The Diamond, Clones, Co Monaghan
Conversion of the former Clones Post Office into artist's studios and workspace.
178012 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 7 December 2017
- Reference
- 178012
- Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 December 2017
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to renovate and restore the former Clones Post Office. The project includes a change of use to artist's studios and workspace, along with associated signage.
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 to renovate and restore the former clones post office to include change of use from a former post office to artist's studios and workspace and associated signage
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Nov 2025 | €135,000 | 24 m |
| Cara Street, Clones, Co Monaghan | Mar 2026 | €165,000 | 63 m |
| Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Jun 2026 | €250,000 | 68 m |
| Altertate, Clones, Monaghan | Aug 2025 | €100,000 | 163 m |
| Scotshouse, Clones, County Monaghan | May 2025 | €165,000 | 163 m |
| Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Mar 2026 | €136,000 | 175 m |
| Duncara, Cara St, Clones | Feb 2025 | €155,000 | 187 m |
| 1 Tower View Court, Cara Street, Clonesnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €69,123 | 200 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 received7 December 2017
- Decision due9 February 2018
- Decision issued5 March 2018
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