HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660160 - Final Grant
28/09/2026
To: Meegan Builders (Castleblayney) Ltd
Wayne Douglas
The Mill Building
Newtown Link Road, Greenhills,
Drogheda, Co. Louth
A92 CD3D
File Number - 26/60160
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 25/08/2026 granted the above named, for
the development of land namely for:- planning permission for proposed construction of a
single storey building with 2 No. light industrial units and associated 2-storey ancillary
office and amenities •The erection of a 2.4m high boundary wall / fence to the perimeter
of site. •Access to the site will be via the existing business park service road and entrance
onto R927 carriageway as previously granted permission (ref: 17/585 and 22/144). •Foul
drainage connection to existing pumping station and storm drainage connection to mains
sewer as previously granted permission (ref:17/584, 17/585 and 22/144). •Together with
associated landscaping, retaining walls and all ancillary site works, Significant Further
information received relates to submitted Proposed Lighting design, exterior proposed
lighting design and Traffic Impact report , at Cloghvally Lower TD,, Carrickmacross, Co.
Monaghan, subject to the 13 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.
28/09/2026
26/60160 Meegan Builders (Castleblayney) Ltd Cloghvally Lower TD, Carrickmacross,
Co. Monaghan
1.
The units hereby permitted shall be used for light industrial purposes only and shall not be used for
warehousing, distribution or logistics operations without a prior grant of planning permission.
Reason: In the interests of proper planning and orderly development.
2.
Prior to the commencement of development, details of external lighting proposed at the site
entrances and the interfaces with the existing estate road shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing
with, the Planning Authority, or as otherwise agreed. Said details shall demonstrate that lighting levels
are appropriate, provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles, ensure compatibility with
existing lighting infrastructure, and minimise light spill onto adjoining lands. The agreed lighting
scheme shall be implemented fully prior to the occupation of the development.
Reason: In the interests of traffic safety, pedestrian safety and the proper planning and sustainable
development of the area.
3.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €4800 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 public roads, public footpaths, public cycle-paths
and/or public lighting in the general vicinity of the site.
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 public roads, public footpaths,
public cycle-paths and/or public lighting in the general vicinity of the site.
4.
a) The developer shall pay to Monaghan County Council a sum of €5050 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.
5.
The proposed development shall be undertaken strictly in accordance with the recommendations
contained within the Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) submitted as Further Information.
Reason: In the interests of traffic safety and the proper planning and sustainable development of
the area
6.
External areas shall not be used for the storage of goods, materials, containers, or for the setting down
of goods awaiting collection. In general, the site shall be maintained in a clean, tidy and nuisance-free
state. Before the building is first used, car parking and manoeuvring areas shall be laid out and shall
thereafter be kept free from obstruction at all times.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development and visual amenity.
7.
Noise levels from within the boundaries of the site shall not exceed 65dB(A) LAeq (1 hour) at any point
along the boundaries of the site between the hours 08:00 to 20:00. At all other times the noise level
shall not exceed 45dB(A) LAeq (1 hour). At no time shall the noise levels exceed the background level
by 5dB(A) LAeq. Noise levels shall not have tonal nor impulsive characteristics. The premises shall be
so operated and maintained that a noise nuisance does not arise in the vicinity. The requirements of
this condition shall be complied with, unless as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning
Authority.
Reason: In the interests of public/environmental health and orderly development.
8.
Development within the site in respect of water services shall be to standards as required by Uisce
Éireann.
Reason: In the interests of orderly development, public health and securing a satisfactory standard
of development.
9.
No signs, flags, logos, other advertising material or illumination shall be erected or displayed on the
building and/or within the site without prior permission from the Planning Authority, unless otherwise
exempted under the Planning and Development Regulations.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
10.
a) The surface water and foul water drainage systems shall be installed and operated in accordance
with the submitted drainage details, including the provision of attenuation measures and
interceptor infrastructure.
b) 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.
c) Any associated oil/fuel/hazardous liquid storage containers, temporary or otherwise, shall be
bunded.
d) If applicable, facilities shall be provided for the collection and segregation of recyclable waste.
e) Any construction and demolition waste generated during the construction phase that cannot be
reused on-site shall be disposed/recovered at an appropriately permitted facility in accordance
with the requirements of the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended).
f) If applicable, any associated waste oils and any other hazardous waste materials shall be stored
appropriately and collected, recovered or disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management
Act 1996 (as amended) and records of such shall be kept on site.
Reason: In the Interests of environmental protection.
11. All landscaping shown on the approved drawings shall be completed during the first planting season
following completion of the development and any trees or shrubs which die, are removed or become
seriously damaged within five years of planting shall be replaced.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.
12.
Construction works shall be confined to the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to
14:00 on Saturdays, with no works on Sundays or Public Holidays.
Reason: To protect the amenities of the area.
13.
The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and documents submitted
on the 27/04/2026 as amended on the 20/07/2026, except as may otherwise be required in order to
comply with the above conditions.
Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.
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