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Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 (as amended)
Notice of Intention to Review the Existing Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 and to Prepare a new Monaghan County Development Plan for 2025-2031
In accordance with Section 11(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Monaghan County Council intends to review the existing Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025, and to prepare a new Monaghan County Development Plan for the period 2025-2031 for the functional area of Monaghan County Council.
The review of the existing Development Plan and preparation of the new Development Plan will be strategic in nature for the purposes of developing objectives and policies to deliver an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area of the Development Plan and the Core Strategy. In doing so, Monaghan County Council will take account of the statutory obligations of the Council and any relevant policies or objectives for the time being of the Government or of any Minister of the Government.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
The Planning Authority proposes to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) pursuant to Article 13B of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations (S.I 436 of 2004) (as amended) as part of the review of the existing Development Plan and the preparation of the new Development Plan. For this purpose, the Planning Authority will prepare an environmental report on the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the new plan, and the provisions of Articles 13C to 13J of the 2004 SEA Regulations shall apply.
Appropriate Assessment (AA)
In accordance with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Section 177U of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) a Stage One screening exercise shall be carried out as part of the process. A Stage Two Appropriate Assessment (AA) shall be subsequently carried out, if required.
Consultation Paper
In order to stimulate debate and encourage participation in the process, a consultation paper outlining some of the strategic issues for the County has been prepared and is available online to view and download at www.monaghan.ie/planning/
Paper copies are also available to view during normal opening hours at the following locations:
- Planning Offices, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982
- Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District Offices, Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, A81 RY22
- Ballybay – Clones Municipal District Offices, Market House, The Diamond, Clones, H23 FK29
- All Monaghan County Council branch libraries
How to Get Involved
Interested parties are now invited to make submissions or observations in writing regarding objectives and policies to deliver an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area of the new Development Plan. Children, or groups or associations representing the interests of children, are also entitled to make submissions or observations.
Whilst the Planning Authority intends to review the zoning of the area of the Development Plan for the purposes of developing objectives and policies to deliver an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area of the Development Plan and the Core Strategy, requests/proposals for the zoning of particular land for any purpose shall not be considered at this stage.
Public Consultation Events
It is proposed to hold public consultation events in late May / early June and further details of venues, dates and times will be published in due course.
Making a Submission or Observation
Submissions or observations can made up to 5pm on Friday 7th July 2023 by either:-
- paper copy to the Forward Planning Team, Monaghan County Council, Planning Offices, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982
- email to devplan@monaghancoco.ie.
- or via online at monaghan.ie/planning/
In order to avoid duplication, only one medium should be used to make a submission. The name and address of the person(s) or body making the submission must be indicated clearly on a cover sheet, separate to the content of the associated submission/observation.
Cathal Flynn
Director of Economic Development, Planning & Capital Projects
11th May 2023