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18/08/2026
To: Paul & Aisling Markey
Joe Mc Cabe
The Stables
Drumconrath Road
Carrickmacross
A81 YX28
File Number - 26/60124
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 15/07/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission and retention permission for change of
use at Connabury, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The development consists of; Retention
of change of use from domestic dwelling to short term tourist rental accommodation,
proposed conversion of attached garage to habitable accommodation and all associated
site works , at Connabury, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, subject to the 8 condition(s)
set out in the Schedule attached.
Signed on behalf of MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL.
pp__________________________
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.
18/08/2026
26/60124 Paul & Aisling Markey, Connabury, Castleblayney, County Monaghan
1.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €1832 in accordance with the
General Development Contribution Scheme 2021-2026 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) The development contribution shall be paid in full to the Council within six months from the date
of the final grant of permission, or in accordance with a to-be-agreed phased payment schedule.
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 public infrastructure and facilities in the area.
2.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €5900, 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 car parking spaces that will facilitate
the proposed development.
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) The development contribution shall be paid in full to the Council within six months from the date
of the final grant of permission, or in accordance with a to-be-agreed phased payment schedule.
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 car parking spaces that will
facilitate the proposed development.
3.
a) The development hereby permitted shall be used solely as short-term let tourist accommodation,
i.e. for a period not exceeding 14 days at a time.
b) Within two months of the date of the final grant of planning permission, the applicant/operator
shall enter into an agreement with the Planning Authority, pursuant to Section 47 of the Planning
and Development Act 2000 (as amended), providing for the terms of the occupancy/use
requirement.
c) Within one month of the commencement of use/occupation of the building as hereby permitted,
the applicant/operator shall submit to the Planning Authority a written statement of confirmation
of the occupation of the development, in accordance with paragraph 2(a) above and the date of
such occupation.
Reason: In the interests of proper planning and sustainable development.
4.
The rules and procedures contained within the Noise Management Plan, submitted to the Planning
Authority 18th June 2026, shall be strictly adhered to.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development and residential amenity.
5.
No more than 10 persons shall reside at the premises at any one time.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development.
6.
No amplified or other music shall be played outdoors within the site curtilage.
Reason: In the interests of proper planning, sustainable development and safeguarding the
amenities of the locality.
7.
No signs, flags, logos or other advertising material/illumination shall be erected or displayed on-site or
along the roadside without prior permission from the Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
8.
The development shall be retained and carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and
documents submitted on the 02/04/2026 as amended on the 18/06/2026, 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