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04/09/2026
To: Michael Coleman
Peter Culleton
Mullabrack
Shercock
Co. Cavan
A81 PN24
File Number - 26/60066
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 31/07/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- permission for the construction of a detached single
storey premises to rear of existing dwelling house to provide dependent relative
accommodation together with all ancillary site development works, Significant further
Information received relates to submitted, proposed drawings, waste water treatment &
Disposal system , at Monalia, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, 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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26/60066 Michael Coleman, Monalia, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
1. The independent/ancillary living accommodation shall only be occupied by dependents of the
owner/occupier of the main house. The independent/ancillary accommodation shall not be
leased, sold, or otherwise disposed of, other than as part of the main house on-site.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development.
2. (a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €360 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) 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.
3. (a) The proposed effluent treatment and disposal system shall be located, constructed
and maintained in accordance with the details submitted and in accordance with the
requirements of the document entitled Environmental Protection Agency Code of
Practice - Domestic Wastewater 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 development and permanently
maintained thereafter. Signed and dated copies of the contract, which shall be for a
minimum period of three years, shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing with the
Planning Authority within two months of the installation.
(c) Surface water soakaways shall be located such that the drainage from the
development, the associated 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 development, 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.
4. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and documents
submitted on the 04/03/2026 as amended on the 21/06/2026, 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