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To: Planning
From: Martina Smith, A/Executive Scientist
Re: 26/60056 Connolly & McCabe Accountants, Unit 4 Mall Rd, Tirkeenan, Monaghan
Date: 09/04/26
Agent: CMD Architects Ltd
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Permission for a development which will consist of the following: First floor extension to rear of
existing two storey office building and all associated site development works.
The proposed development is located within the Shambles_10 subbasin, this waterbody has been
assigned Poor WFD Status 2019-2024, with an objective of Restore to Good Status by 2027. Urban
Wastewater and Urban Rub-off have been identified as significant pressures on this waterbody.
The proposed development is in an area of high groundwater vulnerability which is underlain by
a Regionally important fissured aquifer, Monaghan town Groundwater Status was assigned Good
Status 2019-2024.
The application details that the wastewater is to the public sewer via an existing connection ,
however no details of the Úisce Eireann connection have been provided with the application. A
water protection checklist has not been included with the application. There are no drainage
details shown on the site plan. Given the proximity to the River Shambles it is recommended that
a CEMP and Waste Management plan are requested.
I recommend that the following additional information is requested:
1. A fully completed water protection checklist.
2. Confirmation of Feasibility from Úisce Eireann that Monaghan WWTP has the capacity to
accept wastewater arising from the development.
3. Submit a revised site layout plan, scale 1:500, demonstrating the following:
All surface/storm water drainage systems (outlined in blue).
The directional flow of all surface water pipelines.
All associated discharge points and outfalls.
All foul water drainage systems (outlined in red).
4. (i) 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.
(ii) An Asbestos Survey and Removal Plan for the proposed development works if asbestos
is present.
5. A Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). This plan shall be sufficient
to demonstrate that adequate measures will be in place for the construction phase to
ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters to any waters.
The Construction and Environmental Management Plan shall take account of best
practice and the guidance produced by Inland Fisheries Ireland titled “Guidelines on
Protection of Fisheries during Construction Works in and Adjacent to Waters 2016”.
Signed: Date: 9th of April 2026