HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560394 - Report Received from Internal Staff - Environment No 2ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
To Planning
From: Martina Smith, Environment Section
Ref: 2560394, Bus Eireann, North Road,Monaghan County Monaghan H18 PN25
Agent: Iarnrod Eireann - Irish Rai
permission for the construction of a single-storey extension to the existing bus station by
enclosing the existing internal courtyard area, the reconfiguration of the entire internal layout of
the building to improve accessibility and functionality, the replacement of the existing roof finish,
the reconfiguration of external fenestration and recladding of the existing building using fibre
cement façade materials, the reconfiguration of existing bus circulation to provide 4 no. new bus
bays, the installation of a new canopy to the rear of the building to provide additional covered
waiting areas for customers with the installation of c. 118 Sq M of solar voltaic(SV) panels on
same, new boundary treatments around the site, the provision of a dedicated guide dog relief area
with associated landscaping works, the reconfiguration of the car parking layout, including the
creation of designated pedestrian walkways and a new drop-off area, the construction of new
pedestrian crossings at each vehicle entrance, and all associated site and development works
necessary to facilitate the proposed development
The site is located on a poor aquifer in an area of moderate groundwater vulnerability which is
underlain by a Rf (regionally important flssured) aquifer. The site lies within the Shambles_10 river
catchment, this waterbody has been classifled as Poor Status Water Framework Directive Status
(2019-2024) and has a WFD objective of restore to Good Status by 2027. Urban Wastewater and
Urban Run-off have been identifled as signiflcant pressures on this waterbody. It is important that
all wastewaters and stormwaters arising onsite are adequately treated prior to discharge from the
site to prevent any negative impacts on ground and surface waters.
The application states that foul water arising from the development will be via an existing
connection to the public sewer.
The site layout plan (existing) shows the storm drainage on the site, it is noted on this drawing that
surface water is connected to some sort of oil sump tanks, no further details have been included.
The site layout plan (proposed) does not show storm drainage for the site and does not detail how
storms waters arising onsite will be treated. A water protection plan checklist has not been
included with the application.
The drawings detail some demolition as part of the proposed development; this is not recorded
on Q17 of the planning application form.
Recommendation:
In order to demonstrate that the proposed development will not impact negatively on surface
and/or groundwaters, it is recommended that the following information is requested:
1. Submit a fully completed water protection checklist.
2. Submit full design details of the proposed stormwater system to demonstrate that
surface waters arising onsite shall discharge to an appropriately sized and suitable Class
1 interceptor prior to discharge from the site. Stormwater treatment proposals shall
consider the use of nature-based solutions for the attenuation and treatment of
stormwater run-off from hardstanding areas and shall include proposals for future
maintenance of same.
3. Submit a revised site layout plan, scale 1:500, demonstrating the following:
- All proposed surface storm water drainage systems (outlined in blue).
- The directional fiow of all surface water pipelines.
- The location of the petrol interceptor and any other nature-based solutions proposed
for treatment/attenuation of stormwater
- All associated stormwater discharge points and outfalls.
- All proposed foul water drainage systems (outlined in red).
4. A site-speciflc Construction & Demolition Resource Management plan for approval.
Applicant to consider Best Practice Guidelines for the preparation of Resource & Waste
Management Plans for construction and demolition projects.
5. An Asbestos survey and removal plan for the proposed development works.
Signed:
Date: 04/11/25