SERVICES
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)
NOTICE OF VARIATION TO THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019-2025 – VARIATION NO.5
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that on the 6th of November 2023 , Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No.5) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
The Variation provides for the change of zoning/dezoning of certain lands in the settlements of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones, Scotstown and Ballinode. The zoning changes relate to 22 sites with subsequent changes to the settlement boundaries of the relevant settlements. One change of zoning proposed under Variation sub reference 5c, Parcel ID MNLA MT11, submission reference DMS56, was not proceeded with, and the zoning of this site remains as Strategic Residential Reserve. Minor amendments to the text of the plan have been made in respect of Table 2.5 Core Strategy Table 2 in Chapter 2 and Chapters 11, 12 and 13 to reflect the change in hectares of zoned land.
Revised Settlement Plans have been prepared for Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 as follows:
Monaghan Town Map MDP 1 Chapter 10
Carrickmacross Town Map CKDP 1 Chapter 11
Castleblayney Town Map CYPD 1 Chapter 12
Clones Town Map CDP1 Chapter 13
Ballinode Map (Tier 4 Village) Chapter 9
Scotstown Map (Tier 4 Village) Chapter 9
A summary of the individual sites affected by the adopted Variation is set out below:
Table 1.0 Summary of changes to zoning of lands in Monaghan Town
| MONAGHAN TOWN MAP MDP 1 of MCDP 2019-2025 | |||||
| Variation Sub Ref | RZLT Parcel ID | RZLT DMS Ref | Previous Zoning | New Zoning | Site Area |
| 5a | MNLA MT11 | DMS 60 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 3.17ha |
| 5b | MNLA MT11 | DMS 82 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 8.60ha |
| 5d | MNLA MT70 | DMS 29 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 13.07ha |
| Total | 24.84ha | ||||
Table 1.1 Summary of changes to zoning of lands in Carrickmacross
| CARRICKMACROSS TOWN MAP MDP 1 of MCDP 2019-2025 | |||||
| Variation Sub Ref | RZLT Parcel ID | RZLT DMS Ref | Previous Zoning | New Zoning | Site Area |
| 5e | MNLA CK10 | DMS 18 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 3.19ha |
| 5f | MNLA CK25 | DMS 16 | Proposed Residential A | Industry, Enterprise & Employment | 0.71ha |
| 5g | MNLA CK58 | DMS 86 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 1.84ha |
| 5h | MNLA CK60 | DMS 13 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 0.95ha |
| 5i | MNLA CK63 | DMS 11 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 1.23ha |
| 5j | MNLA CK63 | DMS 14 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 0.83ha |
| 5k | MNLA CK63 | DMS 24 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 0.83ha |
| 5l | MNLA CK65 | DMS 87 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 2.32ha |
| 5m | MNLA CK66 | DMS 17 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 3.71ha |
| 5n | MNLA CK69 | DMS 2 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 2.90ha |
| 5o | MNLA ER532 | DMS 90 | Existing Residential | None (dezoned) | 0.22ha |
| Total | 18.73ha | ||||
Table 1.2 Summary of changes to zoning of lands in Castleblayney
| CASTLEBLAYNEY TOWN MAP CYPDP 1 of MCDP 2019-2025 | |||||
| Variation Sub Ref | RZLT Parcel ID | RZLT DMS Ref | Previous Zoning | New Zoning | Site Area |
| 5p | MNLA CBY2 | DMS 30 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 6.74ha |
| 5q | MNLA CBY52 | DMS 28 | Proposed Residential B | None (dezoned) | 1.10ha |
| Total | 7.84ha | ||||
Table 1.3 Summary of changes to zoning of lands in Clones
| CLONES TOWN MAP CDP1 of MCDP 2019-2025 | |||||
| Variation Sub Ref | RZLT Parcel ID | RZLT DMS Ref | Previous Zoning | New Zoning | Site Area |
| 5r | MNLA CS19 | DMS 61 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 0.66ha |
| 5s | MNLA CS19 | DMS 61 | Proposed Residential A | None (dezoned) | 0.30ha |
| 5t | MNLA CS6 | DMS 52 | Proposed Residential B | None (dezoned) | 1.10ha |
| 5u | MNLA CS7 | DMS 51 | Strategic Residential Reserve | None (dezoned) | 4.10ha |
| Total | 6.16ha | ||||
Table 1.4 Summary of changes to zoning of lands in Villages
| TIER 4 VILLAGES- BALLINODE & SCOTSTOWN | |||||
| Variation Sub Ref | RZLT Parcel ID | RZLT DMS Ref | Previous Zoning | New Zoning | Site Area |
| 5v | MNLA BE4 | DMS 49 | Mixed Use | Landscape Protection & Conservation | 0.77ha |
| 5w | MNLA SN6 | DMS 72 | Mixed Use | Landscape Protection & Conservation | 0.07ha |
| Total | 0.84ha | ||||
As a result of the adopted zoning change, Table 2.5 of Chapter 2 (Core Strategy) has been amended as follows (highlighted in red text):-
Table 2.5 Core Strategy Table 2
| Tier in Settlement Structure | Location | HLR*
2013-2019 CDP |
HLR*
2019-2025 (excluding 50% Market Choice) |
90% @ 20 units/ha Average Density | 10% @ 10 units/ha Average Density | HLR*
