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To: Donna McEvoy – A/Executive Scientist
From: Martina McPhillips (Environment Section – Waste Team)
Re: 25/60386 Cavan & Monaghan Education Training Board, Connabury/Onomy,
Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Consultants: Dean Ryan, CSP Pringle.
Permission: Permission to extend existing GAA pitch to include excavation of in-earth material
and re-use of same on site to remodel playing pitch, new goal posts, new enclosed
ball wall playing area, new generator room, new ball stopping nets, new cowled
floodlighting, a new retaining wall and demolition of old ticket box building
together with all ancillary and associated site works.
Planner Ben Clerkin
Date: 03/11/2025
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Background
The site is located on a poor aquifer, bedrock which is generally unproductive except for Local Zones,
and in an area of extreme groundwater vulnerability. The site is located within the River
Finn[Monaghan]_SC_010 sub catchment and is classified as being Moderate status under the Water
Framework Directive.
Agriculture, domestic wastewater and Urban Run-off are key pressures in this catchment.
Water protection Plan Checklist submitted with the application. Site Drainage plan received does not
demonstrate Foul and Storm water drainage systems and the location of all drainage outfalls.
No pre-connection enquiry with Uisce Eireann received.
Recommendations
I have no objection to planning subject to the following conditions:
a) 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.
b) Within one month prior to the commencement of the proposed development submit a
Construction & Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to Monaghan County Council for
consideration.
I. A Construction and Demolition Plan and By-Products Management Plan for the
proposed development works shall be provided using “Best Practice Guidelines
for the preparation of resource & waste management plans for construction and
demolition projects” – EPA, 2021.
II. An Asbestos survey and removal plan for the proposed development works.
c) If infilling material is required to be imported onsite the applicant shall conform to one of
the following.
I. Economic operator shall utilise EPA By-Product notification in moving soil infill material
from one site to another. Official correspondence from the EPA granting approval shall
be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development
or
II. If using waste material as infill and prior to acceptance of material a valid permit must
be issued by Monaghan County Council under the Waste Management (Facility Permit
and Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended.
or
III. Buy topsoil material as a product for final landscaping purposes only. Documentation
demonstrating purchase shall be submitted to Planning Authority.
d) Any construction and demolition waste or excess soil generated during the construction
phase which cannot be reused on site in accordance with Section 3 (1)(c) and Section 39 (1)
of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended, shall be disposed/recovered at an
appropriately permitted facility in accordance with the requirements of the Waste
Management Act 1996 as amended using authorised waste collectors authorised to collect
the type of material for disposal/recovery at authorised treatment facilities.
e) The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for any construction phase
to ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters to any
watercourse. These measures shall take account of the Guidance produced by Inland
Fisheries Ireland titled “Requirements for the Protection of Fisheries Habitat during
Construction and Development Works at River Sites”. This document is available to download
at https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/documents/624-guidelines-on-protection-of-fisheries-
during-construction-works-in-and-adjacent-to-waters/file.html
f) Submit a Pre-Connection Enquiry from Uisce Éireann to assess feasibility and identify
necessary infrastructure upgrades to the development.
g) The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are
in place.
h) Any hazardous wastes, chemicals, greases, hydraulic fluids and or oil/fuel storage containers
temporary or otherwise shall be correctly labelled and bunded and shall be disposed /
recovered at an appropriately permitted facility in accordance with the requirements of the
Waste Management Act 1996 as amended. Bunds shall be designed having regard to EPA
guidelines Storage and Transfer of Materials for Scheduled Activities (2004)
i) Any accidental discharge, spillage or deposit of any polluting matter from the premises
which enters or is likely to enter any waters shall be reported to Monaghan County Council
Environment Section immediately.
j) Applicant/developer is required to take all necessary precautions to prevent any risk of
flooding or pollution occurring to roadways and adjoining properties/lands during all
construction works/site works associated with this development/site and on completion of
all works.
k) Facilities shall be provided for the collection and segregation of recyclable waste. Wastes
shall be collected for recycling/reuse whenever feasible or otherwise disposed of in
accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended
Prepared By:
Date: 03/11/2025
Environment Technician
Approved Date: 06/11/2025
A/Executive Scientist