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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660158 - Final Grant 17/09/2026 To: Conor Ashfield C/O Owen Cunningham Thornford Lodge Broomfield Castleblayney A75HE16 File Number - 26/60158 Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT Monaghan County Council has by order dated 14/08/2026 granted the above named, for the development of land namely for:- retention permission of 2 no. single storey extensions to front and side of existing two storey dwellinghouse, Elevational changes to main dwellinghouse, concrete retaining wall and ancillary site development works , at Monanagirr, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, subject to the 6 condition(s) set out in the Schedule attached. Signed on behalf of MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL. __________________________ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER __________________________ 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. pp 17/09/2026 26/60158 Conor Ashfield, Monanagirr, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross 1. a. The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €1056 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. The development contribution shall be paid in full within six months from the date of the final grant of permission or as otherwise agreed in writing. 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. 2. a. The existing entrance gates shall be recessed back five metres with winged walls splayed at 45 degrees. The entrance gates shall open inwards only. The recessed entrance shall be of sufficient dimensions to contain a stationary vehicle off the Laneway. b. Sight distance of 70 metres in both directions to be provided from a point in the entrance 2.4 metres from the road edge and 1.05 metre above ground level were the laneway meets L4500. Sight distances to be measured to the nearside road edge in both directions. Where it is necessary remove hedges to achieve this sight distance. c. The line of any new fence or wall must be positioned behind the visibility splays. Any new trees or shrubs to planted back from the visibility splays to allow for future growth and some species will require additional set back. All planting must be kept trimmed and must not impede on the visibility splays. Where a timber post and rail fence is erected along road boundary, the timber rails to be placed on the site side of posts, in the interest of road safety. d. The Area within the visibility splays shall be cleared to provide a level surface no higher than 250 mm above the level of the adjoining carriageway and shall be retained and kept clear thereafter. All visibility splay proposals as per site layout plan to be implemented. e. The discharge of surface water from the public road onto the site through road surface drainage and road subsoil drainage to remain unimpeded. f. Provision to be made within the site for surface water drainage and no surface water to be allowed flow onto the public roadway. g. No development exempt or otherwise shall be erected over the public sewer, drain or water main. h. Within 6 months security, by way of a cash deposit, in the sum of €2,250.00 is to be paid to the Planning Authority by the developer. To ensure the satisfactory completion of all surface water drainage/boundary work within and abutting the site area, to prevent runoff of surface water onto the public roadway and to ensure that no damage is caused to public roadway and any such damage is repaired satisfactory. Reason: In the interest of traffic and road safety. 3. The external finishes of the extension shall match the existing house in respect of materials and colours unless otherwise stated on the lodged plans and specifications. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity. 4. Within 6 months of the final grant, the applicant shall submit a Landscaping Plan having regard to Section 15.11.4 of the Development Plan with particular emphasis on the number, species, location, height at planting, height at maturity and an implementation timescale for all proposed planting. The approved landscaping plan shall thereafter be implemented in full at the first planting season. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity. 5. The nearby open drain on site to be enclosed with appropriately sized pipework to avoid any eventual seepage from the percolation area. Reason: In the interest of public health and environmental protection. 6. The development shall be carried out in accordance with plans and documentation submitted to the Planning Authority on 24/04/2026 as amended by Additional Information submitted to the Planning Authority on 29/07/2026 except as may otherwise be required in order to comply with the above conditions. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of 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