Areas of Primary Amenity Value

County Monaghan has two principal areas of outstanding landscape quality which require protection from insensitive and inappropriate development. They are Sliabh Beagh/Bragan Mountain and Lough Muckno & Environs. These are designed as areas of Primary Amenity Value and are listed in the Table 6.5. of Monaghan County Council Development Plan 2025 - 2031. Applications in these areas will only be permitted where the integrity and natural beauty of the landscape is not threatened. Any developments which are normally exempt under Article 6 of the Planning and Development Regulations will require planning permission.Development proposals in these areas will only be permitted where it can be clearly demonstrated that the existing landscape, landform, flora and fauna, scenic or environmental characteristics will not be compromised.This data is in ITM Projection.Monaghan County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Monaghan County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.