
information was received and included revised drawings, a water protection checklist and
a hydrological assessment. , at Connabury/Onomy, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, subject
to the 5 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.
27/07/2026
26/60115 St Macartans Diocesan Trust, Connabury/Onomy, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
1.
a) Burial activities shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and mitigation
measures contained within the Hydrogeological Assessment Report submitted as Further
Information.
b) The developer shall ensure that all surface water drainage infrastructure, including attenuation
and interceptors, is installed and maintained in accordance with the details submitted, and shall
be retained permanently.
c) All surface water arising from paved areas shall be directed through a Class 1 oil interceptor prior
to discharge. The interceptor shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and provided with an appropriate warning system and sampling chamber.
d) The developer shall ensure that adequate measures are in place during the construction phase to
prevent the discharge of polluting matter to any watercourse or groundwater body.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection.
2.
Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall engage a suitably qualified
archaeologist to carry out pre-development archaeological testing of the site. All works shall be carried
out in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Housing, Local Government and
Heritage, and no development shall proceed until written consent is received from the Planning
Authority following submission of an archaeological report.
Reason: To ensure the protection and preservation (in situ or by record) of archaeological material.
3.
The developer shall comply with all relevant requirements of Uisce Éireann, including in relation to the
protection of public water supplies, adherence to applicable standards and codes of practice, and,
where applicable, the entering into of a connection agreement prior to the commencement of
development.
Reason: In the interest of public health and to ensure the protection of water infrastructure and
water quality.
4.
All boundary treatments and landscaping shall be completed in accordance with the details submitted
and shall be retained and maintained thereafter.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of
the area.
5.
The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and documents submitted
on the 27/03/2026 as amended on the 29/05/2026, except as may otherwise be required in order to
comply with the above conditions.
Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.
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