Strategic Infrastructure Development Section 182A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)

DRUMLINS PARK WIND FARM SUBSTATION SID APPLICATION

Drumlins Park Wind Limited has applied to An Bord Pleanála for planning permission for the construction of a110kV substation and associated site development works in the townlands of Drumanan and Cornawall, County Monaghan.

​Following consultations pursuant to Section 182E of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended), An Bord Pleanála determined that the proposed development is Strategic Infrastructure Development within the meaning of Section 182A of the Act which necessitates a planning application being made directly to An Bord Pleanála.

​It is a requirement of the Board that the applicant create a specific website to include all of the application documentation.

A hard copy of the documentation is also available for viewing, strictly by appointment during Covid 19, Level 5 restrictions, at Monaghan County Council’s Planning Offices, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, Co Monaghan, Telephone 047-30532.

Deadline for submissions or observations  made directly to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902 was 5.30pm on 5 March 2021

Any enquiries relating to the application process should be directed to the Strategic Infrastructure Development Section of An Bord Pleanála (Tel 01-8588100, Application Ref 309199)

Submissions Strategic Infrastructure Development (PDF)

Decision Of An Bord Pleanala (PDF)

Amendments To ABP 309119 21

21. Submissions to Strategic Infrastructure Development Applications

ABP letter and documents 14th Nov 2022-compressed

Response From ABP Reg Letter Dated 14th Nov 22

Compliance

Proposed Deletion from RPS

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 55 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Monaghan County Council proposes to make a deletion from the Record of Protected Structures for County Monaghan (Deletion No. 2). The proposed deletion relates to the following structure:

• No. 10 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town – Birthplace of Charles Gavan Duffy (RPS Reference 41001071)

For details see: https://monaghan.ie/planning/proposed-deletion-from-rps/

Historic Structures Fund 2021- Notification of Additional Funding For Irish Language Shopfronts

Further to the announcement of the Historic Structures Fund 2021 on the 18^th of November , the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Mr Malcolm Noonan, TD announced  on the 27^th of November 2020 the  addition of a new stream to the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2021. Additional funding is being provided for the conservation of historic Irish-language shopfronts. This stream is jointly-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

The owners of structures with Irish Language shopfronts are  invited to make application under Stream 1 for essential repairs and small capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of historic Irish-language shop facades, windows, signage and other associated details to safeguard them and keep them in use. Local authorities can recommend an additional project for funding in addition to the application already permitted under this stream for other historic shopfronts.

Overview

 The Pilot Streams for Historic Irish Language Shopfronts offers grants between €15,000 and €50,000. The maximum grant award is 80% of projects costs. The primary focus of the Historic Structures Fund is on conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public.  It aims to enable conservation works to be carried out on heritage structures which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act. It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.

 

Eligibility

In respect of projects categorised under Streams 1 /Pilot Stream for Historic Irish Language Shopfronts.The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:

• Protected Structures
• Proposed Protected Structures
• Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas

or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances apply.

 

Eligible projects will be as follows:

 

a) projects proposed by local authorities on foot of applications from private applicants who are the owners or custodians of historic structures

 

b) projects proposed by a Local Authority for works to historic structures in public ownership, where a clear heritage focus and community or public benefit has been demonstrated

 

c) projects with a clearly defined heritage focus and community or public benefit proposed directly to the Department by a State-funded organisation working in the heritage area

 

Note: Only one application will be considered per applicant. Applicants cannot also avail of funding under the main Historic Structures Fund 2021 or under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021.

 

What funding is available?

€100,000 is available nationally  for the Conservation of  Historic Irish Language Shopfronts.

 

How to apply?

The HSF 2021 Circular outlines full details of the terms and conditions of the various funding streams. The Circular and application form are available to download at www.monaghan.ie

 

Hard copies are also available at the Planning Reception.

