HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560508 - Final Grant
12/08/2026
To: Board of Trustees of Tyrone Guthrie Centre
C/O Gaffney & Cullivan
1 Farnham Street,
Cavan
Co. Cavan
H12A9K0
File Number - 25/60508
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 08/07/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission for proposed works which will comprise
of alterations to existing Potting Sheds and change of use to Artist's Studios (previously
approved PL 19/574). Works will include an increase in floor area, alterations to the floor
plan and elevations, development of a ramp access, canopy and alterations to the external
staircase to the tower. Also pergola/ramp link between Potting Sheds and Dance Studio
and internal alterations to Dance Studio. All to include external works and
connections/alterations to site services and all associated site works. All within the
curtilage of a Recorded Protected Structure, ref No. 41401716, Significant further
information received relates to submitted proposed drawings, Water Protection check list,
Site Characterisation Form, Infiltration rate test, waste treatment system , at
Annaghmakerrig House, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan, subject to the 4 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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12/08/2026
25/60508 Board of Trustees of Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig House, Newbliss,
Co. Monaghan
1.
The works hereby approved shall be carried out under the professional supervision on-site of an
architect or expert with specialised conservation expertise and shall be carried out in accordance
with plans and documentation submitted to the Planning Authority on 15/12/2025, as amended
by additional information on 23/06/2026.
Reason: To ensure that the integrity of this Protected Structure is maintained and that all works
are carried out in accordance with best conservation practice with no unauthorised or
unnecessary damage or loss of historic building fabric.
2.
All conditions of the parent permission granted under Ref No. 19/574 shall be fully complied with
except where modified by this permission
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.
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) If infilling material is required to be imported onsite the applicant or economic operator shall:
i. Utilise EPA By-Product Regulation 27 in moving soil infill material from one site to
another. Official correspondence demonstrating Article 27 Registration with the EPA
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 in accordance with the Waste Management
(Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended.
or
iii. Buy topsoil material as a product for final landscaping purposes only. Documentation
demonstrating purchase shall be submitted to Planning Authority
c) Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall submit to the planning
authority for approval in writing, a site-specific Construction & Demolition Resource
Management plan for approval. Applicant to consider Best Practice Guidelines for the
preparation of Resource & Waste Management Plans for construction and demolition
projects.
d) Facilities shall be provided for the collection and segregation of recyclable waste. Wastes shall
be collected for recycling/reuse whenever feasible or otherwise disposed of in accordance
with the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended.
e) The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for the construction phase to
ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters to any watercourse or
drains. These measures shall take account of the Guidance produced by Inland Fisheries
Ireland titled “Requirements for the Protection of Fisheries Habitat during Construction and
Development Works at River Sites”. This document is available to download at
https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/documents/624-guidelines-on-protection-of-fisheries-during-
construction-works-in-and-adjacent-to-waters/file.html
f) All storm water shall discharge to a soak pit designed in accordance with the infiltration report
submitted.
g) The proposed wastewater treatment system, sand polishing filter, and infiltration bed shall be
installed in accordance with the Wastewater Treatment System Design Specification report.
h) The proposed wastewater treatment system shall be maintained as per manufacturers
specifications.
i) Sludge’s/solid wastes arising from the desludging of the wastewater treatment system shall be
collected by a suitably permitted collector in accordance with the Waste Management Act,
1996 as amended.
j) 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.
k) 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.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection.
4.
The development shall be carried out in accordance with plans and documentation submitted to
the Planning Authority on the 15/12/2025, as amended by additional information on 23/06/2026,
except as may otherwise be required in order to comply with the above conditions.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of 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