HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660018 - Submission - Geoffrey John PaleyPL
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Rainbow Cottage, Dernamoyle, Dartry,
Co.Monaghan H16 RD27
Planning Department
Monaghan County Council
1 Dublin Street
MONAGHAN H18 X982 14th February 2026
RE; Planning Reference 2660018
Applicant Stream Bioenergy Ltd.
Development address
Maghernakelly,Drumcall,Drumgole,DRUM
I would like to object to the above development as this would
completely destroy one of the Drumlins. When I applied to
Monaghan CC for planning to extend and develop a derelict
cottage I had to prove there had been a building there
previously as there are strict building limitations on a drumlin.
This new development will completely destroy a drumlin and
entail removal of a complete hedge and trees. Also will have
visual affect on the agricultural landscape.
The proximity to peoples homes with consequential smell,
noise, hum from generators on site,light pollution from
illuminated walkways is a concern as is its affect on my
wellbeing. Regarding the illuminated walkways This is a rural
location with known bat roosts* and tree dwelling
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bats.*Tattygare Ex.Orange Hall on the roadside of Lane
L2280 is immediately opposite the proposed site entrance —
the illuminated walkways would have a detrimental affect on
bats: lighting within 70m affect the feeding areas as bats feed
in dark and could even result in the bats abandoning their
roosts. I refer to Irish Bioenergy Planning Guidelines: I feel
should be adhered to eg page 74 extract 4: It is vital that
county development plans set out clear development policies
which designate areas where bioenergy development is
designated as either "open to consideration" or "not permitted"
Typical ;exclusionary factors' include proximity to Proposed
natural heritage areas or special areas of conservation. Areas
of high amenity or archaeological interest. (Black Kesh —
Local History The area is located in the vicinity of Drum
Co.Monaghan a region with a distinct history during the Irish
Revolutionary period eg 1920's as part of the "Monaghan
Corridor" of protestant settlement.)Also proximity to residential
areas. In addition I have concerns regarding fire hazard and
gas flares.in particular possible explosion from gas storage
tanks less than 300m from residential dwellings.
A major concern is the additional estimated 50 HGVs a day
on the local roads. The site being located at a crossroad of 2
rural lanes and an R road which is already a busy road. The
additional traffic increasing vehicle pollution and noise
I have a concern regarding possible water pollution as has
affected other AD facilities. NI Eglinton. "AD feed material had
entered road gullies and a piped drainage system where it
impacted approx. 2.3km of an unnamed tributary of the River
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Faughan "confirming the significant environmental impact
caused by the discharge" DAERA said the incident was
caused by a technical fault in the digestate feed mixing
system at the AD plant. The automated shut-off mechanism
had failed to activate resulting in the digestate feed
overflowing from its tank for a number of hours. The results
confirmed the presence of poisonous, noxious or polluting
substances in the waterway. The proposed site is adjacent
to extensive bog/wetlands and ancillary water feeds. Also the
local water scheme system runs at the Black Kesh crossroads
of R189 L2280 and L2320 immediately bordered by the
proposed site so the above is a concern regarding the water
from the scheme,The proposed industrial development would
be a blot on the landscape :As well as storage tanks and
industrial buildings there will be a 40metre chimney — all on
existing farmland within the Drum Village area that is trying to
encourage tourism .Whilst I feel that the idea is very good, the
location is completely wrong. There must be areas where they
wouldn't involve completely digging out a Drumlin.
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Geoffrey John Paley.
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