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Comhairla Comas Mhaiaaachbia planning@monaghancoco.ie
Monaghan Coaaty C....il
08/09/2026
To: Martin Keenan & Fiona Devlin
Noel McGahon
Essexford
Dundalk
Co.Louth
File Number - 26/32
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 alterations and renovations to an
existing 2 -storey vernacular dwelling house, permission for a 2 -storey extension and a
single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing vernacular dwelling, permission
for a new domestic waste water treatment system, permission for improvements to the
existing site entrance to include new site boundaries with all associated site development
works. Significant further information was received includes revised structural drawings,
alterations to the site boundaries, and new landscaping plan. , at Drumbroagh,
Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, subject to the 7 condition(s) set out in the Schedule
attached.
Signed on behalf of MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL.
ADMINISTRA IVE OFFICER
08/09/2026
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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Oifigi Pleanala
Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
1 Sraid Bhaile Atha Cliath,
Muineachan,
H18 X982, dire.
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00353 47 30500
info@monaghancoco.ie
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Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
Failtionn an t0daras Aitiuil roimh chomhfhreagras i nGaeilge
26/32 Martin Keenan & Fiona Devlin, Drumbroagh, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan
1.
(a) Prior to the commencement of development, a security by way of a cash deposit for
the amount of €2000 shall be lodged with the Planning Authority by the developer to
ensure the satisfactory completion of the required landscaping.
(b) This security shall remain in place until the required landscaping is completed to the
satisfaction of the Planning Authority in accordance with the submitted details, and
for a further period of one year following completion of the works, or as otherwise
agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
Reason: To secure a satisfactory/appropriate design standard.
2.
(a) Any mature trees and hedgerows defining the site boundaries shall be retained and
protected during construction works and shall be permanently retained thereafter.
(b) Further to the submitted landscaping details, new hedgerows shall be planted in
double staggered rows with eight 2 -3 -year old plants per metre, 250mm apart, with
300mm between rows.
(c) Further to the submitted landscaping details, all trees shall be a minimum of 14-16cm
girth, measured at 1m above ground level, at the time of planting.
(d) Trees shall be allowed to mature naturally and shall not be topped when trimming
adjoining hedgerows.
(e) Planting as required shall be carried out in the first planting season following
commencement of building operations and shall be permanently retained thereafter.
Any plant which fails shall be replaced.
(f) Any boundary fencing shall be of stained wood.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and appropriate design.
3.
(a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €1321 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.
4.
(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
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Oifigi Pleanala
Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
1 Sraid Bhaile Atha Cliath,
Muineachan,
H18 X982, Eire.
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00353 47 30500
info@monaghancoco.ie
eolas@monaghancoco.ie
www.monaghan.ie
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Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
Failtionn an tUdaras Aitiuil roimh chomhfhreagras i nGaeilge
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 remodelled dwelling 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 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 remodelled 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.
(e) Proposed well shall be located a minimum of 30m uphill of proposed on -site
wastewater treatment system.
Reason: In the interest of public health and environmental protection.
5.
Provision shall be made within the site for surface water drainage, and no surface water shall
be allowed flow onto the public roadway. Similarly, as applicable, provision shall be allowed
for the discharge of surface waterfrom the public road onto the site through road surface
drainage and road subsoil drainage.
Reason: In the interest of traffic/road safety.
6.
(a) Developer 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.
(b) Construction and demolition waste, or excess soil and stone, generated during the
construction phase that cannot be reused on -site shall be suitably 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.
7.
The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and documents
submitted on the 21/04/2026 as amended on the 07/07/2026, except as may otherwise be
required in order to comply with the above conditions.
Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.
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Oifigi Pleanala
Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
1 Sraid Bhaile Atha Cliath,
Muineachan,
H18 X982, dire.
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00353 47 30500
info@monaghancoco.ie
eolas@monaghancoco.ie
www.monaghan.ie
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Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
Failtionn an tUdaras Aitii it roimh chomhfhreagras i nGaeilge
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
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Oifigf Pleanala
Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
1 Sraid Bhaile Atha Cliath,
Muineachan,
bbH18 X982, I -ire.
00353 47 30500
info@monaghancoco. ie
eolas@monaghancoco.ie
www.monaghan.ie
Planning Offices
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street,
Monaghan,
H18 X982, Ireland.
Failtfonn an tUdaras Aitiuil roimh chomhfhreagras I nGaeilge