HAVE YOUR SAY ON HOUSING DELIVERY IN COUNTY MONAGHAN!

Monaghan County Council has engaged consultants KPMG Future Analytics to carry out an analysis of existing housing provision in the County, as well as a review of progress on the delivery of housing units on zoned residential land in the County Development Plan 2019-2025, and is seeking contributions from Landowners, Approved Housing Bodies, Planning Agents, Estate Agents and Lending Providers to identify issues affecting the delivery of private housing units within the towns and the villages in the County.

The Housing Provision Review will build up detailed understanding of County Monaghan, assessing concepts of previous plans, and generating new stakeholder-led ideas for the sustainable delivery of both private and social housing in the County. In particular, the Review will include a comprehensive analysis of the issues affecting the delivery of private housing units within the towns and villages of County Monaghan. This approach will enable an evidence-based approach to guide the recommendations to be set out in the final report.

The key specific inputs sought from stakeholders are on the issues preventing or delaying: –

• The release of zoned proposed residential lands for housing developments.
• The bringing forward of planning proposals for housing developments on zoned proposed residential lands.
• The commencement of permitted housing developments on zoned proposed residential lands.
• The completion or sale of permitted housing developments on zoned proposed residential lands.

Views are also being sought from stakeholders on: –

• Whether or not the provisions of Core Strategy of the County Development Plan and subsequent quantum of zoned Proposed Residential A and B lands are preventing or delaying the supply of private housing units.
• Whether or not the provision of significant social housing developments on zoned proposed residential lands are preventing or reducing the supply of private housing units.

Surveys

Specific surveys have been designed for the various stakeholders to allow Monaghan County Council to develop a comprehensive understanding of specific issues affecting the delivery of housing in County Monaghan. These surveys can be accessed at www.monaghan.ie/planning/housing-provision-review/

The various surveys will remain open until Monday 20^th June 2022 at 5pm.

Part XI Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)

Part 8, Article 81 Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice that it proposes to carry out development at Cooltrimegish, Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan.

The proposed development will consist of:

The realignment of the R181, Shercock Road at Cooltrimegish, Lough Egish, installation of footpaths along the R180 Ballybay to Carrickmacross Road, and the R181, Castleblayney to Shercock Road, works to include the installation of public lighting, drainage, retaining wall, resurfacing works, road marking and all ancillary works

In accordance with Article 81(2)(ca) and 120(1B)(b)(i) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination, which is based on an examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development, that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development, and as such has determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required. This Screening Determination is available for inspection, and at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, any person may apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

In accordance with Article 250(1)(ca) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination, which is based on an assessment of best scientific knowledge, that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on a European site,

and as such has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required. This Screening Determination is available for inspection, and any person may apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effect on a European site.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of Monaghan County Council, Planning Section, No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 until 5pm on 19^TH of May 2022.

The plans and particulars of the proposed development may also be inspected online at http://www.eplanning.ie/MonaghanCC/searchtypes by searching under Monaghan County Council and entering the address of the development.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be situated may be made in writing to Monaghan County Council, Planning Section, No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 before 5pm on 2^nd of June 2022.

 

Signed: Patricia Monahan

 Director of Services

 Monaghan County Council

 Dated 14^th of April 2022

Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin

Monaghan County Council

 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)

NOTICE OF VARIATION TO THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019-2025 – VARIATION NO.4

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that on 04 April 2022, Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No.4) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. The variation includes a new objective within the Settlement Plan for Monaghan Town within the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025,

Objective MPO 16 to, ‘Ensure that all development proposals within the Roosky Lands Master Plan area have regard to the master plan strategy and development objectives of the Roosky Lands Master Plan.’

Reason: To provide a vision for a place making approach that makes use of this sustainable town centre area to create a desirable and convenient place to live, work and thrive, in an area that has considerable development potential.

The variation will also provide for the following minor amendments to the development plan:

 

• Addition of statements of policy within Section 1, Planning Policy Context, to include references to ‘Our Rural Future’ Rural Development Policy 2021-2025; Housing for All: A New Housing Plan for Ireland 2021; Town Centre First, A Policy Approach for Irish Towns; and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Update to current Walking and Cycling Strategy, Monaghan Walking and Cycling Strategy 2021-2026 within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Update reference to Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets 2020 (Interim Advice Note – Covid 19 Pandemic Response) within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Inclusion of reference to National Disability Inclusion Strategy (2017-2022) within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Inclusion of reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities within Section 1, Planning Policy Context.
• Inclusion of reference to the National Transport Authority’s ‘Local Link Rural Transport Programme Strategic Plan 2018-2022’ within Section 1, Planning Policy Context.
• Inclusion of reference to the Monaghan Land Use and Transportation Study (MLUTS) 2019-2035, and map Figure 8.2 Monaghan Proposed Walking and Cycling Routes within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Inclusion of statement within Section 4, Master Plan Strategy, “The Master Plan layout is a concept strategy and indicative only. The development of the Roosky Master Plan area will be subject to detailed design. The detail design will be informed by the policies and objectives set out in this document, and any evidence-based data of the plan area.”

