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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560419 - F.I. Received Doc. - Application - Cover Letter Monaghan County Council Planning Office No.1 Dublin Street Monaghan Co. Monaghan Our Ref: 25-218_3.2FI_0.01 Your Ref: Date: 27/07/2026 Client: Raymond Prunty Project: The development will consist of permission to separate section of existing two storey detached dwellinghouse and extend same to form 2 No. two storey semi-detached units comprising: 1) Renovation to existing dwellinghouse to form a 4 bedroom two storey dwellinghouse. 2) Extension to separated section to form a new 3 bedroom two storey dwellinghouse and all associated site development works. At: 31 Knockcarrick, Mullaghduff (DED: Carrickaslane), Co. Monaghan Planning Ref: 25/60419 Dear Ben Please find herewith the relevant documents in response to requested Further Information dated 10/12/2025 - detailed below. 1. Policy RAP 1 of the County Development Plan 2025-2031 states that development which has the potential to detrimentally impact on the residential amenity of properties in the vicinity shall be resisted. The Planning Authority notes the proximity of the pro posed new two-storey dwelling (house 31A) to the adjoining residential property to the west. Having regard to the scale and height of the proposed structure and the change from a detached to a semi-detached built form, further clarity is required to ensure that no unreasonable impact on residential amenity would arise. Accordingly, please submit the following: (a) A commensurate Sunlight/Daylight/Overshadowing Study showing impacts on the western neighbouring dwelling and garden at specific dates and times throughout the year. Same should focus on the rear windows and private amenity space of the adjoining dwelling. (b) Cross-sections through the proposed dwelling and the western neighbour’s dwelling showing height relationships, ground levels, floor levels, and separation distances. Sections should be taken on two lines, one through the closest points of the two buildings and one through the adjoining gardens. (c) A photomontage or a 3D massing model viewed from the western neighbour’s garden and from the estate road. These details should clearly demonstrate that the development would (i) not result in unacceptable loss of sunlight/daylight, and (ii) not unduly overbear upon the neighbouring property. In response to the above Point 1. Please Find Attached Shadow Report as Requested Above RECEIVED: 30/07/2026 2. The small garage/shed located in the western corner of the site/proposed garden of house 31A is not accounted for by the application. In the interest of clarity and to allow for a fully informed decision, please: (a) Clarify the planning status of this structure. (b) Submit details of the date of erection, dimensions, and use of the structure. (c) Indicate whether it is intended to retain, remove, or regularise the structure as part of this application (including revised plans and documents where applicable). The applicant is advised that if it is proposed to retain this structure as part of this application, the development description is required to be amended accordingly. As this would be considered to be significant additional information under Article 35 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), the applicant will be required to publish a revised newspaper notice and erect a revised site notice with the amended development description and submit copies of both to the planning authority. In response to the above Point 2. Attached are the plans for the above small shed showing the size and height of same. We have also included a copy of publication newspaper add and site notice with amended description for same 3. To ensure the proposed parking arrangement is safe and functional, please submit a dimensioned drawing of the proposed parking/driveway layout demonstrating adequate driveway depth and width to allow vehicles to park and manoeuvre without overhanging the footpath, road, or neighbouring land. In response to the above Point 3. We have included a detailed site layout showing the rearranged layout to allow vehicles to park and maneuver on site. RECEIVED: 30/07/2026 4. It is noted that two utilities mini pillars and associated manhole covers are located in the area where it is proposed to provide the new driveway. The applicant is required to submit revised proposals indicating where it is proposed to relocate these items of utilities infrastructure and to submit written agreement from the owners of these utilities consenting to the relocation of these items. In response to the above Point 4. We have arranged the parking on site so as we don’t have to interfere with the mini pillars. 5. It is further noted that there are no proposals included to alter the existing footpath along the frontage of the site to facilitate the additional driveway and that this area is located outside the red outline boundary of the development site. The applicant is required to extend the red outline of the site boundary to include this area and to provide details of the works proposed to alter the footpath. The applicant is also required to submit written agreement from the owner of the footpath consenting to the alterations. In response to the above Point 5. The red line is moved to outside the footpath but our site layout now means that we do not interfere with the footpath. 6. The applicant is required to submit precise details of proposals of how it is proposed to tie in the foul and surface water connections for the proposed dwelling into the existing network. In response to the above Point 6. The foul and surface water details are marked on the new site layout and drainage plans. Trusting all of the documentation is in order, however, should you require any further details please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Yours sincerely, ______________________________ Aidan McDonnell For CMD Architects Limited RECEIVED: 30/07/2026