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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560524 - Report Received from Internal Staff - EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL REPORT To: Martina Smite (A/Executive Scientist) From: Caitriona Gaffney (A/Senior Executive Technician – Waste Team) Re: 25/60524 Pauline McKenna Consultants: McGuigan Architects Permission: 1_demolition of existing two-storey dwelling, associated outbuildings & agricultural buildings, 2_erection of a replacement two-storey dwelling, carport & attached domestic garage, 3_erection of a single-storey replacement outbuilding for use ancillary to existing agricultural lands, 4_new vehicular entrance with gates and piers & landscaped driveway, 5_installation of new waste water treatment system & percolation area, 6_ all associated site works Location: Billises/Telaydan Td,, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Date: 17/04/2026 Environmental Report Background Additional information has been provided: The applicant has stated that a Construction and Demolition and By-Products Waste Management Plan together with an asbestos survey and removal plan would be better provided by the selected contractor prior to commencement, and have asked that this is attached to the conditions of planning permission. A Supplementary Agricultural Form has been submitted. Following clarification from the agent cattle are bought in over spring & sold at winter. No cattle to be housed/outwintered. This has been confirmed in the supplementary planning application form for agricultural developments submitted with the FI. I note that the old version of the Water Protection Plan Checklist has been submitted and not updated checklist as per 2025-2031 County Development Plan. There are no objections to this application subject to the following conditions; ENV 1 GAP Regulations a) The development hereby approved shall be operated in accordance with the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2025, as amended. Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health. ENV 4 Storage of Organic Fertiliser b) The proposed development shall not be used to house any livestock. ENV 6 Livestock c) There shall be no increase in the number of livestock being accommodated at this site unless otherwise agreed with in writing by the Planning Authority Reason: In the interest of orderly development. ENV 9 Pollution Control d) The site shall be managed in a manner which prevents the discharge of polluting matter to any waters. e) 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. f) The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are in place. Reason: In the interest of environmental protection and public health g) 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. Therefore, two months prior to commencement of development the applicant shall submit to the Planning Authority, Monaghan County Council, for approval: 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. ii. An asbestos survey and removal plan for the proposed demolition works. h) The developer shall ensure that adequate measures and precautions are in place for the construction phase to ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters discharging from the site to any watercourse. These measures shall take account of the Guidance produced by Inland Fisheries Ireland titled “Requirements for the Protection of Fisheries Habitat during Construction and Development Works at River Sites”, available to download at https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/documents/624-guidelines-on-protection-of- fisheries-during-construction-works-in-and-adjacent-to-waters/file.html i) 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 notification in moving soil infill material from one site to another. EPA registration notification 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 in accordance with 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. j) 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. k) Monaghan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland shall be informed promptly of an accidental spillage of sediment laden waters, fuel, machine oil or any polluting discharge which may threaten the quality of any watercourse or groundwater body. l) Any fuels, oils, greases, hazardous liquid wastes and hydraulic fluids within the site area shall be stored on site, away from any watercourses in a bunded, leak-proof, and lockable storage area. Note that bunds are to be designed to contain 110% of the capacity of the largest storage container located within the bund. 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. m) Material storage, fuel handling, parking areas and other yard activities shall be managed in a manner which prevents the discharge of polluting matter to ground or surface water. n) The site shall be managed in a manner which prevents the discharge of polluting matter to any waters. o) The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are in place. Signed: Date: 17/04/2026 __________________ Caitriona Gaffney A/Senior Executive Technician Approved By: Date:30/04/26