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Home My WebLink About2560489 - F.I. Received Doc. - Environmental Protection Plan ChecklistMONAGHAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES Environment Protection Plan Checklist This is a checklist to be completed by applicant to be backed up by an appropriate level of detail depending. To be accompanied by a Site Drainage Plan – as set out in the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025 – 2031. General Site and Water Body Details Planning Ref. No. 2560489 Applicant Connolly Partnership Townland Doohamlat Water Supply Source Doohamlet Group Water Scheme X Co-ordinate 1 276670 Y Co-ordinate 1 320650 WFD River Sub Catchment2 Dromore_SC_010 WFD River Sub Basin2 Major Lough Stream_010 WFD River Waterbody latest Status 2 Status Year WFD River Waterbody Risk2 At risk Poor 2019 - 2024 WFD River Waterbody Objective2 No Groundwater Vulnerability Extreme Vulnerability Aquifer Importance Poor aquifer Proximity to sensitive receptors (Private Wells, Public and Private Water Supply Sources, Amenity Areas, SPA’s, SAC’s , NHA) (meters) Dug well approximately 608 m northeast of the development. Doohamlet GWS pNHA (001607) Lough Smiley 4000m east & pNHA (001268) Cordoo Lough 4000m northwest Proximity to nearest watercourse (culverted or open), wetland or lake (meters) A stream running along the west boundary approximately 88m from the proposed development Existing EPA Licence (insert licence no) None Existing Section 4 licence (insert licence no) None Proposed Development Is the development entirely or part of one of the following? (tick) RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 Domestic dwelling Agricultural (cattle/dairy) Industrial-food related Public Works Agricultural (mushrooms) Industrial-non food Housing ✓ Agricultural (poultry) Quarrying/extractive industries Institutional Agricultural (piggery) Transport related Commercial/Retail Other agricultural – specify below Filling station/Fuel depot Mixed Use Development Other Waste Permit Type of wastewater Produced by the proposed development (tick) No wastewater produced Four and surface water Domestic type waste waters <5m3 per day Individual dwellings would produce <5m3 per day Domestic type waste waters >5m3 per day 4 Whole development likely to produce >5m3 per day Waste waters produced from any trade, food, preparation or business 4 N/A Wheel wash, vehicle wash, cooling waters 4 N/A Waste waters produced from quarrying etc 4 N/A Other waste waters 4 N/A Have proposals for Wastewater Management during the operational phase and full details of same been included with the application? (tick) Public Sewer Connection details (Uisce Eireann) Connection to the Uisce Eireann sewer Existing Wastewater Treatment System N/A Proposed new onsite wastewater treatment system None No wastewater generated N/A Have proposals for Waste Facility aftercare and use been included with the application? (tick) Agricultural Improvement Plan where applicable N/A Closure plan and aftercare details N/A Proposed water sampling locations clearly identified N/A License or Lease agreement for the site if not owned by the applicant. N/A Fuel or Outdoor Material Storage for Non-Domestic Developments - operational phase (tick) Number of fuel storage tanks existing or proposed on site? N/A Are fuel storage tanks bunded 5? N/A Any liquid / feedstuffs / organic / chemical / waste oil storage on outdoor sites ? N/A Proposals for protection of water receptors during the Construction Phase Has a CEMP relating to water protection and waste management been included with the application? Yes it will be included as part of the Further Information response Name of person appointed to oversee the implementation of the CEMP. Will be appointed before construction starts Hard Surface and Open Yard Areas for Non Domestic Developments (tick) Footprint of proposed development including yard areas in m2 N/A RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 Is there potential for soiled yard areas from material, product waste or manure handling, fuel dispensing, silt and soil, yard washing etc. N/A If yes, are silt trap(s), interceptor(s), soiled water tanks or other control measures shown on drainage plan? N/A Has the use of SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems – http://www.susdrain.org ) been included in the design of this development? N/A Development History – All Developments (tick) Have previous pollution prevention planning conditions been complied with 6? N/A Does existing development have an up to date (as constructed) site drainage plan? N/A Is the existing/proposed development sewered or unsewered? Sewered If unsewered, is the existing wastewater treatment system fit for purpose7? N/A Has the storm water drainage system been examined and/or surveyed for misconnections? N/A Is there an existing Certificate of Registration or Waste Facility Permit at the site? No Checklist of items to be included on the Site Drainage Plan (tick) Location of lakes, watercourse, wells used for water supply, or karst features on or within 25m of domestic or 100m of non-domestic development site A stream running along the west boundary of the proposed development Location of all clean drainage outfall points On drainage plan Foul water drainage system (in Red) On drainage plan Storm water drainage system (in Blue) On drainage plan Soiled yard area, soiled water drainage and management system N/A Storm water management system, including silt traps, oil interceptor(s) and SUDS facilities Yes Location of waste water treatment facilities