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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000-2010

NOTICE OF VARIATION OF THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013-2019 (INCORPORATING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE TOWNS OF MONAGHAN, CARRICKMACROSS, CASTLEBLAYNEY, CLONES, AND BALLYBAY) – VARIATION NO.7

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010 that on 5th March 2018 Monaghan County Council made 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).

Glaslough village has been designated 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 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 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.

A copy of the County Development Plan as varied is available for inspection at the offices of the Planning Authority, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (lunch time closing 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.).

Glaslough Village ACA Report PDF >>

Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant,
Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom

In accordance with the provisions of EU Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (the EIA Directive) and the 1991 United Nations Convention on environmental impact in a transboundary context (the Espoo Convention), the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) has invited the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government to undertake a transboundary public consultation in respect of environmental information relating to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant, which is understood to be under construction near Bridgwater in Somerset.

A notice in relation to the public consultation is available to view in the office of the Planning Section, and on the website, of each planning authority, together with a printed copy of the correspondence from DBEIS and associated documents identified by DBEIS as the relevant documents for the purpose of the consultation. A copy of these documents is available for inspection or purchase from the planning authority. The notice may also be viewed in the public consultation section of the website of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government: www.housing.gov.ie , together with the correspondence from DBEIS, relevant associated documents and links provided by DBEIS to other environmental information relating to the project.

A member of the public may make a written submission or observations in relation to the potential transboundary environmental effects of the project, by sending them to his or her local planning authority to be received by close of business on Tuesday 17 April 2018 at the latest. Contact details in each planning authority for the receipt of submissions or observations are set out in the public consultation notice. Submissions or observations should not be made to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation PDF >>

Hinkley Point C Nuclear Plant Notice PDF >>

For more information click here >>

 

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

 Consultation Documents:

Glaslough ACA Statement Of Character Draft (PDF)

Porposed Variation 7 Determination Of The Need For Strategic Environmental Assessment Jan 2018 (Word Doc)

Proposed Variation 7 AA Screening Report (Word Doc)

Proposed Variation 7 Consultation Letters (Word Doc)

Proposed Variation 7 Report Glaslough ACA  (Word Doc)

Adrian Hughes

Senior Planner

11^th February 2018

Please follow link to view the Issues Paper for the proposed Regional and Spatial Strategy for the North West. This is the first step in shaping our region up to 2035 and you are encouraged to take up the invitation to be involved.

Click here to view Regional and Spatial Strategy for the North West pdf

Incorporation of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets into the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-19

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000-2013

NOTICE OF VARIATION OF THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013-2019 (INCORPORATING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE TOWNS OF MONAGHAN, CARRICKMACROSS, CASTLEBLAYNEY, CLONES, AND BALLYBAY) – VARIATION NO.3

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2013 that on 7th March 2016 Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No. 3) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay).

The variation incorporates the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) into the County Development Plan.

Reason: To ensure consistency with national policy.

A summary of the variation and the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets can be viewed by clicking on the links below:-

Summary of Variation No.3 – DMURS (PDF)

Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (PDF)

A copy of the summary of the variation and the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets are also available for inspection at the offices of the planning authority, County Council Offices, The Glen, Monaghan from Monday to Friday between 9.15am and 5pm (including lunch time).

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000-2013

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO VARY THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013-2019 (INCORPORATING THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE TOWNS OF MONAGHAN, CARRICKMACROSS, CASTLEBLAYNEY, CLONES, AND BALLYBAY) – VARIATION NO.3

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2013 that Monaghan County Council proposes to make a variation (Variation No. 3) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay).

The proposed variation will incorporate the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) into the County Development Plan.

Reason: To ensure consistency with national policy.

A summary of the proposed variation, the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, and the determinations in respect of Appropriate Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment can be viewed by clicking on the links below:-

Summary of Variation No.3 – DMURS (PDF)

Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (PDF)

AA Screening Report Proposed Variation 3 – DMURS (PDF)

SEA Determination Proposed Variation 3 – DMURS (PDF)

A copy of the summary of the proposed variation and the determinations in respect of Appropriate Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment are also available for inspection until 5pm on 25th February 2016 at the following places and times:-

Planning Reception Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan	Monday-Friday:   Between 9.15am and 5pm (including   lunchtime)
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 25th February 2016 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

Adrian Hughes

Senior Planner

28 January 2016

Incorporation of County Monaghan Retail Development Strategy 2016-2022

Planning & Development Acts 2000-2010

Notice of incorporation of the County Monaghan Retail Development Strategy 2016-2022 into the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013 -2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay) – Variation No.2

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010 that on 7th March 2016 Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No. 2) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013 – 2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay). The proposed variation provides for the incorporation of the County Monaghan Retail Development Strategy 2016 – 2022 to comply with Retailing Objective RTO8 of the Development Plan, to ‘Review the Retail Development Strategy for County Monaghan during the plan period 2013-2019.’

