Site planning risk brief

Permission consisting of the construction of a new surface carpark along with all associated infrastructure works including surface water drainage pipework and street lighting. 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. The scheme will comprise of the following; a) Surface carpark consisting of approx. 90 car parking spaces and 18 bicycle spaces b) A ‘T’ junction entryway from N54 Broad Road to carpark c) The provision of appropriate public lighting, road markings & signage d) The provision of a surface water drainage system consisting of kerbs, gullies, manholes & sealed pipes e) The provision of Sustainable drainage systems including Attenuation Storage Volume f) The diversion of existing statutory services affected by the works

Planning permission for development which will consist of the material change of use of the existing ground floor and lower ground floor of vacant/former public house to apartment accommodation together with all ancillary site development works

Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out construction of a Pedestrian Safety Scheme at N54/R867 Roundabout (also known as the Margaret Skinnider Roundabout). The proposed works shall comprise, generally, the following: Improved Pedestrian facilities on all arms of the Margaret Skinnider Roundabout, including a Zebra Crossing on Market Road (N54) and Park Street (R867) and a signalized pedestrian crossing on the Clones Road (N54), removal of existing uncontrolled crossings on all arms including the uncontrolled crossing on Clones Road adjacent the entrance to the St. Mary's Boys School, improved roundabout geometry which will include relocation of the central island, reduction of the roundabout circulating carriageway to 4.5m and a 1.5m wide hatched area and provision of a 6m wide overrun apron, amendments to the existing kerb line at the entries and exits to the roundabout to provide reduced entry radii, promoting slower speeds, and amendments to the existing splitter islands on all arms of the roundabout, pavement overlay/inlay on the immediate approaches to the roundabout and within the roundabout circulating carriageway, raising of existing chambers and gullies and provision of new gullies where necessary at realigned kerb lines to tie-into the existing drainage provision, undergrounding of some overhead electricity supply cables and subsequent removal of a utility pole within the footpath in the north-eastern quadrant of the roundabout, provision of all regulatory and warning signs and road markings associated with an urban roundabout, upgrading existing pedestrian facilities at the entrance to St. Mary's Boys School through the provision of tactile paving at existing uncontrolled crossing and all associated site works. In accordance with Article 81(ca) and 120(1B)(b)(i) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination, 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 EIA is not required.

Permission for a material change of use from Public House & Night Club (located within an Architectural Conservation Area) to commercial & residential use to include 8no. 2 bed apartments, 8no. 1 bed apartments, & 1no. commercial unit. The application also comprises of the alteration of the existing building including elevational changes, extension to the side together with all associated works. Significant further information received in relation to an amended proposal for a material change of use from public house and night club to commercial and residential use to include 8no. 2 bed apartments and 7no. 1 bed apartments and 1 commercial unit. The application also comprises of amended floor plans & elevations together with first floor side extension and all associated site works.

Permission for change of use of ground floor offices to an adult education facility and offices including the provision of a new external disabled access doorway and ramp from rear of building, the sub-division of internal rooms, first floor to be retained as offices and all associated site works

Change of use of existing office unit at first floor level of detached building to rear, to a one bedroom apartment & all associated siteworks