Variation No. 7 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay)

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000-2010

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010 that Monaghan County Council proposes to make a variation (Variation No. 7) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013 – 2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay).

It is proposed to designate Glaslough village as an Architectural Conservation Area, the purpose of which is to protect the special character and interest of Glaslough village ACA and to set out conservation and planning policies to protect its special character, which will guide future development. The proposed variation is also accompanied by the document Glaslough ACA Statement of Character which includes the ACA boundary map and provides guidance on the future management of the ACA. A variation to the Development Plan is required to give statutory basis to the Glaslough village ACA.

The proposed variation includes new policies within the Monaghan County Development Plan (2013 – 2019),

CAP 2 To seek to preserve, protect and enhance the character of the Glaslough village Architectural Conservation Area.

CAP 3 To ensure that any development, modifications, alterations, or extensions affecting a structure within the Glaslough village ACA has regard to the guidance provided in the Glaslough ACA Statement of Character, and are not detrimental to the general character of the ACA.

Reason: To protect the special character of Glaslough village and provide guidance on the sustainable future management of the special character of Glaslough village.

Further information can be obtained at the Council’s website www.monaghan.ie A copy of the proposed variation is also available for inspection until 5pm on 9^th February 2018 at the following places and times:-

Planning Reception, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan	Monday-Friday: Between 9.15am and 5pm (lunchtime closing 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.)
Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Road,Carrickmacross	Monday-Friday: Between 9.15am and 5pm (including lunchtime)
Castleblayney Branch Library, Iontas Arts Resource Centre, Connabury, Castleblayney	Monday & Wednesday: 2pm–5pm & 6pm-8pm Thursday & Friday: 11am–1.30pm & 2.30pm-5pm
Ballybay-Clones Municipal District Office Pringle Building, Monaghan Street, Clones	Monday-Friday: Between 9.15am and 5pm (including lunchtime)
Ballybay Branch Library, Main Street, Ballybay	Monday & Thursday: 5-8pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 11am-1pm & 2pm-5pm

Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed variation made to the Planning Authority before 5pm on 9^th February 2018 will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation.

Written submissions or observations should be forwarded to Planning Section, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan OR by email to devplan@monaghancoco.ie