55/56 Dublin Street, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Proposed development
Permission for development. The proposed development will consist of the extension of the existing ground-floor retail unit through amalgamation with the adjoining premises to provide an enlarged retail floor area, including internal alterations and reconfiguration works. The development will further consist of the change of use and conversion of the existing unoccupied first and second floors into 2 No. self-contained one-bedroom studio apartments, together with all associated site development works. The proposed works pertain to Protected Structures identified in Appendix 1(b) — the Record of Protected Structures for Monaghan Town — within the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025–2031, specifically Reference Nos. 41001180 and 41001179. Significant further info received included an Architectural heritage impact assessment, water protection checklist, waste management plan, revised drawings and press notice.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Decision due
- 15 Sept 2026
Timeline
Application received
30 Apr 2026
Council asked for further information
19 Jun 2026
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
19 Aug 2026
Decision due
15 Sept 2026
Decision: refused
9 Sept 2026
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permission for the change of use from assembly rooms to funeral home and offices inclusive of minor internal alterations to the existing building. Construction of new pedestrian covered structure to the rear of the existing building. Construction of a new vehicular access from existing public car park, internal roads, car parking, boundary treatments, signage, entrance gates, columbarium wall, hard and soft landscaping. Connection to existing public infrastructure storm, foul, watermain together with all associated ancillary site works. This proposed development is to and within the curtilage of a protected structure. Monaghan County Council Development Plan 2019-2025 reference: 41000177
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permission for a material change of use from a residential dwelling to a psychotherapy practice and installation of external signage to the front of the property, and associated works
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