HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660323 - F.I. Request Letter
15/09/2026
Noel and Nora McCabe
Owen Cunningham
Thornford Lodge
Broomfield
Castleblayney A75HE16
Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).
26/60323 - permission for: (a) alterations and renovations to the existing single-storey dwelling
house; (b) construction of a part single-storey and part two-storey extension to the side of the
existing dwelling house; (c) provision of ancillary independent living accommodation for a family
member within the enlarged dwelling house; (d) associated elevational changes, internal
alterations, site development works, landscaping and all associated site development works at
Cornecassa Demesne Monaghan 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Authority, the planning application shall be declared to be withdrawn”.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
26/60323 Noel and Nora McCabe Cornecassa Demesne, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. In the interests of clarity and proper planning, the applicant is requested to submit a proposed site
layout plan for the proposed development, taking account of the further and/or revised details
requested below.
2. Policy AEDP 1 advises that alterations and extensions to existing dwellings, is, in principle, an
acceptable form of development. Proposals to alter or extend a dwelling will be considered on their
individual merits, with the main considerations being that of design and the degree of impact on
existing and adjoining properties. There is concern that the scale, height and proportion of the
extensions are contrary to Development Plan Policy and Guidance and overwhelm the main
dwelling. In this regard, the applicant is requested to submit a further and/or revised details
demonstrating that the proposal acceptably complies with the requirements of Policy AEDP 1 and
Section 15.10.1 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, having particular regard to
the following criteria;
• The extension shall be ancillary/subordinate to the main dwelling and be located to the rear
and/or side. An exception to this may be where the existing dwelling is so small that any
extension will not meet the needs of the occupants or where the entire house is being
remodelled as part of a comprehensive re-design.
• The form, proportion, heights, fenestration, design and materials shall be in keeping with
those of the main dwelling.
• Contemporary designed extensions shall not detract from the visual amenities of the main
dwelling.
• The extension shall not have a material negative impact upon the residential amenities of
adjoining dwellings or their private open space, in terms of overbearing or overlooking of
adjoining properties.
3. Policy ILAP 1 and Section 15.10.3 ‘Independent living accommodation for a family member’ of
Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 advises that a development proposal will only be
acceptable where it provides a modest scale of accommodation (for example, an immediate relative
who may need to live in close proximity to their family), which usually involves a proposal to convert
and/or extend an existing house, or the conversion and/or extension of an existing
garage/outbuilding within the curtilage of a dwelling.
In this regard, the applicant is requested to;
a) Submit documentary evidence which supports the need for the accommodation and details the
relationship between the occupant(s) of the main dwelling house and the proposed occupant(s)
of the independent living accommodation.
b) Submit revised Floor Plans of the proposed Independent Living Accommodation, clearly labelling
the space as its intended use and ensuring the accommodation does not exceed a gross floor
area of 70sqm.
c) Submit revised plans and elevations ensuring the existing dwelling shall retain the appearance
of a single dwelling unit.
d) Submit revised elevations, ensuring that a separate doorway access is not proposed on the front
elevation of the main dwelling.
The planner dealing with this application is Catherine Toner