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permission to (1) Demolish existing clubrooms and dressing rooms and construct proposed new 2 storey clubroom building consisting of 6 no. dressing rooms with ancillary toilets and showers, players gym, physio room, toilets, kitchen and dining area (2) Construct new astro turf playing pitch with 2.40m high metal perimeter fencing and associated netting (combined height 6.40m), 4 no. 12m high columns with 2 floodlights per column (3) Proposed new shop, field maintenance equipment shed, ladies/gents & disabled access toilet block (4) New front training field (5) New parking area and all associated site works. Significant further information received in relation to flood risk assessment report and road safety audit report.
Core Refusal Reason
Refusal of permission following significant technical concerns regarding flood risk assessment and road safety audit requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The planning authority determined that the proposed comprehensive redevelopment of the GFC facilities was not acceptable in its current form.
- The application process highlighted critical deficiencies requiring significant further information specifically regarding flood risk and road safety impacts.
- Following a site inspection and review of the further information, Monaghan County Council issued a formal decision to refuse permission for the development.