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Planning permission in Clones

Planning permission in Clones is decided by Monaghan County Council. Search Clones planning applications, see recent decisions and notices, and check how often projects are granted. Here is how planning applications have gone in Clones over the last 5 years.

Granted in Clones

36 granted, 3 refused in the last 5 years. That is 1 point below the Monaghan average.

Applications
68

Received in the last 5 years

Decided
39

Granted or refused

Typical wait
7weeks

Without a request for more information

More info asked
49%

Of decided applications

Recent planning decisions in Clones

The latest granted and refused applications decided by Monaghan County Council. Wording is trimmed and never includes applicant names.

Granted
Permission to apply for a 10-year planning permission for development at the site, which covers an area of approx.
98 Avenue, Largy Clones, Co. Monaghan, reference 2660277
13 Oct 2026
Granted
Permission for the retention of all elevational changes to existing dwellinghouse - retain first floor attic conversion - retain bathroom &...
Mullanamoy, Clones, Co Monaghan, reference 2680
6 Oct 2026
Granted
Permission for change of use from previously approved commercial premises to domestic accommodation to include all existing services together with...
Cara Street, Clones, Co. Monaghan, reference 266
10 Sept 2026
Granted
Permission to convert existing disused dry cleaners to accommodation unit , connect into all existing site services together with all ancillary...
Lower Fermanagh Street, Clones, County Monaghan, reference 2615
8 May 2026
Granted
Retention of all elevational changes to include ramped access to front elevation, retain conversion of domestic garage to accommodation space,...
Ard Josaif, Mullanamoy, Clones Town, reference 2612
17 Apr 2026
Granted
Permission for A.
Clonedergole, Clones, Co. Monaghan, reference 2660036
27 Mar 2026
Granted
Permission will consist of (1) demolition of a derelict structure on-site, (2) construction of 16no.
98 Avenue, Clones, County Monaghan, reference 2560444
25 Mar 2026
Granted
Permission for a mixed use development that will incorporate the provision of a retail unit, a betting office and 4no.
Lands at, Fermanagh Street, Clones Town, reference 2560017
14 Jan 2026

Clones planning applications per year

Applications received each year. The coloured part of each bar is the share granted. The outlined bar is the year so far.

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Common questions about Clones planning

Do I need planning permission in Clones?

The rules are national, so the same exemptions apply in Clones as everywhere else. Many small projects, such as some single-storey rear extensions, are exempt under S.I. 600/2001. Monaghan County Council decides applications here, and a site in a protected area or a protected structure has fewer exemptions.

Who decides planning applications in Clones?

Monaghan County Council is the planning authority for Clones. It must decide within eight weeks of a valid application, unless it asks for further information.

How many planning applications are granted in Clones?

92 in 100 decided applications in Clones were granted over the last 5 years, from 39 decisions.

Source: National Planning Application Database and council planning registers, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data is a guide and may be out of date, so check with the council. Applicant names are never published.