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.) and on the Council’s website www.monaghan.ie

Adrian Hughes

Senior Planner

07 April 2022

Roosky Lands Master Plan ADOPTED Report April 2022

 

Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin

Monaghan County Council

 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)

NOTICE OF VARIATION TO THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019-2025 – VARIATION NO.3

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that on 04 April 2022, Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No.3) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. The variation includes a new objective within the Settlement Plan for Monaghan Town within the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025,

Objective MPO 15 to, ‘Ensure that all development proposals within the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan area have regard to the regeneration strategy and development objectives of the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan.’

Reason: To provide a strategic framework to promote development in a coordinated and sustainable manner in this town centre area that has considerable development potential.

The variation will also provide for the following minor amendments to the development plan:

• Addition of statements of policy within Section 1, Planning Policy Context, to include references to ‘Our Rural Future’ Rural Development Policy 2021-2025; Housing for All: A New Housing Plan for Ireland 2021; Town Centre First, A Policy Approach for Irish Towns; and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Update to current Walking and Cycling Strategy, Monaghan Walking and Cycling Strategy 2021-2026 within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Update reference to Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets 2020 (Interim Advice Note – Covid 19 Pandemic Response) within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Inclusion of reference to National Disability Inclusion Strategy (2017-2022) within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Inclusion of reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Inclusion of reference to the National Transport Authority’s ‘Local Link Rural Transport Programme Strategic Plan 2018-2022’ within Section 1, Planning Policy Context.
• Inclusion of reference to the Monaghan Land Use and Transportation Study (MLUTS) 2019-2035, and map Figure 8.2 Monaghan Proposed Walking and Cycling Routes within Section 1, Planning Policy Context
• Inclusion of statement within Section 1, Planning Policy Context, “The Regeneration Plan layout is a concept strategy and indicative only. The regeneration of Dublin Street North will be subject to detailed design. The detail design will be informed by the policies and objectives set out in this document, and any evidence-based data relating to the plan area.”
• Insertion within Section 3, Regeneration Plan Vision of “Policy Objective, A1: To investigate measures to reduce the volume of vehicular traffic movement on Dublin Street, having regard to the Monaghan Land Use and Transportation Study, in order to support Active Travel and pedestrian and cycle priority in the Regeneration Plan area.”
• Insertion within Section 3, Regeneration Plan Vision of “Policy Objective, A2: To promote a modal shift and active travel measures, noting CP 5 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025, ‘To provide for a reduction of up to 50% of the standards as required in Table 15.9 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 for developments or redevelopment or infill/brownfield/derelict sites located within the designated town centres, where appropriate.’ Para. 15.28 MCDP 2019-2025”
• Amendment of Policy Objective 29, which states:-

“To improve the pedestrian environment along Dublin Street, through the following measures:

• Widened footpath.
• Consideration of shared surface/narrowed carriageway width.
• Relocation of on street parking to backlands of Dublin Street South and Dublin Street North.
• Tabletop at pedestrian crossing points, on Dublin Street, Gavan Duffy Place entrances to the regeneration quarter at the junction with the Diamond/Old Cross Square.”

To:-

“To improve the pedestrian environment along Dublin Street, by giving consideration to measures including:

• widened footpath/narrowed carriageway
• shared surface street
• relocation of on street parking to backlands of Dublin Street South and Dublin Street North.”
• Insert text at Appendix A, “The Regeneration Plan layout is a concept strategy and indicative only. The regeneration of Dublin Street North will be subject to detailed design. The detail design will be informed by the policies and objectives set out in this document, and any evidence-based data of the plan area.”

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.) and on the Council’s website www.monaghan.ie

Adrian Hughes

Senior Planner

07 April 2022

Dublin Street NORTH Regeneration Plan ADOPTED Report April 2022

 

 

 

 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (As Amended)
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (As Amended)
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 81(2) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)
for development works at the townlands of Drumillard, Tooa, Crossduff, Dooraa, Tullyglass, Tullyrain, Shantonagh Bellatrain DED, Lisirril, Fairtahy, Carrickadooey, Corlat, Corhelshinagh,Lisinisky, Corracharra, Lisnadarragh, Corgreagh, Co Monaghan.

The proposed development will consist of:
• Widening of the R181 regional road and an upgrade to the horizontal and vertical alignment on the R181 and adjoining Junctions.
• Upgrade to the horizontal and vertical alignment on the R181 and adjoining Junctions. The upgrades will include provision for a widened verge, regraded batters, crash barriers and drainage works where required.
• Upgrade to the visibility splays on all road junctions where they meet the R181.
• Relocation of all affected 3rd party utilities where required along the R-181 to facilitate the new alignment.
• The Junction between the L7130-0 and the R181 is within the curtilage of a protected structures.
• All associated site works.

