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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560402 - Report Received from External BodySubmission Details Submitter Name EPA EPA Address EPA Headquarters Johnstown Castle Estate, County Wexford Note In relation to application File Number 2560402 Name McBride Trevor Address Shanemullagh Clontibret Co. Monaghan RECEIVED: 03/11/2025 Headquarters, PO Box 3000 Johnstown Castle Estate Co Wexford, Y35 W821, Ireland Ceannchethrú, Bosca Poist 3000 Eastát Chaisleán Bhaile Sheáin Contae Loch Gharman, Y35 W821, Éire T: +353 53 916 0600 F: +353 53 916 0699 E: info@epa.ie W www.epa.ie LoCall: 0818 33 55 99 03 November 2025 Your Ref: 2560402 Notification of Planning Application: Trevor McBride, Shanemullagh, Clontibret, Co. Monaghan Dear Sir/Madam, I refer to your correspondence received 10 October 2025 requesting comments from the Agency on the planning application and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) for the above referenced development. In accordance with Section 87(1F) of the EPA Act 1992 as amended (hereafter referred to as the EPA Act), the Agency makes the below observations. The development proposed will require an Industrial Emissions licence under Class 6.1 of the First Schedule to the EPA Act for the rearing of poultry. The Agency has not received a licence application relating to the development described above. It is noted that the planning application was accompanied by an EIAR. Should the Agency receive a licence application for the development, the applicant will be required to submit the associated EIAR to the Agency as part of the licence application. The EIAR will be considered and assessed by the Agency and the Agency shall ensure that before the licence is granted, the licence application will be made subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment as respects the matters that come within the functions of the Agency and in accordance with Section 83(2A) and Section 87(1G)(a) of the EPA Act. In addition, consultation on the licence application and EIAR will be carried out in accordance with Section 87 (1B) to (1H) of the EPA Act as appropriate. All observations from the planning authority will be taken into account as part of the Agency’s assessment and before making a decision in relation to the licence application. Please also note that you will be requested to provide the documentation relating to the EIA you have carried out to the Agency under Section 173A(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended. Planning Section Monaghan County Council 2560402 Submitted via Planning Portal RECEIVED: 03/11/2025 Should a licence application be received by the Agency all matters to do with emissions to the environment from the activities proposed, the licence application documentation and EIAR will be considered and assessed by the Agency. Where the Agency is of the opinion that the activities, as proposed, cannot be carried on, or cannot be effectively regulated under a licence then the Agency cannot grant a licence for such an activity. Should the Agency decide to grant a licence in respect of the activity, as proposed, it will incorporate conditions that will ensure that appropriate National and EU standards are applied, and that Best Available Techniques (BAT) will be used in the carrying on of the activities. Should an IE licence application be received in relation to the above referenced development, it will define the site boundary. In most cases, the site boundary only relates to the site of the poultry rearing and directly associated activities which occur within that defined site boundary. Activities such as the processing of animal feed, use of organic fertiliser as fertiliser beyond the site boundary etc. cannot be controlled by a condition of an IE licence which may be granted for the poultry rearing activity because they do not occur within the defined site boundary. In relation to the management and use of organic fertiliser, when it leaves the installation (poultry rearing activity), the IE licence cannot specify conditions governing, and making the licensee liable for, the use of organic fertiliser by, or the actions of, the subsequent holder of the organic fertiliser generated. The recipient of organic fertiliser is responsible for the management and use of the organic fertiliser in accordance with the applicable regulations (European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2022 and Animal By-Products Regulations (Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009)). Finally, please note that in accordance with Section 87(1D)(d) of the EPA Act, the Agency cannot issue a Proposed Determination on a licence application which addresses the development above until a planning decision has been made. For all further queries and correspondence relating to planning matters, please contact eiaplanning@epa.ie. Yours Sincerely, Marian Doyle Water, Energy and Business Support Programme Office of Environmental Sustainability An Clár um Cheadúnú Comhshaoil Oifig um Inbhuanaitheacht Chomhshaoil 053-916 0600 (Switch) eiaplanning@epa.ie www.epa.ie RECEIVED: 03/11/2025