Part 8 planning has been approved for major regeneration works for South Dublin Street in Monaghan Town.
The project targets regeneration of the Backland area’s to the South of the Dublin Street that will serve as a catalyst for future town centre public and private investment.
Following the submission of a planning application for the Dublin Street South scheme in Q3 2022, An Bord Pleanala issued a further information request on the project proposals in Q1 2023. Following receipt of this request, Monaghan County Council carried out a comprehensive review of the development proposals in an effort to address the issues raised by ABP.
The review incorporated further consultations with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the engagement of additional architectural and public realm consultants, and direct engagement with property owners in respect of buildings that immediately adjoin the existing and proposed connections between Dublin Street and the new Backlands quarter.
Engagement and negotiations with affected property owners has been ongoing throughout 2024. The plans that have been approved by An Bord Pleanála includes properties at 7- 13 Dublin Street, lands to the rear of 1-9 The Diamond and 1-26 Dublin Street, the Courthouse car park, Lower Courthouse car park, Castle Road, and N54 Macartan (Broad) Road, townlands of Roosky and Tirkeenan, Co. Monaghan
The proposed development covers an area of approximately 2.72 hectares and comprises urban regeneration and public realm proposals. Local councillor and publican in Monaghan Raymond Aughey says this approval is great news for the town.
