HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660060 - Final Grant
11/08/2026
To: Aghabog GFC
C/O Elliott Swetak
Pandora, Skervan
Smithboro Monaghan
H18CK61
File Number - 26/60060
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 07/07/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission for the following 1.The renovation and
extension of the existing grass playing field to the rear of the clubhouse, along with
associated boundary fencing and ball stops and retaining wall structures. 2. The erection
of 2no. Player dugouts to the North of the grass playing field. 3. The erection of an open
spectator stand along the South side of the playing field. 4. Alterations to the existing
carparking configurations, to include for disabled carparking spaces along with a disability
access viewing area. 5. The construction of a new shop building at the front of the playing
field. 6. Construction of a new walking track, including low-level lighting and 7. All
associated site and landscaping works, 8. Planning retention is also sought for the
retention of an existing club GYM at the front of the complex, along with associated toilet
and storage , at Aghabog GAA Club, Corleck, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan, subject to the
9 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.
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11 / 08 / 2026
26/60060 Aghabog GFC, Aghabog GAA Club, Corleck, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan
1.
a) Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit to the Planning
Authority, for agreement in writing,
i. A revised surface and foul water layout plan (1:500 scale) detailing the location of
appropriately sized interceptor to serve the car parking area.
ii. Specification details of the proposed interceptor.
b) The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details agreed under (a)
above.
Reason: In the interests of environmental protection and to ensure that the development is
carried out in an orderly and planned manner.
2.
a) Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall submit to the Planning
Authority for agreement in writing, a Construction and Environmental Management Plan
(CEMP) having regard to Inland Fisheries Ireland guidance document entitled ‘Guidelines
on Protection of Fisheries during Construction Works in and Adjacent to Waters’ (2016).
b) The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details agreed under (a)
above.
Reason: In the interests of environmental protection and to ensure that the development is
carried out in an orderly and planned manner.
3.
a) Any construction and demolition waste or excess soil generated during the construction
phase which cannot be reused on site in accordance with Section 3 (1)(c) and Section 39
(1) of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended, shall be disposed/recovered at an
appropriately permitted facility in accordance with the requirements of the Waste
Management Act 1996 as amended using authorised waste collectors authorised to collect
the type of material for disposal/recovery at authorised treatment facilities.
b) No construction and No construction and demolition material to be re used on site
c) If infilling material is required to be imported onsite the applicant shall conform to one of
the following;
I. Economic operator shall utilise EPA By-Product notification in moving soil infill
material from one site to another. Official correspondence from the EPA granting
approval shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of
development or;
II. If using waste material as infill and prior to acceptance of material a valid permit
must be issued by Monaghan County Council under the Waste Management
(Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended.
d) The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for any construction phase
to ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters to any
watercourse. These measures shall take account of the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI)
guidance entitled ‘Requirements for the Protection of Fisheries Habitat during
Construction and Development Works at River Sites’.
e) Facilities shall be provided for the collection and segregation of recyclable waste. Waste
shall be collected for recycling/reuse whenever feasible or otherwise disposed of in
accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended.
f) Monaghan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland shall be informed immediately of
an accidental spillage of sediment laden waters, fuel, machine oil or any polluting
discharge which may threaten the quality of any watercourse or groundwater body.
g) Applicant/developer is required to take all necessary precautions to prevent any risk of
flooding or pollution occurring to roadways and adjoining properties/lands during all
construction works/site works associated with this development/site and on completion
of all works.
h) The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems
are in place.
i) Any fuels, oils, greases, hazardous liquid wastes, and hydraulic fluids within the site area
shall be stored on site, away from any watercourses in a bunded, leak-proof, and lockable
storage area. Note that bunds are to be designed to contain 110% of the capacity of the
largest storage container located within the bund. There shall be no overflow drain facility
from any bunds on site and all filling and off-take points shall be located within a bund.
j) Material storage, fuel handling, parking areas and other yard activities shall be managed in
a manner which prevents the discharge of polluting matter to ground or surface water.
Reason: In the interests of environmental protection and to ensure that the development is
carried out in an orderly and planned manner.
4.
a) The development hereby approved shall be used solely in connection with events
associated with Aghabog Gaelic Football Club (GFC) and shall not be used for any other
purpose.
b) The shop building hereby approved shall remain ancillary to the principal use on site.
Reason: In the interests of residential amenity.
5.
The mitigation measures contained within the Ecology Report, submitted to the Planning
Authority on the 15th June 2026, shall be implemented in full, unless otherwise agreed in
writing with the Planning Authority
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection.
6.
There shall be no removal, cutting back or significant disturbance of any hedgerow, tree line,
scrub or associated vegetation carried out during the bird breeding and nesting season (1st
March to 31st August inclusive), unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning
Authority.
Reason: In the interests of biodiversity protection.
7.
a) All hard and soft landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted details.
b) All planting shall be carried out in the first planting season following commencement of
building operations and shall be permanently retained thereafter.
c) Notwithstanding the submitted landscaping plan, new site boundaries shall be planted
with native hedgerow species to form naturalised hedgerows similar to existing
hedgerows in the vicinity. Predominant species shall be hawthorn, hazel, holly, rowan, bird
cherry and gueldor rose. Planting shall be in a double staggered row with 8 (eight) 2-3 year
old plants per metre; 250mm apart, with 300mm between rows.
d) Hedgerow planting, as required, shall be supplemented with native tree species at
irregular intervals. Species shall include oak, sycamore and beech.
e) Any planted trees or shrubs removed, dying, being severely damaged and/or becoming
seriously diseased within 5 years from the completion of the scheme, shall be replaced by
trees or shrubs of similar size and species to those originally required to be planted, unless
as otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and environmental protection.
8.
a) All external lighting associated with the proposal shall be designed in accordance with the
Institute of Lighting Professionals (ILP) Guidance note GN08/23- ‘Bats and Artificial lighting
at night’.
b) All external lighting associated with the proposal shall be cowled and directed away from
the public road and residential properties.
Reason: In the interests of residential amenity biodiversity protection.
9.
The development shall be retained and carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and
documents submitted on the 27/02/2026 as amended on the 15/06/2026, except as may
otherwise be required in order to comply with the above conditions.
Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.
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