HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560418 - Report Received from Internal Staff - EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
To: Planning
From: Martina Smith, Environment
Date: 26/11/25
Re: 25/60418 Thomas Kerr, 2 Main Street , Cornamuckglass, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Agent: Horizon Group
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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.
The proposed development is located on an area of moderate groundwater vulnerability which is
underlain by a poor locally important Aquifer. The development site is located within the
Dromore_40 sub-basin which has been assigned Poor Water Framework Directive status (2019 -
2024). Urban Wastewater, urban run-off and agriculture have been identified as a significant
pressure on this waterbody. The application includes demolition
The following additional information is requested;
1. A fully completed water protection checklist.
A water protection checklist has been included with AI
2. 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.
A construction and demolition plan has been included with AI however Section 2 of this report states
that “the 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 is not a permitted use of this material. A revised resource and waste management plan is required
prior toc commencement of development.
3. An Asbestos survey and removal plan for the proposed development works.
An asbestos survey has been included, this report identified no asbestos in the building
4. Submit a Confirmation of Feasibility from Úisce Eireann to accept wastewater arising
from the development.
A letter from Úisce Eireann has been included which outlines that the connection is feasible without
infrastructure upgrades.
I have no objection to planning permission subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for any construction phase to
ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters 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”. This document is 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
2. Applicant/developer is required to take all necessary precautions to prevent any risk of
flooding or pollution occurring to roadways and adjoining properties/lands during all
construction works/site works associated with this development/site and on completion of all
works.
3. 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.
4. The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are
in place.
5. 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.
6. 1 month Prior to commencement of development submit to Environment services for
approval , a revised 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. Note that it is not
permitted to reuse or store waste materials such as damaged concrete blocks and surplus
aggregate materials onsite, this must be collected by a suitability permitted collector in
accordance with the Waste Management Act, 1996 as amended.
7. If waste material arising from the development works is proposed for recovery at the
development site, a valid permit must be issued by Monaghan County Council in accordance
with the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. (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.
11. 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.
Signed:
Date: 21/05/2026