Notice of Intention to Review the Existing Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 and to Prepare a new Monaghan County Development Plan for 2025-2031

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Monaghan County Council

Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)

Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 (as amended)

 

Notice of Intention to Review the Existing Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 and to Prepare a new Monaghan County Development Plan for 2025-2031

 

In accordance with Section 11(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Monaghan County Council intends to review the existing Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025, and to prepare a new Monaghan County Development Plan for the period 2025-2031 for the functional area of Monaghan County Council.

The review of the existing Development Plan and preparation of the new Development Plan will be strategic in nature for the purposes of developing objectives and policies to deliver an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area of the Development Plan and the Core Strategy. In doing so, Monaghan County Council will take account of the statutory obligations of the Council and any relevant policies or objectives for the time being of the Government or of any Minister of the Government.

 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

The Planning Authority proposes to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) pursuant to Article 13B of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations (S.I 436 of 2004) (as amended) as part of the review of the existing Development Plan and the preparation of the new Development Plan. For this purpose, the Planning Authority will prepare an environmental report on the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the new plan, and the provisions of Articles 13C to 13J of the 2004 SEA Regulations shall apply.

 Appropriate Assessment (AA)

In accordance with Article 6 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Section 177U of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) a Stage One screening exercise shall be carried out as part of the process. A Stage Two Appropriate Assessment (AA) shall be subsequently carried out, if required.

Consultation Paper

In order to stimulate debate and encourage participation in the process, a consultation paper outlining some of the strategic issues for the County has been prepared and is available online to view and download at www.monaghan.ie/planning/

Paper copies are also available to view during normal opening hours at the following locations:

  • Planning Offices, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982
  • Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District Offices, Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, A81 RY22
  • Ballybay – Clones Municipal District Offices, Market House, The Diamond, Clones, H23 FK29
  • All Monaghan County Council branch libraries

 

How to Get Involved

Interested parties are now invited to make submissions or observations in writing regarding objectives and policies to deliver an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area of the new Development Plan. Children, or groups or associations representing the interests of children, are also entitled to make submissions or observations.

Whilst the Planning Authority intends to review the zoning of the area of the Development Plan for the purposes of developing objectives and policies to deliver an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area of the Development Plan and the Core Strategy, requests/proposals for the zoning of particular land for any purpose shall not be considered at this stage.

 

Public Consultation Events

It is proposed to hold public consultation events in late May / early June and further details of venues, dates and times will be published in due course.

Making a Submission or Observation

Submissions or observations can made up to 5pm on Friday 7th July 2023 by either:-

In order to avoid duplication, only one medium should be used to make a submission. The name and address of the person(s) or body making the submission must be indicated clearly on a cover sheet, separate to the content of the associated submission/observation.

 

Cathal Flynn

Director of Economic Development, Planning & Capital Projects

11th May 2023

Part XI Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)

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COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHUINEACHAIN

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Site opposite ABP entrance, Teehill, Clones, Co. Monaghan.

The proposed development will consist of:

  1. Single storey building of 258sqm for Council Depot use comprising a vehicle storage area, equipment storage area, maintenance workshop, associated office, and welfare facilities (staff toilets, showers and canteen).
  2. Development of outdoor yard for vehicle/material storage and 10 Car parking spaces for staff.
  3. Connection to new wastewater treatment plant and percolation area.
  4. Connection to Irish Water mains.
  5. Signage and Council logo on front elevation.
  6. Upgrade of existing access onto the Regional Road R212.
  7. 2no. new gated pedestrian accesses onto the Regional Road R212.
  8. Earthworks and recontouring of the site and 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 on 23rd January 2023.

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 6th February 2023.

 

Signed: Gareth McMahon

Director of Services

Monaghan County Council

Dated 15th December 2022

COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHUINEACHAIN MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL – PART 8 (Hollywood Park, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan)

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COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHUINEACHAIN

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

PART 8

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 Hollywood Park, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan. 

The proposed development will consist of refurbishing of the existing Hollywood Park in conjunction with Hollywood Development Association.

The scheme will comprise of the following:

  • upgrading of the existing play area, replacement of the existing jetty, refurbishment of the existing toilet facilities and shelters and surfacing of the existing footpaths through the site.
  • The existing gates, railings and fences will be repaired or replaced.
  • New signage will be erected throughout the site along with new seating and picnic tables.
  • CarPark -Replacement of existing boundary timber fence with weldmesh fencing. Install road kerbs to grass edge. White lining to define existing parking bays
  • Resurfacing and maximising all space for parking. Improving boundary and pedestrian connection. Improved public road safety at the facility.

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 will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at Monaghan County Council, Planning Offices, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982 and Monaghan Municipal District Office, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan up to and including 22nd December  2022. The plans and particulars of the proposed development may also be inspected online at http://www.eplanning.ie/MonghanCC/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 the 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 Offices, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982 up to 5pm on 5th January 2023.

 

Signed: _Nuala Woods           

Nuala Woods, Director of Services, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Co Monaghan

Date: _21/11/2022_________

Strategic Infrastructure Development Section 182A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)- Drumlins Park Wind Farm Substation SID Application

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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.

All of the project information is available at the following:-

https://www.drumlinsparkwindfarmsubstationsid.ie/

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