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Landscaping Proposal -
Jos eph O Donoghue & Rebecca Fanning
Mullaghmore,Castleshane , Co. Monaghan .
Boundary Hedges:
To incorporate species: Blackthorn, Elder, Guelder Rose, Hawthorn and Honeysuckle.
Total length: 170 m
Planting density: 0.5m centres.
(Total 340 plants).
Tree Groups:
GROUP A:
To incorporate species: Downy Birch, Rowan and Scots Pine.
Occurrences: 1
GROUP B:
To incorporate species: Downy Birch, Alder, Willow and Ash.
Occurrences: 1
GROUP C:
To incorporate species: Rowan, Alder, Willow, Ash and Scots Pine.
Occurrences: 1
(Total 12 trees)
RECEIVED: 09/09/2026
Landscaping Proposals
Existing Flora:
The site already benefits from existing mature native trees and hedging which will be retained and
protected during construction (unless their removal is essential for the development of the site). This
will aid the integration of the building(s) into the existing landscape and retain the character of the site.
Hedges to new boundaries:
It is recommended to ALWAYS use native Irish hedgerow and tree species and planting should
include a selection from the table overleaf.
Plants of local provenance (i.e. grown from seed from plants growing locally) are preferable if available
because they will be best adapted to growing locally.
New hedges are to incorporate species which already exist on -site, planting should be at 0.5m
centres and a weed-free area 1m wide at the base should be maintained to encourage rapid
establishment of the hedge. Larger native deciduous trees may be integrated into the hedge to add
height contrast and give a more natural look.
Where a hedge is removed to facilitate unobstructed sightlines, the new hedge and any trees planted
along the boundary should be set back 3m from the visibility splays and maintained/trimmed
regularly to ensure no encroachment on the splays.
Hedgerows should only be cut while dormant - early September to late February - to minimise
disruption to nesting birds.
Tree planting around proposed dwelling:
Trees should be carefully selected and planted in accordance with the site suitability
recommendations in the table overleaf.
It is important to take into account the space requirements of growing trees. The distance between
the tree and any nearby buildings should not be less than the expected maximum height of the tree.
Generally, planting of trees in groups is preferable to planting trees singly or in rows.
Trees should be staked and tied, checked twice yearly for signs of disease/damage and remain
staked for 3 years so as to allow the tree to establish itself sufficiently. Any failures in the tree
planting scheme within two seasons of planting shall be replaced.
It is recommended new hedges be planted as soon as is viable with lawns sown and trees planted
upon completion of the house.
RECEIVED: 09/09/2026
Native Irish Species:
A - Grows in a wide variety of soils C - Climber
I- Suitable as an individual tree S - Tolerates shade
D- Tolerates or prefers damp conditions P - Tolerates smoke or pollution
V- Invasive
Common name Scientific name Suitable for
hedges
Site Suitability
(see key below)
Alder Alnus glutinosa ADP
Ash Fraxinus excelsior ADIPS
Aspen Populus tremula DPV Not close to
buildings or services
Birch, silver Betula pendula AIP
Birch, downy Betula pubescens ADIP
Blackthorn/ sloe Prunus spinosa Yes APV
Crab apple Malus sylvestris Yes AIP
Elder Sambucus nigra Yes AV
Gorse, common Ulex europaeus Yes V
Guelder rose Viburnum opines Yes DIS
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Yes AIPS
Hazel Corylus avellana- Yes AS
Holly Ilex aquifolium Yes AIPS
Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum Yes AC
Rowan Sorbus aucuparia AIP
Oak, sessile Quercus petraea AI Large sites only
Oak, pedunculate Quercus robur AI Large sites only
Scots pine Pinus sylvestris AI
Spindle Euonymous europaeus Yes S
Cherry, wild Prunus avium Yes AI
Willow, Sally Salix spp. Yes AD
Elm wych Ulmus glabra PS
Yew Taxus baccata AIPS
RECEIVED: 09/09/2026
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LanewayPosition of Site NoticeGroup AGroup CGroup BProposed mixed hedgerow planting tonew boundaries.Native Irish hedgerow species plantedwill include whitethorn, holly, hazel,spindle, guelder rose and blackthorn.Native Irish hedgerowspecies planted will includewhitethorn, holly, hazel,spindle, guelder rose andblackthorn.Proposed timber postand rail fence & mixedhedgerow planting to allnew site boundaries (170min length).Proposed native hedgerow and timberpost and rail fence, positioned tomaintain the required clear sightline atthe site entrance.Rev.DateDescriptionChk'dRev:Drawing No.:Scale:Project No.:Client:Title:Drawing Stage:Drawn By:Design:Date:Project:Tel: 049-4365462No. 53, Church Street,Fax: 049-4365467Cavan, Co Cavan.Web: jmjconsultants.ieE-mail: info@jmjconsultants.iePreliminaryPlanningTenderConstruction26_04Aug. 2026.J.J.A.V1:500LANDSCAPE PLANNew HedgingBlackthorn, Elder, Guelder Rose,Hawthorn & HoneysuckleTree Group ADowny Birch, Rowan & Scots pineTree Group CRowan,Alder, Willow,Ash & scots pineTree Group BDowny Birch, Alder,Willow & AshSite Landscaping Plan (Scale 1:500).PLANNING DRAWINGS ONLY2604_P-05Proposed Dwelling House &associated site development worksat Mullaghmore, Castleshane, Co.MonaghanJOSEPH O'DONOGHUE & REBECCA FANNING.RECEIVED: 09/09/2026