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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560418 - F.I. Received Doc. - Demolition Report Planning reference 25/60418 Invitation Demolition report Re: 25/60418 - permission to refurbish and convert a 3 storey terrace town house to apartments with localised external staircase to the rear for access to first and second floor apartments and extension/refurbishment of rear building, this consists of 2no. 1 bed apartments, 1no. studio apartment and maintaining shop front on ground floor including all associated site works at 2 main street cornamucklaglass ballybay 1. Demolition and Construction Waste Management It is proposed that once construction activities commence, a secure compound will be created within the construction phase of the development site. This compound will include storage areas and dedicated containers for waste materials generated by the construction site activities. • Clearly labelled spill kits will be made available within the compound, complete with instructions on their usage for the clean-up of fuel/oil spills. • Secure, impermeable storage units will be allocated for the storage of all plant oils and liquid construction materials. • Weekly inspections will be carried out on all diesel-powered generators by a delegate of the project manager to ensure that there are no diesel or oil leaks. • Containers that have residual quantities of oils, greases, and hydrocarbon-based liquids will be stored in a dedicated, impermeable container with clear labels. • To guarantee the correct segregation of waste materials, the construction site manager will be responsible for instructing all staff through clear signage and verbal instruction. • The staff will be accountable for site housekeeping and the proper segregation of • The Resource and Waste Manager (RWM) will maintain a written record of all quantities and types of waste transported off-site. These records will be kept in a Waste File at the Project office. • The RWM will ensure all waste haulage drivers have an appropriate Waste Collection Permit for the transportation of waste loads, and that all waste materials are taken to a licensed or permitted waste facility in compliance with the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2007 (SI No. 820 of 2007) and others. • It is proposed to collect and store waste materials in separate, clearly labelled skips and suitable containers in a separate waste storage area in the site compound. These materials will be collected by a Permitted Waste Contractor who holds an appropriate Waste Collection permit in compliance with Waste Management Regulations. They will be disposed of or processed further at appropriate Permitted / Licensed Waste Facilities. RECEIVED: 13/05/2026 • Before the start of the Project, the RWM will identify a permitted Waste Contractor(s) who will be responsible for collecting and disposing of all inert and hazardous wastes generated from the project works. • The RWM will keep copies of all Waste Collection Permits and copies of the Waste Facility Permit or Waste Licence for the facilities where waste materials are exported to. The RWM will ensure that all Permits/Licences are valid and up-to-date. • Before being transported off-site, all waste soils will be classified as inert, non- hazardous, or hazardous as per the EPA’s Waste Classification Guidance. This is to ensure that waste material is transported by an appropriately permitted waste collection permit holder and taken to an appropriately permitted or licensed waste facility. 2. On-site Resource Management & Waste Management This section of the RWMP articulates how the main contractor intends to curtail construction waste and how the recycling and re-purposing of waste materials will be managed and encouraged. • Materials will be ordered "as-required", thereby preventing oversupply and potential damage to on-site stored bulk orders. • The methods for storing and handling materials will be designed in such a way that damage and consequent waste are kept to a minimum. • To reduce the volume of materials stored on site, a logical and efficient ordering sequence will be followed. • All personnel, including subcontractors, will be educated on correct waste disposal practices during their inductions and through regular toolbox talks. • Segregation of damaged concrete blocks and surplus aggregate materials will take place, and these will be stored off-site for potential use as hard standing material in upcoming projects. This strategy will lead to several notable benefits: o Decrease in the demand for new aggregate materials sourced from quarries o Reduction in the energy utilised for extraction, processing, and transport of virgin aggregates o Minimisation of HGV movements due to a decreased need for aggregate deliveries to the site o Less landfill space required for Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste disposal • Any excess wood will be segregated into specific skips and subsequently sent for recycling. • Plastics, whether from general waste or packaging, will be separated and stored in distinct skips. • Dedicated skips will be used for the storage of waste