GrantedInfrastructureDecided 5 December 2022

Churchill and Millbrook Upper, Clones, Co. Monaghan

Pedestrian upgrades, a new plaza, and demolition of a derelict house near St Tiarnach's Park in Clones.

228008 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 23 September 2022

Reference: 228008
Authority: Monaghan County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 September 2022

Summary

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The project involves upgrading pedestrian facilities and road alterations to create an open plaza on match days. It includes new paved footpaths, a retaining wall, and the demolition of a derelict dwelling to improve links to the Peace Link sports complex.

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Development description

Permission consisting of the upgrade of pedestrian facilities and carriageway alterations over approximately 300m of l2800 road opposite st tiarnach’s park clones. It will facilitate the creation of an open pedestrian plaza on match days and an improved pedestrian link to the peace link sports complex from both the town centre and gaa pitch. The proposals include for new paved pedestrian footpaths on the eastern and western sides of the l2800 at st tiarnach’s park, the removal of an existing stone wall, and the demolition of a derelict dwelling at upper millbrook h23 ny71. Earthworks will be undertaken and a new 1.5. High retaining wall will be constructed on the western side of the l2800 to facilitate the new footpath. The proposals will also include landscaping with planting and paved areas, street lighting and a dedicated controlled pedestrian crossing from st. Tiarnach’s gaa park to the peace link sports complex. In accordance with article 81(2)(ca) and 120(1b)(b)(i) of the above-mentioned regulations, monaghan county council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a screening determination, which is 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 environmental impact assessment is not required. This screening determination is available for inspection, and at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, any person may apply to an bord pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. In accordance with article 250(1)(ca) of the above-mentioned regulations, monaghan county council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a screening determination, which is based on an assessment of best scientific knowledge, that the proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on a european site, and as such has determined that an appropriate assessment is not required. This screening determination is available for inspection, and any person may apply to an bord pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effect on a european site

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Community Services/FacilitiesCI

“To protect, provide and improve community facilities and services.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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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Previously zoned

Strategic Residential Reserve · 2019–2025 plan

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
5 Millbrook Upper, Clones, Monaghan	Jan 2026	€176,000	90 m
31 O' Neill Park, Clones, Co Monaghan	Jan 2025	€20,000	143 m
18 Cherry Park, Clones, Monaghan	Sept 2025	€140,000	159 m
25 Oneill Park, Clones, Monaghan	Apr 2025	€115,000	178 m
19 Cherry Park, Clones, Monaghan	Mar 2026	€120,000	187 m
12 Cherry Park, Clones, Co. Monaghannot full market price	Feb 2026	€46,898	190 m
54 Oneill Park, Clones, Monaghan	Jun 2025	€110,000	210 m
82 O'neill Park, Clones, Co Monaghan	Feb 2026	€124,000	260 m

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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 received23 September 2022
Decision due17 November 2022
Decision issued5 December 2022

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