2019-2025 (including 50% Market Choice) |
| Tier 1 | Monaghan Town | 47 | 29.4 | 24.1 | 5.3 | 44.1 |
| Tier 2 | Carrickmacross
Castleblayney |
19
18 |
17.3
10.7 |
14.1
8.7 |
3.1
1.9 |
25.19
14.9 |
| Tier in Settlement Structure | Location | HLR*
2013-2019 CDP |
HLR*
2019-2025 (excluding 50% Market Choice) |
80% @ 20 units/ha Average Density | 20% @ 10 units/ha Average Density | HLR*
2019-2025 (including 50% Market Choice) |
| Tier 3 | Clones
Ballybay |
16
8 |
7.6
6.9 |
5.5
5 |
2.1
1.9 |
10
10.4 |
| Tier 4 | Villages | 24.5 | 17.7 | 17.5 | – | – |
|
Total |
County Monaghan |
132 |
89.3 |
– |
– |
134 |
*HLR – Housing Land Requirement
Amendments to text of Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
In addition, the following amendments to the text of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 apply (highlighted in red text):
Chapter 11, Carrickmacross Settlement Plan 2019-2025, Section 11.2 Strategy and Vision, paragraph 2:
“The Core Strategy set out in Chapter 2 of the plan projects that the population of Carrickmacross town will grow to 6,052 over the Plan period and a housing land requirement of 25.19 hectares is being provided within settlement boundaries in order to accommodate the projected growth. In this settlement strategy Carrickmacross is identified as a Tier 2 Strategic Town that will be promoted in driving growth and economic development in the south of County Monaghan.”
Chapter 12 of Castleblayney Settlement Plan, Section 12.2 Strategy and Vision, paragraph 2:
“The population of Castleblayney declined from 3,634 to 3607 between 2011 and 2016, equating to a population decline of 0.7%. Notwithstanding this decline during a period of economic downturn it is projected that the town’s population will grow during this Plan period to 4,236 by 2025. The Core Strategy set out in Chapter 2 of this Plan further indicates that a housing land requirement of 14.9 hectares should be provided within the settlement boundaries in order to accommodate this projected growth and support the function of Castleblayney as a Tier 2 Strategic Town within the County Monaghan Settlement Hierarchy. Recent development levels indicate that the town has recovered and is expanding its residential, retail, industrial and commercial base. It is the aim of this Plan to assist and direct development in the town over the plan period with an emphasis on developing the town’s main assets, which include its strategic location, both nationally and in relation to Northern Ireland, and its potential for tourism based on recreation in and around Lough Muckno.”
Chapter 13 of Clones Settlement Plan, Section 13.4 Strategy and Vision, paragraph 3:
“Table 2.4 in Chapter 2 (Core Strategy) of this Plan projects that the population of Clones will grow to 2018 persons over the plan period. A housing land requirement of 10 hectares is provided for within the settlement boundaries in order to accommodate this projected growth. In this strategy Clones is identified as a Tier 3 service town where the regeneration and renewal of the town centres is being promoted in order for town centres to continue its function in providing local services.”
A copy of the development plan as varied is also 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.)
Adrian Hughes
Senior Planner
Submissions on Proposed Variation
The following submissions have been received in respect of the Proposed Variation (click on link to view):-
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)
NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO VARY THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019 -2025
(VARIATION NO.5)
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.5) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. The proposed variation comprises of the change of zoning of certain lands in the settlements of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones, Scotstown and Ballinode.
The reason for the proposed variation is in the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.
Further information on the details of the proposed variation including Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening and Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening determinations can be viewed by clicking on the links below.
Proposed Variation 5 Explanatory
Proposed V5 SEA Screening Report
Proposed V5 AA Screening Report
A copy of the proposed variation is also available for inspection until 5pm on 5th October 2023 at the Planning Offices of Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 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 5th October 2023 will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation.
Written submissions or observations should be submitted to Planning Offices of Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 OR by email to devplan@monaghancoco.ie
Cathal Flynn
Director of Services
7th September 2023