Proposed Variation No. 2 to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031
Planning and Development Act 2024
Proposed Variation No. 2
Monaghan County Council intends to make a variation to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 (Proposed Variation No. 2) in accordance with Section 58 of the Planning and Development Act 2024. Proposed Variation No. 2 will give effect to the NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2025), introduced in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
The proposed variation will include
Amendments to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 - Written Statement,
Amendments to the land use zonings within the towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones and Ballybay (Maps MTDP1, CKDP1, CYDP1, CDP1 and BBDP1), and
Amendments to Map References 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and 6.1 to reflect the revised settlement boundaries of the towns.
Reason for Proposed Variation No. 2
Proposed Variation No. 2 has been prepared to align the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 with Ministerial Guidelines - NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2025), which were published to give effect to the National Planning Framework - First Revision (2025).
Documentation
Proposed Variation No. 2 is accompanied by:
An Explanatory Report and associated Map Booklet
A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Report (of the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the proposed variation) and associated Screening for SEA Determination, prepared in accordance with SEA Directive (2001/42/EC) and pursuant to the European Union (Land Use Planning -SEA) Regulations 2025.
An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report and associated AA Screening Determination prepared in accordance with the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and Planning and Development Act 2024.
A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) prepared in accordance with 'The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines' (2009).
A Settlement Capacity Audit.
All information pertaining to the proposed variation can be viewed by clicking on the Materials section of this page.
Additionally hard copies of the proposed variation are also available for inspection at the following locations:
The Planning Office, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, H18 X982 from 9.15-1.00pm and 1.30-5.00pm.
Monaghan Municipal District Office, The Glen, Monaghan Town, H18 YT50 from 9.00am- 1.00pm and 1.30pm-5.00pm.
Castleblayney-Carrickmacross Municipal District Office, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, A81 HY83 from 9.00am-5.00pm.
Ballybay-Clones Municipal District Office, The Diamond, Clones, Co. Monaghan, H23 X378 from 9.15am-5.15pm.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
A Screening for Strategic Environmental Assessment has been carried out and Monaghan County Council has determined that a full Strategic Environmental Assessment is not required. A copy of the SEA Screening Report and SEA Screening Determination are available for public inspection.
Appropriate Assessment (AA)
A Screening for Appropriate Assessment has been carried out and Monaghan County Council has determined that a full Appropriate Assessment is not required. A copy of the AA Screening Report and AA Screening Determination are available for public inspection.
Written Submissions
Written submissions regarding proposed Variation No. 2 and the accompanying environmental reports may be made in writing fromThursday 14th May 2026 until 5pm Thursday 11th June 2026 and will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation.
Written submissions made via ONE of the following options:
By post addressed to, The Forward Planning Unit, Planning Department, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, H18 X982
Written submissions must include the full name and address of the person(s) making the submission and where relevant, the body or organisation represented. Written submissions, including the name of those making the submission, will be published on Monaghan County Council's website within 10 working days of their receipt. Please note your address will not be published. Additionally, the Chief Executive's Report on written submissions received will include the names of those who made submissions as well as a summary of the issues raised. This report will also be published on Monaghan County Council's website. Please ensure that written submissions do not contain vexatious, libelous or confidential information, including third party personal data without consent.
Only written submissions in relation to the proposed variation received during the period stated above will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation. Late submissions will not be considered.
Contact Details
If you would like further information about the variation process or wish to speak to a member of the Forward Planning Team, please call 047 30532.
Proposed Variation No 2 to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031
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Proposed Variation No. 2 to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031
Planning and Development Act 2024
Proposed Variation No. 2
Monaghan County Council intends to make a variation to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 (Proposed Variation No. 2) in accordance with Section 58 of the Planning and Development Act 2024. Proposed Variation No. 2 will give effect to the NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2025), introduced in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
The proposed variation will include
Reason for Proposed Variation No. 2
Proposed Variation No. 2 has been prepared to align the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 with Ministerial Guidelines - NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2025), which were published to give effect to the National Planning Framework - First Revision (2025).
Documentation
Proposed Variation No. 2 is accompanied by:
All information pertaining to the proposed variation can be viewed by clicking on the Materials section of this page.
Additionally hard copies of the proposed variation are also available for inspection at the following locations:
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
A Screening for Strategic Environmental Assessment has been carried out and Monaghan County Council has determined that a full Strategic Environmental Assessment is not required. A copy of the SEA Screening Report and SEA Screening Determination are available for public inspection.
Appropriate Assessment (AA)
A Screening for Appropriate Assessment has been carried out and Monaghan County Council has determined that a full Appropriate Assessment is not required. A copy of the AA Screening Report and AA Screening Determination are available for public inspection.
Written Submissions
Written submissions regarding proposed Variation No. 2 and the accompanying environmental reports may be made in writing from Thursday 14th May 2026 until 5pm Thursday 11th June 2026 and will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation.
Written submissions made via ONE of the following options:
Written submissions must include the full name and address of the person(s) making the submission and where relevant, the body or organisation represented. Written submissions, including the name of those making the submission, will be published on Monaghan County Council's website within 10 working days of their receipt. Please note your address will not be published. Additionally, the Chief Executive's Report on written submissions received will include the names of those who made submissions as well as a summary of the issues raised. This report will also be published on Monaghan County Council's website. Please ensure that written submissions do not contain vexatious, libelous or confidential information, including third party personal data without consent.
Only written submissions in relation to the proposed variation received during the period stated above will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation. Late submissions will not be considered.
Contact Details
If you would like further information about the variation process or wish to speak to a member of the Forward Planning Team, please call 047 30532.
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