HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560183 - Report Received from Internal Staff - EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
To: Donna McEvoy – A/Executive Scientist
From: Martina McPhillips (Environment Section – Waste Team)
Re: 25/60183 Eilly Ltd, 1 and 2 Ashview Court, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RT73
and A75 HF44
Consultants: Gaffney & Cullivan Architects Ltd.
Permission: permission will consist of the refurbishment of the detached, three-bay, two-storey
former stationmaster’s house currently in use as apartments. The proposed works
will comprise internal alterations and demolition of a non-original single-storey
extension to the rear. In addition, a two-storey extension (112m² at ground floor
level and 41m² at first floor level) will be built in place of the demolished structure.
The completed development will comprise 6 apartments: 4 x one-bedroom; 2 x two-
bedroom. All connected to existing site/building services. The development will also
provide 12 new parking spaces. Essential repairs to the existing roof and chimneys
along with conservation works, window and plaster repairs are proposed. The site,
located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (Reg. no. 41101873), NIAH (Reg.
No. 41308011), is located at Ashview Court, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan.
Date: 26/05/2025
__________________________________________________________________________________
Background
The proposed development is located on a Poor aquifer in an area of Extreme groundwater
vulnerability. The development site is located within FANE_SC_010 subcatchment, which has been
assigned Poor ecological status under the Water Framework Directive.
Pressures include Agriculture, Urban Waste Water, Domestic Waste Water and Industry.
Foul water and Surface water will discharge to the existing public sewer.
No Water Protection Plan submitted with the application.
No Site Drainage map submitted with the application.
Recommendations
I recommend the following further information:
a) Submit a fully completed Water Protection Plan checklist.
b) Submit a Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Eireann.
c) Submit revised drainage proposals to include an adequately sized and suitable Class 1
Interceptor(s) to treat surface water arising in carpark area prior to discharge from the site.
d) Submit a revised site drainage plan (1:500) demonstrating the following:
i. Existing and proposed surface water drainage systems (outlined in blue)
ii. Existing and proposed foul water drainage systems (outlined in red).
iii. All associated discharge points and outfalls.
iv. Demonstrate proposed location for the adequately sized Class 1
Interceptor(s) and location of outfall(s)
e) Submit a Construction and Demolition and By-Products Waste Management Plan for the
proposed development works. The plan shall be prepared using “Best Practice Guidelines for
the preparation of resource & waste management plans for construction and demolition
projects” – EPA, 2021.
f) Submit an asbestos survey and removal plan for the proposed development works.
Prepared By:
Date: 26/05/2025
Environment Technician
Approved Date: 26/06/2025
A/Executive Scientist