Old North Eastern Health Board Health Centre
Part XI Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
Part 8, Article 81 Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)
Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice that it proposes to carry out development at
Lower Main Street, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
The proposed development will consist of:
The renovation of the existing Old North Eastern Health Board Health Centre and the construction
of a new two-unit residential development comprising 1 no. 1 bed apartment and 1 no. 3 bed apartment, (to be
known as Árasáin Mhig Eacháin, McGahon’s Apartments), connect to existing public services and all ancillary and
associated works.
In accordance with Article 81(2)(ca) and 120(1B)(b)(i) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council,
as the competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination, which is based on an examination of the
nature, size and location of the proposed development, that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the
environment arising from the proposed development, and as such has determined that an Environmental Impact
Assessment is not required. This Screening Determination is available for inspection, and at any time before the
expiration of 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, any person may apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a
screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the
environment.
In accordance with Article 250(1)(ca) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council, as the
competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination, which is based on an assessment of best
scientific knowledge, that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans or
projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on a European site,
and as such has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required. This Screening Determination is available
for inspection, and any person may apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the
proposed development would be likely to have significant effect on a European site.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the
reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of Monaghan County Council, Planning Section,
No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 until 5pm on 09/07/2026.
The plans and particulars of the proposed development may also be inspected online at www.monaghancoco.ie
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with proper planning and sustainable
development of the area in which the development will be situated may be made in writing to Monaghan County
Council, Planning Section, No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 before 5pm on 09/07/2026 and online submissions
no later than midnight on 23/07/2026.
Signed: Olga McConnon
Director of Services
Monaghan County Council
Dated 11/06/2026