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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560508 - Report Received from Internal Staff - EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL REPORT To: Planning Section. From: Peter Deery (Environment Section – Water Team). Re: 25/60508 Board of Trustees of Tyrone Guthrie Centre Permission: Permission for proposed works which will comprise of alterations to existing Potting Sheds and change of use to Artist's Studios (previously approved PL 19/574). Works will include an increase in floor area, alterations to the floor plan and elevations, development of a ramp access, canopy and alterations to the external staircase to the tower. Also, pergola/ramp link between Potting Sheds and Dance Studio and internal alterations to Dance Studio. All to include external works and connections/alterations to site services and all associated site works. All within the curtilage of a Recorded Protected Structure, ref No. 41401716. Location Annaghmakerig House, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan. Date: 29/06/2026 Background The following additional information was requested: a) A fully completed Water Protection Plan checklist. A fully completed Water Protection Plan checklist has been submitted with the additional information. b) A revised site layout plan, scale 1:500, demonstrating the following: - All existing/proposed surface/storm water drainage systems (outlined in blue). - The directional flow of all surface water pipelines. - All associated discharge points and outfalls. - All existing/proposed foul water drainage systems (outlined in red). A revised site layout demonstrating the above has been submitted with the additional information. c) A wastewater characterisation report to include volumes of all wastewaters to be generated. The report shall consider the relevant EPA Code of Practice. A wastewater characterisation report and Wastewater Treatment System Design Specification report has been submitted with the additional information. The report proposed a new 50 PE BAF treatment system, 150m2 sand polishing filter, and 1,250m2 infiltration bed. The proposed design utilises the existing wastewater treatment system as additional primary storage prior to the proposed treatment system. d) An assessment of the existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area i. The assessment shall demonstrate the capacity of the existing wastewater treatment system to treat the proposed wastewater loadings prior to discharge to percolation area. ii. The assessment shall demonstrate the suitability of the existing percolation area to further treat wastewater from the treatment system. iii. The assessment shall include proposals (if required) for upgrade of the system to serve the proposed development. iv. The assessment and proposals shall take account of the requirement of the relevant EPA Code of Practice and shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person. As per C above, a new 50 PE BAF treatment system, sand polishing filter, and infiltration bed has been proposed as part of the additional information. Recommendation 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. b) If infilling material is required to be imported onsite the applicant or economic operator shall: i. 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 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. c) One month prior to commencement, submit 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. d) 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. e) 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 or drains. 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 f) All storm water shall discharge to a soak pit designed in accordance with the infiltration report submitted. g) The proposed wastewater treatment system, sand polishing filter, and infiltration bed shall be installed in accordance with the Wastewater Treatment System Design Specification report. h) The proposed wastewater treatment system shall be maintained as per manufacturers specifications. i) Sludge’s/solid wastes arising from the desludging of the wastewater treatment system shall be collected by a suitably permitted collector in accordance with the Waste Management Act, 1996 as amended. j) 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. k) 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. Signed: Date: 29/06/2026 Peter Deery A/Senior Executive Technician