 

Completed applications (Form A) should be submitted to Angela Gallagher, Acting  Administrative Officer, The Planning Department, No 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, H18 X982 or email to planning@monaghancoco.ie  on or before 5pm on Wednesday the 24^th of February 2021.

Announcement of Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Schemes for 2021

Monaghan County Council is inviting applications for the Historic Structures Fund 2021 and Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021.

 

Due to current Covid 19 restrictions, the deadline for receipt of Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Historic Structures Fund grant applications has been extended to 5pm on Wednesday the 24^th of February 2021.

 

Applicants can submit completed applications by post to;

 

The Planning Department

 No 1 Dublin Street,

Monaghan  

H18 X982

 

Or by email to builtheritage@monaghancoco.ie

 

 

Historic Structures Fund 2021

Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF).

 

Overview

The primary focus of the Historic Structures Fund is on conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public.  It aims to enable conservation works to be carried out on heritage structures which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act. It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.

 

The principal change for 2021 is the introduction of two pilot streams:

Vernacular Structures: This stream will fund what can be termed ‘informal’ traditional buildings, which are a significant part of our intangible cultural heritage

Historic Shopfronts: This stream is introduced to incentivise the conservation of historic shopfronts and will fund small capital works to their facades, windows, signage and other associated details

 

 

Eligibility

In respect of projects categorised under Streams 1, 2, Pilot Stream for Historic Shopfronts and Partnership Projects/ The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:

• Protected Structures
• Proposed Protected Structures
• Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas

or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances apply.

 

Eligible projects will be as follows:

a) projects proposed by local authorities on foot of applications from private applicants who are the owners or custodians of historic structures

b) projects proposed by a Local Authority for works to historic structures in public ownership, where a clear heritage focus and community or public benefit has been demonstrated

c) projects with a clearly defined heritage focus and community or public benefit proposed directly to the Department by a State-funded organisation working in the heritage area.

 

 

Pilot Stream for Vernacular Structures

A new pilot funding scheme has been introduced in 2021 for Vernacular structures. These  are the buildings and other built features of what can be termed the ‘informal’ or vernacular landscape. Vernacular builders worked within traditional systems using techniques passed down within the family and local community. Thus, the vernacular is a significant part of our cultural heritage.

 

 

In respect of the Pilot Stream for Historic Vernacular Structures. Applications can be accepted from the following :

a) Owners of vernacular structures that are not listed in a Record of Protected Structures

b) Owners of vernacular structures within an Architectural Conservation Area, but not otherwise subject to statutory protection.

 

Eligible projects will be as follows:

a) Projects proposed by local authorities on foot of applications from private applicants who are the owners or custodians of vernacular structures

b) Projects proposed by local authorities for works to vernacular structures in public ownership where a clear heritage focus and community or public benefit has been demonstrated

 

 

What funding is available?

 

Stream 1 (Grants between €15,000 up to €50,000) for essential repairs and smaller capital works. Maximum grant award 80% of eligible costs

 

Stream 2 (Grants between €50,000 up to €200,000) for larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects. Successful applicants will be required to, at a minimum, match their funding award- 50% . In exceptional circumstances a higher percentage may be sought, subject to a max of 80%.

 

Pilot Streams  for Vernacular Structures (Grants between €5,000-€10,000) –Essential repairs and small capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of vernacular structures to safeguard the structure and keep it in use. Maximum grant award 80% of project costs.

 

Pilot Streams for Shopfronts-(Grants between €15,000 and €50,000) Essential repairs and small capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of historic shop facades, windows, signage and other associated details to safeguard them and keep them in use. Maximum grant award 80% of projects costs.

 

Projects in Partnership- Works to care for historic structures and buildings in public ownership and improve recreational infrastructure and public access to these heritage assets – funds determined on a case by case basis

 

How to apply?

The HSF 2021 Circular  outlines full details of the terms and conditions of the funding streams. The Circular and application form are available to download at www.monaghan.ie

 

Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.

