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To: Donna McEvoy – A/Executive Scientist
From: Martina McPhillips (Environment Section – Waste Team)
Re: 2560451 Sragh Dismantlers Ltd, Sra, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Consultants: Owen Cunningham – CMD Architects Ltd.
Permission: Retention Permission and Permission consisting of the following:
➢ Retaining an as-constructed storage extension, incorporating ancillary covered canopy,
attached to the rear of existing commercial property.
➢ Erecting a new single storey, portal framed storage extension, incorporating ancillary covered
canopy to rear, attached to the side of existing commercial property.
➢ Creating a new a new site entrance onto public road replacing existing site entrance to be
permanently closed.
➢ Creating a new permeable-surfaced storage area for the stacking of de-polluted end of life
vehicles, together with all associated site works.
This site relates to an activity authorised under the waste management (Facility Permit &
Registration) regulations 2007 S.I. No. 821/2007]
Planner: Catherine McGuigan
Date: 04/12/2025
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Background
The proposed development is located on a poor aquifer in an area of high groundwater vulnerability.
The development site is located within the Dromore_SC-010 Subcatchment and classified as having
poor ecological status under the Water Framework Directive. Pressures include agriculture.
Planning Ref: 24/60464 was refused in January 2025 - Permission for development consisting of
extension to external storage/stacking area of de-polluted end of life vehicles and extension to side of
existing car parts storage shed as well as relocation of existing site entrance and all associated site
works at, Sra, Ballybay, Co Monaghan. It was unclear if all conditions of previous planning applications
were fully complied with and therefore the applicant was requested to demonstrate compliance with
same.
A Water Protection Plan checklist has not been submitted as part of the application.
A Noise Impact Assessment was carried out by F. R. Mark and Associates. Noise measurements of main
site activities were taken over a full working day at the site boundary and at the boundary of the
nearest occupied residential property nearest the main road. Noise activities identified included
HGV’S entering the site with cars being loaded before leaving the site, operating machinery such as
the use of a digger/grab on-site lifting and crushing the scrap cars that await transportation and the
use of hand tools used in the workshop. Based on the assessment no additional mitigation measures
are required.
Site drainage plan submitted with the application, demonstrating surface water runoff from existing
and proposed hard standing areas serviced by an adequately sized Interceptor. Unclear from the
drainage map if the existing and new carparking spaces are serviced by an adequately sized and
suitable Class 1 Interceptor(s) to treat the run off arising in yard area prior to discharge from the site.
Stormwater calculation attenuation report received with details on the Hydrobrake being proposed
to slow down the flow of water. Class 1 full interceptor specification submitted with the application.
Recommendation:
I recommend that this application be granted.
Conditions to be included:
Prior to commencement of development, conditions a – c below, to be submitted to Environmental
Services for review and approval.
a) Submit a completed Water Protection Plan checklist.
b) Submit a revised site drainage plan (1:500) demonstrating the following:
i. Existing and proposed foul water drainage systems (outlined in red).
ii. Existing and new carparking served by the adequately sized interceptor
onsite.
c) Any construction and demolition waste or excess soil generated during the construction phase
which cannot be reused on site shall be disposed/recovered at an appropriately permitted
facility in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government (Waste Management)
Act 1996 as amended using authorised waste collectors authorised to collect the type of
material for disposal at authorised treatment facilities. Therefore, one month prior to
commencement of works onsite the applicant shall submit to the Planning Authority,
Monaghan County Council, for approval:
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.
d) If infilling material is required to be imported onsite the applicant shall conform to one of the
following;
i. Economic operator shall utilise EPA Article 27 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 in accordance with 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 purchases shall be submitted to Planning Authority.
e) The developer shall ensure that adequate measures and precautions are in place for the
construction phase to ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters
discharging from the site 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”, 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) Monaghan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland shall be informed promptly of an
accidental spillage of sediment laden waters, fuel, machine oil or any polluting discharge
which may threaten the quality of any watercourse or groundwater body.
g) Any fuels, oils, greases, hazardous liquid wastes and hydraulic fluids within the site area shall
be stored on site, away from any watercourses in a bunded, leak-proof, and lockable storage
area. Note that bunds are to be designed to contain 110% of the capacity of the largest storage
container located within the bund. There shall be no overflow drain facility from any bunds
on site and all filling and off-take points shall be located within a bund.
h) The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are
in place.
i) 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: 04/12/2025
Environment Technician
Approved Date:
A/Executive Scientist