HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560462 - Report Received from Internal Staff - Environment No 2 (2)ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
To Planning
From: Kieran Kerley, Environment Section
Ref: 2560462, Fergal Mc Crudden, Knocknagrave, Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan
Agent: Paraic Fay
This application is for planning permission to demolish 1 No. existing poultry house (and ancillary
structures) and to construct 2 No. poultry houses, 1 No. ancillary store and 1 No. Manure loading
area together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s) and soiled water tank(s)
and site works associated with the above development at Knocknagrave, Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan
as per application no. 25/60462.
The proposed development is located close to the Mountain Water 030, also known as the
Knocknagrave Stream. This waterbody has been classified as good status 2019-2024 with a maintain
as good 2027 objective. The site is also located on the Knockatallon groundwater body, a productive
fissured/karstified bedrock of good status and in an area of low groundwater vulnerability. The WFD
characterisation has identified agriculture (pasture and farmyards) as a significant pressure in this
waterbody. The development site is also located 1.1km east of the Sliabh Beagh Natura 2000 site.
In order to make a fully informed decision on the application the following additional information,
outlined in bold was requested with observations outlined in red.
1. A farmer full Nutrient Management Plan for the holding which takes into account all organic
fertilisers, soiled waters and effluents produced by the bovine and poultry aspects of the
enterprise that are intended to be spread on the holding.
Applicant has communicated that he doesn’t keep any cattle on the holding so original
Nitrogen statement for the holding will suffice.
2. Submit a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), this plan shall take
account of 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.
This has been submitted as part of the FI requested
3. (i) 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.
This has been submitted as part of the FI requested
(ii) An Asbestos Survey and Removal Plan for the proposed or completed demolition works.
Applicant does not believe that the building, which was constructed in the 1990’s, contains
any asbestos based materials but will conduct an asbestos survey before commencement
of demolition.
4. Demonstration of calculations and information sources used in determining the current and
proposed ammonia production of the poultry enterprise.
Information submitted states that using system OW2004 09V1 ammonia emissions are
reduced as per application.
5. Revised letter from CLR Co-Op detailing the arrangement to collect poultry litter on a weekly
basis from the proposed development.
Letter received from CLR Co-Op dated 27/03/2026.
Given this additional information received I have no objection to planning permission for
this development subject to the following conditions;
ENV 1 GAP Regulations
The development/facility shall be operated in accordance with the European Union (Good Agricultural
Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations, 2025.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
ENV 2 Building specification
All buildings shall be designed and built in accordance with Department of Agriculture, Food & the
Marine specifications.
Reason: In the interest of orderly development.
ENV 3 Utilization of soiled waters.
(i) All soiled waters shall be directed to a storage tank.
(ii) no polluting matter including soiled water shall discharge or be allowed to discharge to
any stream, river, watercourse, groundwater body or to the public road.
(iii) All soiled waters shall be collected, stored and utilised in accordance with the European
Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations, 2025.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
ENV 4 Disposal of uncontaminated surface water
a) All uncontaminated roof water from buildings and yard water shall be separately collected
and discharged in a sealed system to existing drains, streams or adequate soakpits and shall
not discharge or be allowed to discharge to the foul effluent drains, foul effluent and slurry
storage tanks or to the public road.
b) All drainage works shall be carried out in accordance with agreed details.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
ENV 5 Storage of Organic Fertiliser
All organic fertiliser generated by the development shall stored in accordance with the requirements
of the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations, 2025.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
ENV 6 Utilisation of Organic Fertiliser
All organic fertiliser generated by the proposed development shall be utilised in accordance with the
details submitted to the Planning Authority and in accordance with the European Union (Good
Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations, 2025.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
ENV 7 Contractor/Haulier
Organic fertiliser shall be taken offsite by the contractor/haulier as stated in the planning application.
This contractor must be registered with the Department of Agriculture Food and Marine and the
organic fertiliser shall be utilized in accordance with the requirements of the European Union (Good
Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations, 2025. Any changes in contractor shall be
agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
ENV 8 Poultry/Livestock Type & Numbers
There shall be no change in poultry type or increase in the numbers of poultry being accommodated
at this site unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
ENV 9 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 shall conform to one of
the following;
i. Economic operator shall utilise EPA Article 27 By-Product notification in
moving greenfield soil and stone material from one site to another. Official
copy of Registration from the EPA noting soil movements shall be submitted
to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development
or
ii. If using waste material as infill and prior to acceptance of material a valid
permit must be issued by Monaghan County Council under the Waste
Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 as
amended.
or
iii. Buy topsoil material as a product for final landscaping purposes only.
Documentation demonstrating purchase shall be submitted to Planning
Authority.
3. The site shall be managed in accordance with the Construction Environmental Management
Plan (CEMP) and Resource and Waste Management Plan submitted. The implementation of
these plans shall be overseen by a suitably qualified person.
4. An asbestos survey and removal plan(if applicable) shall be completed in advance of
demolition works.
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.
ENV 10 Pollution Control
The site shall be managed in a manner which prevents the discharge of polluting matter to any
waters.
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 11 Ammonia Abatement
Within six months from date of grant of planning permission, an ammonia management programme
outlining ammonia reduction measures, including timeframes for implementation, appropriate for the
site, shall be submitted to the planning authority. The ammonia management programme shall be
reviewed annually, and a copy of the reviewed ammonia management programme shall be submitted
annually to Monaghan County Council by December 31st. The reduction in ammonia emissions from
the site using Best Techniques (BAT) shall be detailed in the annual ammonia management
programme Available.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health.
Prepared By : Kieran Kerley
Environmental Technician DATE: 17/04/2026
Approved : Date: 17/04/2026