 

Completed applications (Form A) should be submitted to Angela Gallagher, Acting Administrative Officer, The Planning Department , No 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, H18 X982 on or before 5pm on Wednesday the 24^th of February 2021..

Historic Structures Fund 2021 Circular (PDF)

Historic Structures Fund 2021 Appendix I Form A (Application Form) (MS Word)

 

Historic Structures Fund 2021- Notification of Additional Funding For Irish Language Shopfronts

 

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021

Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS).

 

Overview

The BHIS seeks to encourage the investment of private capital in a number of small scale, labour intensive projects to repair and conserve historic structures and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act.  It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.

 

Eligibility?

The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:

• Protected Structures
• Proposed Protected Structures
• Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances are deemed by the Department to apply.

 

What funding is available?

The minimum funding award under this scheme will be €2,500, up to a maximum of €15,000.

Successful applicants will be required to, at a minimum, match their funding award.

 

How to apply?

The BHIS 2021 Circular, application form and associated documents are available to download below. Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.

 

Completed applications (Form A) should be submitted to Angela Gallagher , Acting Administrative Officer, Planning Section, No 1 Dublin Street ,H18 X982 before 5pm on Wednesday the 24^th of February 2021.

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021 Circular (PDF)

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021 Appendix I Application Form A (MS Word)  

If you have any queries in relation to the operation of both scheme please contact Darina Kierans , Executive Planner 047 30532 (Planning Reception).

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, submission & decision dates for current planning applications were further  extended,  to 23^rd May 2020, under Section 251A of the Planning & Development Act 2000(as amended). The Planning system, ePlan, has now been updated to include the extended timelines

Notice of Relocation of Council Planning Office

Please take note that the Council Planning Office is re-locating from Monaghan County Council’s Offices, The Glen to a new office at No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan. The new Planning Office will open to the public on Monday 10^th February 2020 and all new planning applications must be submitted to the new office at No. 1 Dublin Street from this date.

All site and press notices for any new planning applications being submitted from Monday 10^th February 2020 onwards must state the application may be inspected/purchased at The Planning Office, No.1 Dublin Street instead of The Glen.

The email address will remain as planning@monaghancoco.ie and the telephone number will remain as 047 30532. Office opening hours will remain as 9.15am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 5pm.

Monaghan County Council is inviting applications for the Historic Structures Fund 2020 and Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2020

HISTORIC STRUCTURES FUND 2020

Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF).

Overview
The primary focus of the Historic Structures Fund is on conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public. It aims to enable conservation works to be carried out on heritage structures which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act. It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.

Eligibility
The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:

• Protected Structures
• Proposed Protected Structures
• Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas

Funding
The HSF will have two streams:

Stream 1 (from €15,000 up to €50,000) for essential repairs and smaller capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of heritage structures.
Stream 2 (from €50,000 up to €200,000) for larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where a clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated
Successful applicants will be required to, at a minimum, match their funding award.

Match Funding
The maximum grant available for Stream 1 will be 80% of the eligible costs.
The maximum grant available for Stream 2 will generally be 50% of the eligible costs, however, applicants may seek up to 80% in exceptional circumstances.

Due to the limited capital resources available for the operation of the HSF (€1,824,000 nationally), the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will consider 4 applications per Local Authority, only 1 of which may be a publicly-owned building.

How to apply?
The HSF 2020 Circular and application form are available to download below. Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.

Completed applications (Form A) should be submitted to Monaghan County Council, c/o Joan Ryan Administrative Officer, Planning Section, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan Town, H18 YT50, on or before the 31st January 2020 .

HSF Circular – Historic Structures Fund Circular HSF 2020 – PDF
HSF Application – HSF2020 Appendix I Form A (Applicant) – Word Doc.

 

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2020

Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS).

Overview

The BHIS seeks to encourage the investment of private capital in a number of small scale, labour intensive projects to repair and conserve historic structures and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act.  It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.

