HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660226 - Report Received from Internal Staff - EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
To: Kieran Duffy (Senior Executive Engineer)
From: Caitriona Gaffney (A/Senior Executive Technician – Waste Team)
Re: 26/60226 Cian McKevitt
Consultants: Smith & Associates Architects
Permission: permission for the construction of new single storey extensions to side & front of
existing single storey detached dwelling, alterations to elevations and internal layout
of existing dwelling, demolish existing domestic garage, construction new detached
domestic garage, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area,
landscaping, boundaries and all associated site works
Location: Carrickartagh, Corduff, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, A81 EH95
Date: 30/06/2026
Background
The proposed development lies in an area of extreme groundwater vulnerability, overlying a poor
aquifer. The development is in the Proules_010 Catchment which is classified as poor status in
accordance with the Water Framework Directive.
Foul Water will discharge to a new treatment system. I note the file has been sent to the EHO for
comment.
Surface water will discharge to soakpits.
Recommendation
I have no objection to planning subject to the following conditions:
a) 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. Therefore, one month prior to
commencement of development the applicant shall submit to the planning authority the
following:
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 development works.
b) One month prior to commencement of development, the applicant shall submit a Water
Protection Plan checklist for the proposed development.
c) The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are
in place.
d) The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for the 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”.
e) 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.
f) Any hazardous waste and/or oil/fuel storage containers temporary or otherwise to be bunded
and shall be disposed / recovered at an appropriately permitted facility in accordance with
the requirements of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended. Please note that bunds
are to be designed to contain 110 % of the capacity of the largest storage container located
within the bund.
g) Facilities shall be provided for the collection and segregation of waste including general waste,
recyclable waste and food waste. Wastes shall be collected for recycling/reuse whenever
feasible or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 as
amended.
h) 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
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.
Signed: Date: 30/06/2026
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Caitriona Gaffney
A/ Senior Executive Technician
Approved By: Date: 30/06/2026
Kieran Duffy
Senior Executive Engineer