metals. RECEIVED: 13/05/2026 • Stripped topsoil will be retained in carefully managed bunds to guard against erosion and minimise the leaching of minerals from the soil. • Should any hazardous materials (e.g., unanticipated hotspots, underground tanks) be uncovered during the construction phase, they will be isolated. The task of managing the removal of such contaminated materials will fall under the purview of the Resource and Waste Manager (RWM) 3. Waste Soils and Stones Export – Article 27 Declarations Any surplus soils that are excavated and require off-site removal will undergo testing, to establish, whether they are hazardous or non-hazardous, in line with the EPA Waste Classification – List of Waste & Determining if Waste is Hazardous or Non-Hazardous. Soils that are non-hazardous may be appropriate for reuse on other construction sites and could potentially be classified as by-products in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011. Article 27 stipulates that materials deemed not to be waste but by-products must fulfil specific criteria and that a declaration of a material as a by-product must be reported to the EPA. In this respect, the EPA's publication “Guidance on Soil and Stone By-Products in the context of Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations – Version 3 June 2019" will serve as a key reference point. Figure 6 outlines the methodical process employed to determine whether a material is classified as waste or a by-product. RECEIVED: 13/05/2026 Figure 6 - Decision tree for determining whether a material is a by-product All records pertaining to Article 27 declarations, WAC Analytical Tests and assessments will be kept on-site under the stewardship of the Resource and Waste Manager (RWM). 4. Waste Record Keeping The RWM is obligated to maintain an accurate record of all types and quantities of waste reused, recycled, or transported off-site during the course of the project. These records will be kept in a Waste File located at the project office. Every load of waste that is taken off-site should have the following details documented: • The type of waste along with the EWC Code and a brief description. • The volume of the waste that was collected. • The Waste Collection Permit Number of the waste collection contractor, the collection receipt, and the vehicle registration number. • The destination of the waste load including the Waste Permit / Licence number of the facility. RECEIVED: 13/05/2026 • A detailed explanation of how the waste will be treated at the facility i.e., disposal, Recovery or Export For all waste destined for re-use, recovery, recycling, or disposal, verified and validated tracking and authorisation documents will be maintained. Justifications will also be provided whenever a disposal option is chosen. Upon request, these waste records will be furnished to Monaghan County Council. 5. Resource & Construction Waste Auditing The Resource and Waste Management Plan's efficiency and execution will be assessed through quarterly audits conducted by the RWM over the entirety of the construction phase. These audits will primarily concentrate on the materials input into the project and the resultant waste, identifying: Resources: • The extent to which resource management was incorporated into the design of the project's buildings and spaces. • The reutilisation and recycling of existing on-site materials prior to development, including soil, buildings, and structures. • The repurposing of excess materials from previous development projects, such as office cabins, fencing, aggregates, and concrete products. • The potential for additional opportunities to manage resources in the future Waste The audits will additionally delve into the operational aspects and management strategies that contribute to waste generation, pinpointing suitable rectifying measures when necessary. Inspections of the waste storage areas will be performed and documented weekly, addressing concerns related to housekeeping, improper storage, and waste segregation. The RWM will catalogue the audit findings in a quarterly audit report. This report will encompass details about the types and quantities of waste generated, final treatment methods, and associated costs. The conclusive Waste Audit will scrutinise the methods of resource management, locations and methods of waste generation, and how to minimise waste production in upcoming projects. RECEIVED: 13/05/2026 6. Waste Export Permits/Licenses All vehicles exiting the site containing any waste material shall be inspected by the gate man to ensure that they display on the side of the vehicle a Waste Collection Permit number. Where a Waste Collection Permit number is not displayed the RWM shall be notified and the vehicle shall be instructed to return the waste load to the specific area on the site and will not be allowed exit the site with the waste load. Once a groundworks contractor and a Main Contractor have been appointed, the associated Waste Collection Permits for vehicles exporting materials off-site and the receiving facility Waste Facility Permits / Waste Licenses shall be maintained by the RWM and issued to Monaghan County Council. RECEIVED: 13/05/2026