Planning conditional: retention permission for change of use of school to detached single storey dwelling and detached dom

A planning application submitted to Monaghan County Council for a site in Drumsheeny, Threemilehouse, has received conditional retention permission. The applicant, Declan Fay, sought to change the use of a former school building into a detached single‑storey dwelling and a detached dom. The council received the application on 16 June 2026 and set a decision deadline of 20 September 2026. The decision was made on 2 September 2026 and carries a “CONDITIONAL” status, meaning that the permission will only be granted once certain conditions are satisfied. The decision was issued by Monaghan County Council, the authority responsible for planning matters in the county. The site address is listed as Drumsheeny, Threemilehouse, Co. Monaghan. The council’s decision code for the application is 2660251. The conditional nature of the permission indicates that the council will require further compliance or adjustments before the change of use can be fully approved. The decision reflects the council’s ongoing review of planning applications in the area and its commitment to ensuring that developments meet local planning standards. For further details, readers can consult the council’s planning portal or the original decision notice.

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