Reason: To comply with the requirements to prepare a county retail development strategy in accordance with the DECLG Guidelines for Planning Authorities Retail Planning.

A copy of the Retail Development Strategy is available by clicking on the link below:-

County Monaghan Retail Strategy 2016-2022 (PDF)

A copy of the proposed variation documentation is also available for inspection at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Council Offices, The Glen, Monaghan between 9.15 am and 5pm.

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Planning & Development Acts 2000-2010

Notice of proposal to incorporate the County Monaghan Retail Development Strategy 2016-2022 into the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013 -2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay) – Variation No.2

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. 2) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013 – 2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay). The proposed variation provides for the incorporation of the County Monaghan Retail Development Strategy 2016 – 2022 to comply with Retailing Objective RTO8 of the Development Plan, to ‘Review the Retail Development Strategy for County Monaghan during the plan period 2013-2019.’

Reason: To comply with the requirements to prepare a county retail development strategy in accordance with the DECLG Guidelines for Planning Authorities Retail Planning.

A copy of the draft Retail Development Strategy is available by clicking on the link below:-
County Monaghan Retail Strategy

A determination in respect of the requirement for a Strategic Environmental Assessment, and screening for the requirement for an Appropriate Assessment have been carried out. A copy of these determinations are available by clicking on the links below.

Variation 2 Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (PDF)
Variation 2 Determination of the Need for Strategic Environmental Assessment (PDF)

A copy of the proposed variation documentation is also available for inspection until 5pm on 12th February 2016 at the following places and times:

Planning Reception Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan	Monday-Friday:   Between 9.15am and 5pm (including   lunchtime)
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 12th February 2016 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

Please click on the link below:

S.55N Proposed Additions to MCC’s Record Of Protected Structures (RPS) (PDF)‌

Click to download the PDF

Notice In Accordance with Section 10 of the EC (Public Participation) Regulations 2010 (PDF)

Notice of Making of Variation 1 of Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-19 – Childcare Facilities in Larger Housing Developments

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010 that on 7th September 2015 Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No. 1) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay). The proposed varied Policy HDP8 (Chapter 15) is as follows:-

“Provide appropriately designed childcare facilities in developments of approximately 75 no. units or more where the planning authority determines necessary in accordance with the requirements of the DEHLG Childcare Facilities Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2001. Where a developer is proposing a development of less than 75 no. units, and where he/she is, has previously, or proposes in the future to carry (an)other separate development(s) in the vicinity, the Planning Authority shall determine the need for a childcare facility based on the total number of units in all of the developments combined. This shall also apply where the developer is working in concert with others.”

A copy of the County Development Plan as varied is available for inspection at the offices of the Planning Authority, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (including lunch).

Adrian Hughes
Senior Planner
10th September 2015

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010 that on 7th September 2015 Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No. 1) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2013-2019 (incorporating the Development Plans for the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay). The proposed varied Policy HDP8 (Chapter 15) is as follows:-
“Provide appropriately designed childcare facilities in developments of approximately 75 no. units or more where the planning authority determines necessary in accordance with the requirements of the DEHLG Childcare Facilities Guidelines for Planning Authorities, 2001. Where a developer is proposing a development of less than 75 no. units, and where he/she is, has previously, or proposes in the future to carry (an)other separate development(s) in the vicinity, the Planning Authority shall determine the need for a childcare facility based on the total number of units in all of the developments combined. This shall also apply where the developer is working in concert with others.”

A copy of the County Development Plan as varied is available for inspection at the offices of the Planning Authority, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (including lunch).

Adrian Hughes
Senior Planner
10th September 2015

Notice of Making of Revised General Development Contribution Scheme 2014-2019

COMHAIRLE CONTAE MUINEACHAIN

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000-2010

NOTICE OF MAKING OF REVISED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2014-2019

Monaghan County Council adopted a revised General Development Contribution Scheme for the period 2014-2019 under the provisions of Section 48 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010 on 1st December 2014.

The Scheme is a revision of the Development Contribution Scheme adopted in 2013 and takes account of the recent changes in local government structures and the transfer of water services provision to Irish Water. It sets out development contribution charges to be levied on planning permissions in respect of Traffic & Pedestrian Facilities and Community, Recreation & Amenity Facilities.

A copy of the revised General Development Contribution Scheme is available for inspection at Planning Reception, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan between 9.15am and 5pm (including lunchtime), Monday-Friday. The scheme is also available to view by clicking on the link below:-

Revised General Development Contributions Scheme 2013-2019 (PDF)

Paul Clifford
Director of Economic & Community Services
11th December 2014