HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660117 - Final Grant
14/08/2026
To: Sean & Katie McGlew
C/O Stephen Moffett
Corlea
Ballybay
Co. Monaghan
A75 EK26
File Number - 26/60117
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 10/07/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission to; a) construct a two storey extension to
existing dwelling house; b) alter & extend existing attached structure (formerly used as a
dwelling house), for proposed use as independent living accommodation; & c) construct
pitched roof over existing projection to rear, together with other alterations to existing
structure. Proposal to also include new proprietary waste-water treatment system & other
associated ancillary site works, using existing site access , at Tievaleny, Shantonagh,
Castleblayney, 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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14 / 08 / 2026
26/60117 Sean & Katie McGlew, Tievaleny, Shantonagh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
1.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €1,056.00 in accordance with
the General Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2026 (as revised), 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.
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.
a) Prior to commencement of development, the developer shall submit to the planning authority
for approval in writing, a revised floor plan showing an internal link between the main dwelling
and the independent living accommodation.
b) The development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed revised plans.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and securing a satisfactory standard of development.
3.
The dependent relative accommodation hereby approved shall only be occupied by the
dependents of the owner and/or occupier of the main dwelling. This unit shall not be leased, sold
or otherwise disposed of, other than as part of the main residential unit on the site.
Reason: In the interests of orderly development.
4.
a) The proposed effluent treatment and disposal system shall be located, constructed and
maintained in accordance with the details submitted to the planning authority on the
27/03/2026 and in accordance with the requirements of the document entitled The
Environmental Protection Agency Code of Practice Domestic Waste Water 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 3 years, shall
be submitted to, and agreed in writing with the planning authority within 2 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.
The external wall finishes the proposed extension shall match the existing house in respect of
materials and colours unless otherwise stated on the lodged plans and specifications.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
6.
Any construction and demolition waste or excess soil generated during the construction phase
which cannot be reused on site shall be disposed/recovered at an appropriately permitted facility
in accordance with the requirements of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
7.
Surface water from the site shall not drain onto the public road or otherwise interfere with the
existing public road drainage system. The discharge of surface water from the public road onto the
site through road surface drainage and road subsoil drainage shall remain unimpeded.
Reason: In the interest of traffic safety and to ensure a satisfactory standard of development.
8.
Any existing mature trees or hedgerow within the site or defining the site boundaries shall be
permanently retained in this development unless otherwise agreed with the planning authority.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
9.
The development shall be carried out accordance with plans and documentation submitted on
27/03/2026, as amended by additional information on 20/06/2026, 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