Retention of modular dwelling with completion works including deck, ramp and new fencing
Granted with conditions on 5 May 2026
Margaret Keenan has been granted permission to keep a single-storey modular house she's built at Mulladuff, Smithborough, set back from the road. The decision allows her to finish the work with new steps, a deck with an accessible ramp, timber fencing, and landscaping. The council asked for design changes to the roof pitch and exterior walls, which were submitted and accepted.
Full description from the council file
planning permission for a proposed retention development which will consist of retention of single storey modular type dwelling house located behind the existing streetscape, lowering of ground levels and embankments, connection to public foul sewer via existing foul network and all associated site works, boundary fencing and continued use of existing vehicular entrance/exit to public road via right of way the completion of the development shall consist of new entrance steps and guarding to dwelling, new raised deck/patio with accessible ramp and all guarding, new 1.2m high timber palisade fencing to the front boundary and all associated site services and landscaping and planting works. Significant Further information received relates to submitted Revised roof plan pitch of main modular dwelling and revised elevational treatment to external walls of modular dwelling
Details
Source: Monaghan County Council planning portal.
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