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County Development Plan
Elected Members of Monaghan County Council have, by resolution, made the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 at a meeting on the 4th of March 2019.
The plan will now come into effect from the 1st of April 2019.
Clarification on status of transboundary environmental consultation on proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant following Horizon Nuclear announcement last week
Clarification on status of transboundary environmental consultation on proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant following Horizon Nuclear announcement last week
22 January 2019
Horizon Nuclear Power (the applicant for the proposed Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Plant) announced last week that it was suspending its UK nuclear new build programme, including plans for the proposed Wylfa Newydd plant in Wales, which is the subject of a current transboundary environmental consultation between Ireland and the UK, due to close this Friday 25 January 2019 (close of business)
The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has received confirmation from the UK Planning Inspectorate that the development consent application (planning application) for the proposed Wylfa Newydd plant has not been withdrawn by the applicant (Horizon Nuclear Power) and accordingly the UK Planning Inspectorate is continuing with its assessment of the development consent application for the proposed Wylfa Newydd plant as normal.
As a result, Ireland is continuing with the transboundary environmental consultation under the EIA Directive and the Espoo Convention in relation to the proposed Wylfa Newydd plant and the closing date for submissions to this planning authority remains as this Friday 25 January 2019 (close of business).
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Deadline Extended: Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation – Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Plant, Anglesey, North Wales, UK
A Transboundary application for a proposed Nuclear Power Plant at Wylfa, Newydd Nuclear Power Plant, Anglesey, North Wales has been received by Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government –
The consultation deadline for the transboundary environmental consultation on the proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant in the UK, has been extended to close of business on Friday 15 February 2019.
Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation
Planning Application for proposed Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Plant,
Anglesey, North Wales, United Kingdom
In accordance with the provisions of the 1991 United Nations Convention on environmental impact in a transboundary context (the Espoo Convention) and the EU Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (the EIA Directive), the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has received notice from the UK’s Planning Inspectorate (PINS) in relation to the development consent application (planning application) by Horizon Nuclear Power for the proposed Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Plant, in Anglesey, North Wales, United Kingdom.
The proposed development principally comprises a proposed new nuclear electricity generating station on the north coast of Anglesey, North Wales with a projected electrical output of approximately 3.1 gigwatts. The proposed development would also include permanent and temporary works in the marine environment; off-site power station facilities, including a control centre, laboratory and emergency equipment garage; and associated off-site development comprising a worker accommodation campus, temporary park and ride facility, construction logistics centre and highway improvements.
The proposed development is subject to an environmental impact assessment procedure and the UK’s PINS has identified that the proposed development has potential transboundary effects on the environment in Ireland. Accordingly, the UK’s PINS has invited Ireland to undertake a transboundary consultation in respect of environmental information relating to the proposed development. The UK’s PINS is currently examining the development consent application for the proposed development. The UK’s PINS will submit a report on the application, including a recommendation to grant or refuse development consent, to the UK’s Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, who will make the decision on whether to grant or refuse development consent.
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 Friday 15 February 2019 at the latest.
Submissions or observations should not be made to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Contact details for each planning authority are set out in the public consultation notice, which is available to view in the public consultation section of the website of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government at www.housing.gov.ie, together with the correspondence from the UK’s PINS, digital copies of extracts from the applicant’s Environmental Statement; associated documents and links provided by the UK’s PINS to the full Environmental Statement and all other documentation relating to the development consent application for the proposed development.
The public consultation notice is also available to view in the office of the Planning Section of each planning authority nationwide during office hours together with a printed copy of the correspondence from the UK’s PINS inviting Ireland to undertake a transboundary consultation under the Espoo Convention and the EIA Directive; extracts from the applicant’s Environmental Statement and associated documents that appear to be most relevant for the purpose of the consultation. A copy of these documents is available for inspection, or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during office hours at the office of each planning authority nationwide.
All documentation related to the development consent application for the proposed development, including additional or amending documentation accepted at the discretion of the UK’s PINS, is also available to view on the website of the UK’s PINs, including any additional information accepted by the UK’s PINS at:
https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/wales/wylfa-newydd-nuclearpower-station/
In the interests of transparency, it should be noted that, following consultation with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, each planning authority will forward to the UK’s PINS all submissions or observations it receives through this public consultation, and may also forward a summary of the submissions or observations. Submissions or observations received, or a summary of same, may be published on the website of the planning authority concerned or on a website of the UK’s PINS. The DHPLG will not publish any submissions or observations or summary of same.
