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To Planning
From: Kieran Kerley, Environment Section
Ref: 2660048_ Cormac & Loretta Fitzpatrick, Alts, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Agent: Ronan Fitzpatrick, Craft Studio Architecture.
This application is for planning permission for a development which will consist of a single storey
extension and elevational amendments to an existing dwelling. Also included is the relocation of the
site entrance, new access lane and parking area, garage, proposed wastewater treatment system
and percolation area and all associated site works at Alts, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan as per
application no. 2660048.
The proposed development is located within the Glyde 30 waterbody, this waterbody has been
classified as being of good status 2016-2021 with a protect 2027 objective. The site is also located on
Louth groundwater body, a poorly productive bedrock of good status and medium groundwater
vulnerability. The WFD characterisation has identified agriculture (pasture and farmyards) as a
significant pressure in this waterbody.
I have no objection to granting permission for this development subject to the following conditions;
It is noted that the file has been referred to EHO for assessment of wastewater proposals.
ENV 1 Water Protection
1. One month prior to commencement of development, submit a fully complete water
protection checklist.
2. The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are
in place.
3. The wastewater treatment system and infiltration area shall be maintained in accordance
with manufacturers specifications.
4. Waste arising from the desludging of the wastewater treatment system shall be collected by
a suitably permitted collector in accordance with the Waste Management Act, 1996 as
amended.
5. The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for the construction phase to
ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters to any watercourse.
These measures shall be in accordance with guidance produced by Inland Fisheries Ireland
titled “Guidelines on Protection of Fisheries during Construction Works in and Adjacent to
Waters 2016”. This document is available to download at
https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/publications.
6. The applicant shall immediately inform the Planning Authority & Inland Fisheries Board of an
accidental spillage of wastewater, organic fertiliser, fuel, machine oil or any other substance
which may threaten the quality of any watercourse or groundwater body.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
ENV 2 Waste Management
1. 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.
2. If infilling material is required to be imported onsite the applicant or economic
operator shall:
(a) Utilise EPA By-Product Regulation 27 in moving soil infill material from one site to another.
Official correspondence demonstrating Article 27 Registration with the EPA shall be
submitted to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development.
or
(b) 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
(c) Buy topsoil material as a product for final landscaping purposes only. Documentation
demonstrating purchase shall be submitted to Planning Authority.
3. Prior to commencement submit to Environment services, a site specific Construction &
Demolition Resource Management plan for approval. Applicant to consider Best Practice
Guidelines for the preparation of Resource & Waste Management Plans for construction and
demolition projects.
4. Prior to commencement of any demolition works, if required, an Asbestos survey and
removal plan for the proposed development works must be submitted.
5. All waste oils and any other hazardous waste materials shall be stored appropriately and
collected, recovered or disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 as
amended, and records of such shall be kept on site.
6. (i) All hazardous liquid waste or oil/fuel storage containers, temporary or otherwise, shall be
bunded.
(ii) All bunds will be designed to contain 110 % of the capacity of the largest storage container
located within the bund.
(iii) 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.
7. 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.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
Prepared By : Kieran Kerley
Environmental Technician DATE: 07/04/2026
Approved : Date: 07/04/2026