Eligibility?

The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:

• Protected Structures
• Proposed Protected Structures
• Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas

What funding is available?

The minimum funding award under this scheme will be €2,500, up to a maximum of €15,000.

Successful applicants will be required to, at a minimum, match their funding award.

Pilot Scheme for Routine Maintenance and repair works

In 2020 the Department is piloting a “micro grant scheme” for works of routine maintenance and minor repairs, which were not previously eligible for funding under the BHIS scheme. The maximum award for any such  project(s) will be €2,500 for each project.

How to apply?

The BHIS 2020 Circular, application form and associated documents are available to download below. Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.

Completed applications (Form A) should be submitted to Monaghan County Council, c/o Joan Ryan Administrative Officer, Planning Section, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan Town, H18 YT50, on or before the 31^st of January 2020

BHIS Circular – BHIS 2020 Circular – Word Doc

BHIS Application Form – BHIS 2020 Appendix I Application Form A – Word Doc

If you have any queries in relation to the operation of both scheme please contact Darina Kierans , Executive Planner 047 30500.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)

NOTICE OF VARIATION THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019 -2025 – VARIATION NO.1

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that on 6^th January 2020, Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No.1) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. The proposed variation will provide for the inclusion within the development plan of Policy NRP 7 which states:-

“To protect the selected route of the N2 upgrade road scheme between Ardee and Castleblayney and the selected route between Clontibret and the border with Northern Ireland, and to prohibit development that could prejudice their future delivery.”

The reason for the proposed variation is to ensure that development will not prejudice the improvements proposed to the N2 National Road.

A copy of the development plan as varied is available for inspection at the planning offices of Monaghan County Council during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (lunch time closing 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.)

Chief Executive’s Report to Elected Members:

Proposed Variation 1 CE Report To Members PDF

Submissions Received

A total of eight submissions were received in response to notification of the proposed variation. The submissions received are available to view by clicking on the documents below. The chief executive will prepare a report on any submissions or observations received listing the persons or bodies who made submissions or observations, summarise the recommendations, submissions and observations made, and give the response of the chief executive to the issues raised, taking account of the proper planning and development of the area, statutory obligations and relevant policies and objectives of the Government. The report shall be submitted to the elected members for their consideration at the Council Meeting on 6th January 2020. Once the report has been issued to the elected members it will be displayed online. The elected members shall consider the proposed variation and the report of the chief executive, and may as they consider appropriate, by resolution make the variation, with or without minor modifications, or they may refuse to make it.

OPW Submission To Proposed Variation No.1

DES Submission To Variation No 1

TII Submission To Proposed Variation No. 1

EMRA Submission To Proposed Variation No. 1

OPR Submission To Proposed Variation No. 1

IW Submission To Proposed Variation No. 1

SEA Screening Report For Proposed Variation No. 1

HSE Submission To Proposed Variation No. 1 Cover Letter

HSE Submission To Proposed Variation No. 1 Environmental Health Submission

HSE Submission To Proposed Variation No. 1 Public Health Submission

 

Proposed Variation No.1 to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Monaghan County Council proposes to make a variation (Variation No.1) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. The proposed variation will provide for the inclusion within the development plan of Policy NRP 7 which states:-

“To protect the selected route of the N2 upgrade road scheme between Ardee and Castleblayney and the selected route between Clontibret and the border with Northern Ireland, and to prohibit development that could prejudice their future delivery.”

The reason for the proposed variation is to ensure that development will not prejudice the improvements proposed to the N2 National Road.

 

The Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment screening determinations can be obtained by clicking on the document links below:-

SEA Screening Report For Proposed Variation No. 1 To Monaghan CDP 2019 -2025 (PDF)

AA Screening Report For Proposed Variation No.1 To Monaghan CDP 2019-2025 (PDF)

 

A copy of the proposed variation is also available for inspection until 5pm on 29^th November 2019 at the offices of Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (lunch time closing 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.).

