Former Cinema Site, Fermanagh Street, Clones
Construction of a two-storey office building and public realm space at a former cinema site in Clones.
218002 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 25 February 2021
- Reference
- 218002
- Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 February 2021
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a two-storey office building of 632sqm with associated car parking and a new public realm space. The project also includes an accessible ramp, temporary structural support for adjoining buildings, and signage.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 632 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
- Two storey building of 632sqm for office use and associated facilities
- Provision of car parking which includes alterations to the site layout of previously approved application 18/8008.3. Development of a new public realm space to north of site
- Erection of accessible ramp and stairs to the north of site and retention of existing public pedestrian route to fermanagh street, adjacent to site
- Erection of temporary structural support to the adjoining buildings
- Connection to public sewers and mains supply
- Signage on front elevation and associated site works. In accordance with article 81 (ca) and 120 (1b)(b)(i) of the above mentioned regulations, monaghan county council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a screening determination, 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 eia is not required. The details of which are available to the general public. At any time before the expiration of 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, any person may apply to an bord pleanala for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects of the environment
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 | 173 m |
| Scotshouse, Clones, County Monaghan | May 2025 | €165,000 | 206 m |
| Altertate, Clones, Monaghan | Aug 2025 | €100,000 | 206 m |
| 3 Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Nov 2025 | €135,000 | 209 m |
| 2 Fermnagah Terracxe, Newtownbutler Road, Clones | Mar 2026 | €220,000 | 241 m |
| Cara Street, Clones, Co Monaghan | Mar 2026 | €165,000 | 251 m |
| Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Jun 2026 | €250,000 | 257 m |
| Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Mar 2026 | €136,000 | 347 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 received25 February 2021
- Decision due21 April 2021
- Decision issued10 May 2021
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
The proposed development consists of the following — Demolition of both two storey properties
building known at Davey's , and ajoining property to south east , Lower Fermanagh Street
188008MonaghanLodged 9 Aug 2018Apartments
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Permission to construct a car wash bay at the front of the building, which includes a pitched bay, grid &…
98 Avenue , Clones , Co. Monaghan
16309MonaghanLodged 19 Jul 2016Commercial
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Permission to construct a new vehicular entrance to include security gates, connection to existing storm…
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21537MonaghanLodged 20 Sept 2021Infrastructure
- Granted60 m away
Permission for development consisting of the change of use of existing first floor licenced premises to…
Papa Joes Bar and Lounge , Fermanagh Street , Clones
21605MonaghanLodged 29 Oct 2021Change of use
- Granted60 m away
Permission to — demolish both three storey properties
An Bonnan Bui & The Flower Shop , Lower Fermanagh Street , Clones
188013MonaghanLodged 4 Oct 2018Apartments
- Granted60 m away
Permission to carry out — works to No.63 Fermanagh St. to include; a) the demolition of the three storey…
Fermanagh Street , Clones , Monaghan
198006MonaghanLodged 18 Apr 2019Apartments
- Granted60 m away
Retention permission, to retain and continue the development consisting of (1) the retention of a…
Fermanagh Street , Crossmoyle Clones , Co. Monaghan
2560363MonaghanLodged 4 Sept 2025Retention
- Awaiting decision60 m away
Retention permission to retain and continue a development the development will consist of (1) the retention…
Fermanagh Street , Crossmoyle Clones , Co. Monaghan
2560334MonaghanLodged 21 Aug 2025Retention
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