Permission consisting of the upgrade of pedestrian facilities and carriageway alterations over approximately 300m of…

Application details

Planning reference

228008

Council

Monaghan County Council

Proposal description

Permission consisting of the upgrade of pedestrian facilities and carriageway alterations over approximately 300m of L2800 road opposite St Tiarnach’s Park Clones. It will facilitate the creation of an open pedestrian plaza on match days and an improved pedestrian link to the Peace Link sports complex from both the town centre and GAA pitch. The proposals include for new paved pedestrian footpaths on the eastern and western sides of the L2800 at St Tiarnach’s Park, the removal of an existing stone wall, and the demolition of a derelict dwelling at Upper Millbrook H23 NY71. Earthworks will be undertaken and a new 1.5. high retaining wall will be constructed on the western side of the L2800 to facilitate the new footpath. The proposals will also include landscaping with planting and paved areas, street lighting and a dedicated controlled pedestrian crossing from St. Tiarnach’s GAA Park to the Peace Link sports complex. 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

Location / address

Churchill and Millbrook Upper , Clones , Co. Monaghan

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Sept 2022

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

5 Dec 2022

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   23 Sept 2022

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   5 Dec 2022