Clarification on Planning Application Townland Names
The Council has noted that the townlands supplied as the development address in some planning applications are being spelt in differing ways. This has the potential for confusion to interested parties trying to ascertain where a development is proposed, particularly when the version used is close to that of another similarly spelt townland.
To overcome this issue, the Council requires planning agents to use the version of spelling specified in the Place Names Order for County Monaghan from Monday 11th November 2013 (copy can be downloaded by clicking on the link below).
County Monaghan Official Place Names List (PDF)
The Council will also accept reference being made to both versions (i.e. version on Ordnance Survey Map and version in Place Names Order) but not solely the version given on Ordnance Survey Maps.
Any planning applications received after this date which do not include the version listed in the Place Names Order for County Monaghan will be declared invalid. Your co-operation in this matter is appreciated.