HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560514 - Report Received from Internal Staff - EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
To: Donna McEvoy – A/Executive Scientist.
From: Martina McPhillips (Environment Section – Waste Team)
Re: 25/60514 Philomena McLaughlin, Drumillard Big, Castleblayney, County Monaghan.
Consultants: Joe McCabe - Finegan Jackson Building Surveyors Ltd.
Permission: … permission for demolition of existing rear extension, removal of existing roof,
raising of external walls, construction of new raised roof, construction of new two-
storey extension to the rear, demolition of rear outbuilding, internal and external
additions and alterations, and all associated site works.
Planner: Ben Clerkin.
Date: 27/01/2026
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Background
The proposed development is located on a poorly productive bedrock aquifer in an area of Extreme
groundwater vulnerability. The development site is located within the Finn SC_010 subcatchment
which has been assigned Poor ecological status under the Water Framework Directive. Pressures
include Agriculture, Industry, Urban Waste Water and Domestic Waste Water. Lough Muckno is the
nearest watercourse which is approximately 100 meters from the site.
A Water Protection Checklist has been received with the application.
The development is currently connected to the public sewer however no Pre-Connection Enquiry from
Uisce Éireann received.
Recommendation
I have no objection to planning subject to the following conditions:
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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
d) Submit a Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann to assess feasibility and identify necessary
infrastructure upgrades to the development.
e) The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are in
place.
f) 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)
g) 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.
h) 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.
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: 27/01/2026
Environment Technician
Approved
Date: 13/02/2026
A/Executive Scientist