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From: Martina Smith Environment Section
Ref: 26/60017 David & Joanne Butler, 37 Rockdaniel Road, Cloghvally Upper,
Carrickmacross,County Monaghan
Agent: Finnegan and Jackson Building Surveyors Ltd
Permission for the development will consist of; Removal of existing roof, raising of load-bearing walls
to construct first and second storey’s, construction of new roof, widening of existing site entrance and
driveway, internal and external additions and alterations, and all associated site works.
The proposed development is located within the Proules_30 river waterbody catchment, this water
body has been assigned Moderate status (2019-2024) and has an objective of Restore to Good Status
by 2027 , Urban Run-off , Urban Wastewater and Hydromorphology have been identified as significant
pressures on this waterbody. The site is located on an area of Moderate groundwater vulnerability
which is underlain by a regionally important karstified aquifer. The site is located within the source
outer protection area for the Carrickmacross PWS and the Killanny Reagh town GWS.
A water protection plan has been included with the application which indicates the connection to the
foul sewer. However, a confirmation of feasibility from Úisce Eireann has not been included. The
foul and storm drainage have been shown on the site plan. The proposal includes demolition.
I recommend that the following additional information is requested:
a) A Construction and Demolition and By-Products Waste Management Plan for the
proposed development works. The plan shall be prepared using “Best Practice
Guidelines for the preparation of resource & waste management plans for construction
and demolition projects” – EPA, 2021.
b) An Asbestos survey and removal plan for the proposed demolition works.
c) Submit a Confirmation of Feasibility from Úisce Eireann to accept wastewater arising
from the development.
Prepared By: Date: 16/03/26