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2560252

CONDITIONAL

Monaghan - Monaghan County Council

Proposed Development

permission for the following development to a Protected Structure (MCC Ref: 41001086) within an Architectural Conservation Area: alterations and refurbishment of existing ground floor retail unit & ancillary first floor space; material change of use of second & third floors from retail to residential use comprising of 1 no. 2 Bed Apartment & 1 no. 1 Bed Apartment; alterations to the existing façade, including new openings and signage; alteration of existing foul & storm drainage connections as necessary; provision of ancillary accommodation, including open space, bicycle parking and waste storage facilities; together with all associated works. Significant Further Information received relates to an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment and amended drawings incorporating requested revisions.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Jul 2025

  2. Further information requested

    22 Aug 2025

  3. Further information received

    19 Sept 2025

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    15 Oct 2025

  5. Decision due

    16 Oct 2025

  6. Grant issued

    19 Nov 2025

Application Details

Location
No. 4 The Diamond , Monaghan , Co. Monaghan
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Monaghan County Council
Site Area
0.004 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 July 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
15 October 2025
Grant Date
19 November 2025
Permission Expires
18 November 2030

Location

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