Carn, Clones, Co. Monaghan
Demolition of the former Erne Café to construct a new car park in Clones.
178002 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 3 February 2017
- Reference
- 178002
- Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the demolition of an existing building formerly known as 'The Erne Café' and an adjacent wall. In its place, a new car park of approximately 600 square metres will be constructed, including footways and landscaping.
- Floor area
- 600 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for a car park and all associated ancillary works including demolition of an existing building formally known as "the erne café" and a wall at fitzpatrick square adjacent to the r183 newtownbutler road. The proposed car park will be approximately 600m2 in area, to include footways, landscaping and all ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide, protect and enhance town centre facilities and promote town centre strengthening.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 (2025–2031). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzpatrick Square, Clones, Co Monaghan | Jun 2025 | €130,000 | 27 m |
| 2 Fermnagah Terracxe, Newtownbutler Road, Clones | Mar 2026 | €220,000 | 98 m |
| 112 O'neill Park, Clones, Co Monaghannot full market price | Oct 2025 | €20,000 | 275 m |
| Newtownbutler Road, Clones, Co Monaghan | May 2026 | €127,000 | 284 m |
| 2 Carn View, Clones, Monaghan | Oct 2025 | €180,000 | 315 m |
| 25 Oneill Park, Clones, Monaghan | Apr 2025 | €115,000 | 318 m |
| 82 O'neill Park, Clones, Co Monaghan | Feb 2026 | €124,000 | 318 m |
| 3 Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Nov 2025 | €135,000 | 322 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 February 2017
- Decision due30 March 2017
- Decision issued8 May 2017
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