HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660018 - Submission - Theresa Anne PaleySECT ION
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Rainbow Cotage,
Dernamoyle, Dartry,
Co.Monaghan H16 RD27.
14th February 2026
Monaghan County Council
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982
Reference: Planning ref: 2660018
Applicant: Stream BioEnergy Limited.
Development address: Maghernakelly,
Drumcall,Drumgole, DRUM.
I wish to object to the above planning application on the
following grounds;
Mainly the location of the site. I refer to Monaghan County
Council Drum Vision Plan 2030 - Heritage Area. The
proposed site is 3km from DRUM which is as per above
Plan in the centre of a Heritage Area encompassing Dartry
Forest, Dawson Monument, Bellamont House, Tyrone
Guthrie centre Annaghmakerrig and Clones. All areas
being developed with regard to rejuvenation of the area
and tourism. "The MDEDP (Monaghan Destination
Experience Development Plan) will guide tourism
development through a roadmap of projects linked to a
number of destination development opportunities". The
proposed development of industial scale will I feel be
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detrimental to tourism. More importantly DRUM is
located proximate to the Black Pig's Dyke ancient
monument, which per ancient plan displayed within the
MCC Drum Vision Plan runs from Drum village across to L
Dartry and Rockcorry such route passing the proposed
development. Regarding MCC Black Pig's Dyke — I would
refer to the MCC Conservation Management Plan Heritage
Conservation & Landscape Policies: in particular HLP8"To
ensure the preservation of the Countys landscapes,by
having regard to the character,value and sensitivity of the
landscape as identifies in the County Monaghan
Landscape Character Assessment(2008) and any
subsequent versions when considering planning
applications. HLP9 To protect the landscapes and natural
environments of the County by ensuring any new
developments in designated sensitive rural landscapes do
not detrimentally impact on the
character,integrity,distinctiveness or scenic value of the
area. Any development which could unduly impact upon
such landscapes shall be resisted. Also Heritage
Conservation & Landscape Objectives: HCLSO 1: To
promote and encourage the conservation of the County's
natural environment,cultural heritage and amenities in
accordance with legislation, plans and policies developed
to specifically address these areas and to ensure a rich
cultural landscape, healthy environment and the full
provision of ecosystems services in the county. The
proposed development would involve flattening of
Drumlin and the destruction of farmland; the above
policies refer so I feel the proposed development should
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be declined. Referring to Monaghan County Council
Chapter 4 Environment & Heritage Landscape Policies;
ENV2 Protect the landscapes and natural environments of
the county by ensuring that any new development in
designated sensitive rural landscapes do not
detrimentally impact on the character,integrity,
distinctiveness or scenic value of the area. ENV
3;Sustain, conserve,manage and enhance the landscape
diversity, character of the County for thr benefits of
current and future generations. The proposed site is
300m from my land and house:such land being part of The
Hares Corner as per Monaghan County Council
Biodiversity enhancement project - In my opinion the
proposed development is contraventialto such
biodiversity project. Referring to section ii of the planning
application is particular 2.6hectares east of R1 89 and
south of L2320 in the townland of Maghernakelly and
DRUMGOLE: regarding Drumgole I would refer you to the
proximity of 3 National Monuments as derived from the
published "Araeological Inventory of County Monaghan"
namely: Edergole megalithic tomb "Giants Grave" MO018-
043 Drumgole "Grey Stones" standing stones MO017-
068 and Drumgold "Crannog" MO017-067. The
importance of these local ancient monuments should be
taken into consideration regarding granting planning
permission as applied for. Also regarding the site as per
section ii Drumgole. Part of the land onto L2320 is bog
land. In fact L2320 is known as Bog Road, such bog being
a spawning ground for native frogs — at spawning time the
frogs can be seen migrating to the bog from run offs which
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pass through the proposed site: the frogs are so numerous
and audible the bog literally bubbles; this area should be
protected. Any water run off from the increased soil level
would I believe affect the water quality of this very
important spawning bog Back to Archaeological
Inventory of County Monaghan, the main development
site is in close proximity to 3 ancient ring forts also
National Monument M0022-007002 Drumanny Souterrain
- again the proximity to the proposed development site
should be taken into consideration. All these National
Monuments show the archaeological importance of the
area. Referring to site location previously considered: Site
C(Adjacent to Carleton Cake,Dyan, Co.Monaghan)initially
promising:ruled out due to heritage and landscape
sensitivities near Freame Mount and Dawson Grove
Demesnes - The fact that My property and land is
encompassed within the Dawson Grove Demesnes per
Griffiths Valuation being in ownership of Lord Dremorne.
Being within 300metres of the main proposed
development and adjoining land to section ii should be
influential in declining the site application as an
unsuitable location. Regarding the location of the site at a
busy crossroads consisting of R1 89 main road crossed by
two virtually single track lanes namely L2280 and L2320.
The increase in HGVs to and from the site estimated
48approx per 12hrs on an already busy road is felt
undesirable both from noise and safety aspect. The
crossroads are already an accident blackspot. I also have
concern from pollution from traffic fumes and smell from
vehicles entering the site, Whilst I recognise there are no
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Irish Regulations regarding Biogas plants, as Ireland is part
of the EU surely the following should be taken into
consideration when assessing the planning application.
EU-countries standard separation distances (eg300-500).
My property is 300metres from the proposed development
and neighbours cottage H18 CX65 is 235metres.
....................... ...................Theresa Anne Paley.
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