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Update:
25 January 2019 – Extension of consultation deadline for Transboundary Environmental consultation on proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant following Horizon Nuclear announcement last week
The consultation deadline for the transboundary environmental consultation on the proposed Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant in the UK, has been extended from close of business today, 25 January to close of business on Friday 15 February 2019.
Following the announcement last week that Horizon Nuclear Power was suspending its UK nuclear development programme, including plans for the proposed Wylfa Neywdd plant in Anglesey, North Wales, the Department of Housing Planning and Local Government sought clarification from the UK Planning Inspectorate on the implications of the announcement for the transboundary environmental consultation with Ireland.
Notwithstanding the announcement by Horizon Nuclear Power, the UK Planning Inspectorate has confirmed that the development consent application (planning application) for the Wylfa Newydd plant has not been withdrawn by the applicant, and it will be continuing with its assessment of the application for the Wylfa Newydd plant as normal. Accordingly, the transboundary consultation between Ireland and the UK will continue with an extended deadline to afford additional time to those who wish to make a submission to do so at this important stage in the process.
Anyone intending to make a submission is asked to make them to this planning authority, on or before the new closing date – close of business on Friday 15 February 2019.
Further to the email of yesterday evening at 17:26 pm, following a request, the Department has decided to extend the consultation deadline for the Wylfa Newydd consultation to close of business on Friday 15 February 2019.
I apologise for the short notice but could the following arrangements be made today in relation to the consultation:
- Can you remove the notice of 22 January 2019 in relation to this consultation from your websites please?
- Can you put the below notice of today 25 January 2019 up on your websites today please? Please also include a link from the below notice to any separate page you might have for the Wylfa consultation.
- Please also make sure to put the updated deadline up on any separate page you might have for the Wylfa consultation
- Can you confirm by email when your websites have been updated please?
- Please contact anyone who has made a submission already to your authority and advise them of the extension of the consultation, and ask them if they wish to make a revised submission.
- Can you confirm by email next week if you made contact with anyone who made a submission already please? We do not need any details of the people involved, just to know that they have been offered the opportunity to make a revised submission during the extended timeframe.
Update: 17 February 2021
Withdrawal of Development Consent Application for Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Station
On the 6 of July 2018, the Planning Inspectorate UK in accordance with the provisions of the 1991 United Nations Convention Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (the Espoo Convention), notified the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of a development consent application by Horizon Nuclear Power for the proposed Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Station, in Anglesey, North Wales, United Kingdom. The letter invited Ireland to participate in a transboundary environmental impact assessment consultation.
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage subsequently informed all the relevant local authorities who facilitated a public consultation during the period between November 2018 and February 2019. The local authorities advertised the public consultation on their websites and in local newspapers. The consultation process closed on 15 February 2019.
On 27 January 2021, the Planning Inspectorate UK, provided an update to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to the effect that the application made by Horizon Nuclear Power for the proposed Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Station has been withdrawn.
Further details on the withdrawal of the application and all other related documents can be found on the Planning Inspectorate UK website: https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/wales/wylfa-newydd-nuclear-power-station/
Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Region
Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Region
Draft Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Northern and Western Region (Counties Cavan, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon and Sligo) is now open for submissions/observations.
For more information see: https://monaghan.ie/planning/regional-planning-guidelines-for-the-border-region/
and
Draft Regional Spatial And Economic Strategy For The Northern And Western Region (PDF Document)
Glaslough Village ACA – Variation No. 7
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.).
Notice of Proposed Revised Development Contribution Scheme
Monaghan County Council proposes to revise the Development Contribution Scheme for the period 2013-2019. The draft Development Contribution Scheme is a revision of the current Development Contribution Scheme to provide clarifications and corrections to anomalies within the scheme. Details of the draft Development Contribution Scheme can be viewed by clicking on the link below and comments or observations will be accepted up to 5pm the 22nd March 2018.
Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation
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.
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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 9th 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 9th 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
11th February 2018
Issues Paper for the proposed Regional and Spatial Strategy for the North West
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