Former Ulster Bank, Fermanagh Street, Clones Co. Monaghan
Conversion of a former Ulster Bank building into emergency refuge accommodation and support offices.
2660222 · Monaghan County Council · Lodged 29 May 2026
- Reference
- 2660222
- Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to change the use of the former Ulster Bank building in Clones. The building will be converted into emergency refuge accommodation units with associated offices, reception, counselling, meeting, and communal spaces for survivors of domestic violence.
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission for the change of use of the former bank building into emergency refuge accommodation units and associated office, reception, counselling, meeting and communal spaces for victim/survivors of domestic sexual and gender-based violence (dsgbv). Proposed works include; i) reconfiguration of internal layouts within former ulster bank. Ii) any associated site 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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotshouse, Clones, County Monaghan | May 2025 | €165,000 | 80 m |
| Altertate, Clones, Monaghan | Aug 2025 | €100,000 | 80 m |
| 3 Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Nov 2025 | €135,000 | 80 m |
| Cara Street, Clones, Co Monaghan | Mar 2026 | €165,000 | 112 m |
| Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Jun 2026 | €250,000 | 120 m |
| Cara St, Clones, Monaghan | Mar 2026 | €136,000 | 248 m |
| 1 Tower View Court, Cara Street, Clonesnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €92,098 | 261 m |
| 1 Tower View Court, Cara Street, Clonesnot full market price | Jan 2026 | €69,123 | 261 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 received29 May 2026
- Decision due23 July 2026
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