Infrastructural Improvements to the Dromore Blueway

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Application to An Bord Pleanála for approval under Section 177AE of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

Infrastructural Improvements to the Dromore Blueway

 

Notice is hereby given that Monaghan County Council proposes to seek approval from An Bord Pleanála for proposed development from Ballybay to Lisnalong, Co. Monaghan.

 

The development will consist of the following:

Development of infrastructural Improvements to the Dromore Blueway from Ballybay to Lisnalong, Co. Monaghan.

  1. Renewing and widening slipway, provision of car park, removal of height restriction Gate, Internal Laneways works at Ballycoghill Bridge,
  2. New Entrance, provision of car park, pathways, play area, new information board and picnic tables, improvement to existing slipway at Ballynascarva Bridge,
  3. New drainage work to laneway and resurfacing, turning heads at White Lough, South Shore,
  4. Renew and widen the slipway at Balladian Bridge,
  5. Renew and widen the slipway, new turning head at Baird’s Shore,
  6. Improvement to existing slipway and gravelled area at Ballybay Wetlands,
  7. Proposed floating pontoon, new information board at Lough Major,
  8. Construction of ancillary works at all sites, including signages, permeable paving, fencing, landscaping, and other ancillary works required to deliver the project.

 

This application relates to protected structures Ref: 41402310 (Ballycoghill Bridge)

Location:

  • Ballycoghill Bridge, Clossagh Beg,
  • Ballynascarva Bridge, Lisnalong,
  • White Lough, South Shore, Anny [DED: Anny],
  • Balladian Bridge, Balladian,
  • Baird’s Shore, Drumskelt [DED: Anny],
  • Ballybay Wetlands, Derryvally,
  • Lough Major, Cornamucklaglass, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.

 

A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared as part of the application for approval in respect of the proposed development.

An Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report for the proposed development has been carried out and has determined that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development, including Natura Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report, will be available between 9th January 2025 to 6th March 2025 (inclusive of both dates) for inspection free of charge, or for purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the following locations:

  • Monaghan County Council Planning Offices at 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982, between the hours of 9.15am to 1.00pm and 1.30pm to 5.00pm (Excluding Public Holidays).

 

  • Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan A81 RY22, between the hours of 9.15am to 1.00pm and 1.30pm to 5.00pm (Excluding Public Holidays).

 

  • Ballybay-Clones Municipal District Office, The Diamond, Clones, Co. Monaghan, H23 X378 between the hours of 9.15am to 1.00pm and 1.30pm to 5.15pm (Excluding Public Holidays)

 

  • The offices of An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 between the hours 9:15am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday (Excluding Public Holidays)

 

Plans and particulars of the proposed development, including the Natura Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report are also available for viewing online on the Monaghan County Council website at https://monaghan.ie/ from 9th January 2025 to 6th March 2025 (inclusive of both dates).

Submissions or observations regarding the proposed development may be made in writing to An Bord Pleanála with an address of 64 Marlborough St, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 V902 or online at www.pleanala.ie during the period from 9th January 2025 to 6th  March 2025 (inclusive of both dates) in relation to:

  1. the likely effects on the environment of the proposed development.
  2. the implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development in the area in which it is proposed to situate the proposed development; and
  3. the likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European Site, if carried out

and must include the following:

  1. the name of the person, authority or body making the submission or observations, the name of the person if any, acting on behalf of that person, authority or body, and the address to which any correspondence relating to the application should be sent,
  2. the subject matter of the submission or observations, and
  3. the reasons, considerations and arguments on which the submission or observations is or are based.

 

Any submission or observations which do not comply with these requirements cannot be considered by the board. The board may at its absolute discretion hold on oral hearing on the application.

The Board may decide to:

  1. (i) approve the proposed development

 

(ii) make such modifications to the proposed development as it specifies in its decision and grant approval in respect of the proposed development are so modified,

(iii) approve, in part only, the proposed development (with or without specified modifications of it of the foregoing kind); and may attach conditions as it considers appropriate to an approval or

  1. Refuse to approve the proposed development.

 

A person may question the validity of any such decision by An Bord Pleanála by way of an application for judicial review under Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts as provided for in Section 50 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2022. Further information can be obtained from An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902 in respect of the judicial review procedure.

Further information in respect of the Judicial Review process can also be found on www.citizensinformation.ie – Contact Lo Call 1890 777 121 or + 353 21 452 1600 for details of the locations and operating hours of your local Citizens Information Centre.

 

Signed:

Gareth McMahon

Director of Services 

Monaghan County Council

 

Dated:   9th January 2025

 

Supporting documentation and drawings in relation to this application can be found below:

Dromore Blueway ABP Applications Documentation

Submissions or observations duly made will be considered by An Bord Pleanála in making a decision on the application. Please note any submissions or observations made directly to Monaghan County Council in respect of this proposal will not be considered as valid submissions/observations by An Bord Pleanála.