HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660296 - F.I. Request Letter
28/08/2026
Martin Lenagh
C/O Paraic Fay
The Mews
23 Farnham St
Cavan
H12 T9W2
Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).
26/60296 - planning permission to construct 1 No. Poultry House, together with all ancillary
structures (to include meal bin(s) and soiled water tank(s)), and all associated site works at Tossy,
Loughmourne, Castleblayney Co. Monaghan.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to the above application, I am to inform you that the information submitted is not
adequate to enable a decision to be made.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 33 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001
(as amended) you are hereby requested to submit further information as set out on the attached
page.
Article 33(3) states that “where a requirement under sub-article (1) or sub-article (2) (Clarification)
is not complied with within the period of 6 months from the date of the requirement for further
information, or such additional period, not exceeding 3 months, as may be agreed by the Planning
Authority, the planning application shall be declared to be withdrawn”.
It should be noted that you will be required to give notice in an approved newspaper under article
35(1)(a) and erect a site notice in accordance with Article 35 (1)(b) of the Planning and Development
Regulations 2001 (as amended) if the further information received is considered to contain
significant additional data.
Please Note: 4 copies of Additional Information to be submitted. In the case of Significantly
Different Information, 6 copies of additional information to be submitted.
Yours faithfully,
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
26/60296 Martin Lenagh Tossy, Loughmourne, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. The Planning Authority notes that the applicant seeks to use an existing access onto the Local Primary
Road to serve the proposed development. The site layout plan indicates visibility splays of 50m in both
directions from the proposed entrance, however Section 15.23 of Monaghan County Development Plan
advises that visibility splays of 70m are require onto a Local Primary Road where the design speed limit
is 60km/hr. In this regard the applicant is requested to submit:
a) A revised site layout plan (1:500 scale) indicating how a clear and unobstructed visibility splay of
70m can be achieved at the proposed entry/exit points onto the Local Primary Road. The required
visibility splays should be provided from a point in the centre of the entrances, 2.4 metres from the
road edge at a height of 1.05 metre to 2.0 metres above ground level to an object height of 0.26
metres to 2.0 metres above ground level in both directions. Sight distances to be measures to the
nearest road edge in both directions. The submitted revised site layout plan should demonstrate all
necessary site work, including the extent of the front boundary hedge and trees which would be
required to be removed/trimmed, re-grading of side banks etc to achieve the required sight
distances.
b) Where the sight distances are not achievable within the applicant’s ownership, the applicant should
submit legal agreements with adjoining landowners giving their consent for all necessary works to
facilitate the required 70m sight distances, including removal/trimming of hedgerow/hedges, re-
grading of side banks etc. The Legal Agreement and accompanying Maps shall be signed by the
landowner, the applicant and witnessed by a Solicitor in accordance with exact wording of Appendix
13 of Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031.
2. The proposed development is considered insufficient in terms of the policy compliance and
environmental information provided. In this regard, the applicant is requested to:
a) Submit details of the applicants existing poultry enterprise, if applicable, to include bird number and
type and storage and destination of all manure and wash waters produced by the enterprise.
b) Submit a revised existing and proposed site drainage plan (Scale 1:500). This plan shall clearly mark:
i. The existing and proposed storm water drainage system and the location of any
manholes and the outfall points.
ii. The existing soiled water drainage system and the locations of collection tanks for
same.
iii. The location of any silt and oil/petrol interceptors and the location(s) of outfall.
iv. Nature based solutions should be considered for outfalls.
The planner dealing with this application is Catherine Toner