 

Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed variation made to the Planning Authority before 5pm on 29^th November 2019 will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation.

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

 

Adrian Hughes

Senior Planner

31^st October 2019

 

 

Information has been received from the Strategic Planning Division of the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland in respect of the following proposed development in Northern Ireland which is subject to an environmental impact assessment procedure and has potential transboundary effects.

North South Interconnector (NI Section)

Information has been received from the Strategic Planning Division of the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland in respect of the following proposed development in Northern Ireland which is subject to an environmental impact assessment procedure and has potential transboundary effects.

 

Applicant:

SONI Ltd (formerly known as Northern Ireland Electricity Limited (NIE))

 

Planning Application Reference:

O/2009/0792/F

O/2013/0214/F

 

Location:

O/2009/0792/F – Land to the rear of 152 Trewmount Road in the townland of Turleenan, Moy, Dungannon, Co Tyrone and overhead electrical transmission line from Trewmount Road, Moy to the townlands of Crossreagh and Crossbane, Co Armagh.

O/2013/0214/F – Lands between the proposed new NIE substation at the rear of 152 Trewmount Road, Moy Co Tyrone in the townland of Turleenan to the townlands of Doohat or Crossreagh and Crossbane Co Armagh on the border with the Republic of Ireland.

 

Nature of development:

O/2009/0792/F – Erection of a single circuit 400kV overhead line comprising 102 towers over 34.1kms from Trewmount Road, Moy in the townland of Turleenan to the border with the Republic of Ireland at the townland of Doohat or Crossreagh and a further section of overhead line extending for 0.2kms across the townland of Crossbane. Amendments to existing 275kV line removing one existing 275kV tower and erection of two new 275Kv towers. Connection via a new 400/275kV substation at land to the rear of 152 Trewmount Road.

O/2013/0214/F – Carry out associated works required for the erection of a single circuit 400kV overhead line comprising 102 towers over 34.1kms from Trewmount Road, Moy, in the townland of Turleenan to the border with the Republic of Ireland at the townland of Doohat or Crossreagh and a further section of overhead line extending for 0.2kms across the townland of Crossbane. Works to include site levelling, site preparation works, amending existing access points, construction of new access points, construction of new access lanes, construction of working areas, stringing areas, guarding, site boundary fencing and related mitigation works. Associated works required to amend the existing 275kV line removing one existing 275kV tower and erection of two new 275kV towers. Associated works required to enable connection via a new 400/275kV substation at Trewmount Road.

 

In support of the above planning applications Further Environmental Information (FEI) relating to the Consolidated Environmental Statement (2013) has been submitted. Further information is available online for application O/2009/0792/F at:

http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=L9IT1KSVDT535

and online for application O/2013/0214/F at

http://epicpublic.planningni.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MN70P3SV30000

 

The full text of the public notice can be viewed by clicking on the following link:-

NI Development Transboundary Newspaper Notice (PDF)

 

A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development may be made in writing to Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan H18 YT50 by 5pm on 23^rd October 2019. Any submissions made shall be forwarded to the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland.

Notice: Material Amendments To The Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES)

www.nwra.ie/rsesma

At its April 2019 meeting, the Northern & Western Regional Assembly resolved to Materially Amend the Draft Regional Spatial & Economic Strategy (published in November 2018).  

These amendments are now available to view on the above link, together with the accompanying SEA & AA documentation.

It is open to any individual or party to make a written submission on the Material Amendments to the Draft. They can do so between 4^th Aug – 11^th Oct. 2019 either via the email to rsesma@nwra.ie  or by sending their submission to the following address:

RSES Material Alteration Submissions, Northern & Western Regional Assembly,

The Square,

Ballaghaderreen,

Co. Roscommon.

All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of the RSES, anticipated to be finalized before the end of 2019.