No. 4 The Diamond, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Refurbishment of a ground floor shop and conversion of upper floors into two apartments in a protected structure.
2560252 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 1 July 2025
- Reference
- 2560252
- Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 July 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at a protected structure involves altering and refurbishing a ground floor retail unit. It also includes a material change of use of the second and third floors from retail to residential to create one 1-bed and one 2-bed apartment.
- Residential units
- 2
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosarel 2, Glaslough, Monaghan | Oct 2025 | €165,000 | 56 m |
| 94 Glaslough St, Monaghan, Monaghan | Nov 2025 | €150,000 | 82 m |
| 55 Dublin Street, Monaghan | Dec 2025 | €75,000 | 102 m |
| Aughalaverty, Monaghan, Co Monaghan | Jul 2025 | €200,000 | 106 m |
| 37 Macartan View, monaghanprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €261,674 | 110 m |
| 41 Macartan View, Monaghanprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €352,423 | 110 m |
| 35 Macartan View, Monaghanprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €281,938 | 110 m |
| 34 Macartan View, Monaghanprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €261,674 | 110 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 received1 July 2025
- Further information requested22 August 2025
- Further information received19 September 2025
- Decision due16 October 2025
- Decision issued15 October 2025
- Grant issued19 November 2025
- Permission expiry18 November 2030
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