Part 8, Article 81 Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)
Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice that it proposes to carry out development on the N2 National Road between Corlat Roundabout and the Collegiate Secondary School, Co. Monaghan.
The proposed development is for the provision of shared active travel facilities along an approximate 900m section of the existing carriageway. The development is within the townlands of Drumhirk, Aghnasedagh, Aghananimy, Corlat Ballymacforban and Killymarly .
In accordance with Article 81(2)(ca) 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 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 7th May 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 21st May 2026 and online submissions no later than midnight on 21st May 2026.
Signed:
Nial O’Connor
A/Director of Services
Monaghan County Council
09/04/2026