In accordance with Article 81(2)(ca) and 120(1B)(b)(i) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination, which is based on an examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development, that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development, and as such has determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required. This Screening Determination is available for inspection, and at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, any person may apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.
In accordance with Article 250(1)(ca) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination, which is based on an assessment of best scientific knowledge, that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on a European site,
and as such has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required. This Screening Determination is available for inspection, and any person may apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effect on a European site.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of Monaghan County Council, Planning Section, No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 until 5pm and also at Roads Section, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Armagh Road, Monaghan up to 5pm on Thursday 5th of May 2022.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be situated may be made in writing to Monaghan County Council, Planning Section, No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 before 5pm on Thursday 19th of May 2022.

Signed:
Patricia Monahan,
Director of Services,
Transportation Community & Rural Development
Date: 28th March 2022

Planning and Development act

 

It’s back! St. Patrick’s Day is coming upon us once again and Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District are now taking names of any organisations, businesses and bands who wish to take part in this year’s fun!  After the success of previous years parades, with so many groups, businesses and bands taking part, we are anxious to recreate this success and make this year’s parade even bigger and better!

There will be prizes for Best Bands; Best Floats; Best Community Float promoting use of Irish Language and Best Dressed Window promoting Climate Action/Re-cycle/Re-use. Prizes are being kindly sponsored by John Tobin Estate Agents; The Nuremore Hotel; Killarue Interiors;  Birdy’s Newsagents; MCC Environment Section and Coiste Na Gaeilge.

The parade will be at the usual time of 3pm on Thursday 17^th March.

If you wish to take part please contact Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District on 042-9661236 or alternatively email us at carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie. You can download the Float Form here >>

Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications for grants under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2022 and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2022.

The primary focus of the HSF 2022 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 2000 (as amended).

The BHIS 2022 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 2000 (as amended).

Completed applications must be submitted to the Planning Section, Monaghan County Council on or before the 31^st January 2022. Full details of the terms and conditions of the various grants available can be obtained by clicking on the following link:- monaghan.ie/planning/built-heritage

Monaghan County Council has adopted a new Development Contributions Scheme for the period 2021-2026 which sets out development contribution charges proposed to be levied on planning permissions in respect of Traffic & Pedestrian Facilities and also Community, Recreation & Amenity Facilities. The new scheme can be viewed by clicking on the document link below.

DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEME PAGE

Monaghan County Council has prepared a draft Development Contributions Scheme for the period 2021-2026 which sets out development contribution charges proposed to be levied on planning permissions in respect of Traffic & Pedestrian Facilities and also Community, Recreation & Amenity Facilities. Submissions or observations in relation to the draft scheme may be made in writing to Monaghan County Council before 5pm on 1st July 2021 and will be taken into consideration before the making of the final scheme by the Elected Members of Monaghan County Council. The draft scheme can be viewed by clicking on the document link below.

DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEME 2021-2026

Historic Structures Fund 2021

Notification of the Reopening of Funding for Irish Language Shopfronts

Further to the announcement of the Historic Structures Fund 2021 on the 30^th April, the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Mr Malcolm Noonan, TD announced on the 14^th May the reopening of applications to the Irish language shopfront stream of the Historic Structures Fund 2021. This stream is jointly funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

 

Overview

The Irish language shopfronts stream of the Historic Structures Fund offers grants of between €15,000 and €50,000. The maximum grant award is 80% of eligible costs. The focus of the Irish language shopfronts stream of the Historic Structures Fund is to incentivise the conservation of historic Irish language shop fronts. Owners of eligible structures are invited to make applications under Stream 1 for eligible essential repairs and small capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of historic Irish language shop façades, windows, signage and other associated details to safeguard them and keep them in use. Local authorities can recommend one additional project for funding. The scheme will be administered by the Planning Section of Monaghan County Council.

 

Eligibility

The Historic Structures Fund provides capital funding for works to qualifying structures which include the following:

• Protected Structures
• Structures eligible for or proposed for inclusion in the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) but not yet formally approved for inclusion. Such structures must meet the criteria for inclusion in the RPS by the Local Authority, i.e. must be of special interest from an architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical point of view
• Structures or works within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs) or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances apply.

 

Eligible projects will be as follows:

1. a) projects proposed by local authorities on foot of applications from private applicants who are the owners or custodians of historic structures
2. 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
3. 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 historic structure. Applicants cannot avail of funding under both the Historic Structures Fund and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme in the same year.

 

What funding is available?

€100,000 is available nationally for the conservation of historic Irish language shopfronts.

 

How to apply?

The Historic Structures Fund Circular HSF/2021 outlines full details of the terms, conditions and payment deadlines of the Irish language shopfront stream of the Historic Structures Fund 2021.

The Circular and relevant application form are available to download here:

Historic Structures Fund 2021 Circular (PDF)

Historic Structures Fund 2021 Appendix I Form A (Applicant) Irish Shopfronts (MS Word)

Department Of Housing, Local Government And Heritage Press Release Re Historic Structures Fund 2021 Irish Language Shopfronts (PDF)

 

Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (lunch time closing 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.). During Covid-19 restrictions, please contact the offices to make an appointment to collect the documentation.

 

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 by email to builtheritage@monaghancoco.ie on or before 5pm on Thursday 3^rd June 2021.