N/A Location of fuel storage tank(s) N/A Stream/Lake/Wetland/Riparian Corridors/Wells A stream running along the west boundary of the proposed development Footnotes and Useful Information 1Projection in the Irish Grid 2WFD information available online at www.catchments.ie WFD mapping available online at https://gis.epa.ie/EPAMaps/Water 3Available in the groundwater mapping section www.gsi.ie 4If a trade efluent or discharge >5m3 of domestic type wastewater to ground is proposed a Section 4 discharge licence may be required https://monaghan.ie/environment/discharge-licences/ Proposals for wastewater treatment shall be sufficient to demonstrate that the discharge will not cause deterioration in water quality of the receiving water body in accordance with the requirements of the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 as amended and the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Groundwater) Regulations 2010 as amended. 5Guidance on Best practice for Oil Storage (BPGCS05) and note requirements of Building Regulations. RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 6Have previous planning conditions been complied with e.g. Has certification of installation for previously granted wastewater treatment system been required and if so, has it been submitted with this application. 7Refer to EPA Guidance at: https://www.epa.ie/publications/compliance--enforcement/waste- water/2021_CodeofPractice_Web.pdf 8 Refer to Water Body, Sensitive Waters and Sensitive Land Maps in the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031. Abbreviations WFD Water Framework Directive SAC Special Area of Conservation SPA Special Protection Area NHA Natural Heritage Area EPA Environment Protection Agency CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan For Office Use: Sensitivity of Location – Is the development located upstream of a high river quality site 8? Is the development located within a good status waterbody 8? Is the development located in the catchment of a water supply source 8? Is the development located within the Source Protection Zone (SPZ) of a groundwater supply source 8? Does the development require a discharge licence to surface or ground waters under the Water Pollution Acts? Risk to waters in relation to scale of development, previous planning/environmental history, IPPC or EIA aspects, site management and location in a sensitive area Applicant: Connolly Partnership Agent: Emma Yore (Coyle Environmental Ltd) Date 16th June 2026 RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 1 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Appendix Riparian Buffer Zone RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 2 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Riparian Buffer Zone Riparian Buffer Zones (RBZ) are areas of land adjacent to rivers, streams and drains, removed from production or hard non-biological features and containing permanent vegetation. Properly designed and targeted buffer zones can have significant multiple benefits for water quality, biodiversity and climate. The riparian zone includes the bank and vegetation running along the watercourse. The Inland Fisheries Ireland published the IFI Planning for Watercourses in the Urban Environment (2020), this strategy is designed “not only protect watercourses and their associated riparian zones in urban areas but also provide other benefits important for the well-being of people living nearby”. The riparian zone is an integral part of any watercourse, serving both ecological and practical functions from a human point of view. This vegetated zone provides bank stability during flood conditions and filters pollutants out of surface water before it reaches a watercourse or lake. For Riparian Buffer Zones to be effective in reducing surface water runoff or pollutants from entering waterbodies, they must be correctly located, planned and established to adequately protect the water body and intercept the potential nutrient, sediment or chemical losses. As such the design of a new riparian zone should be tailored to the site and consideration given to the locally abundant native species. Design Considerations The recommended buffer zone width for smaller channels (<10) is 20m or greater. The determined width should be tailored to site specific circumstances, river reach or lakeshore characteristics. It is important that the buffer zone is wide enough to protect the ecological integrity of the river and takes into account the human history of the area. In the IFI Planning for Watercourses in the Urban Environment (2020) strategy the riparian buffer is subdivided into three separate zones, each with a different function, width, vegetation type and use. See Figure 1. The focus of our project is the initial 10m streamside zone. The main function of this zone is to protect the physical integrity of the stream ecosystem, planted with native riparian vegetation and very restricted usage. RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 3 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Figure 1. Three Buffer Subzones (IFI) The IFI guidelines also set out four steps to good riparian and river planning for urban areas, 1. Protect the streamside riparian zone. 2. Construct a middle zone. 3. Create an outer zone to incorporate sustainable urban drainage systems. 4. Rehabilitate the instream channel. See IFI Good Riparian planning description in Figure 2. Figure 2 . Zone description from good riparian planning (IFI) RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 4 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Riparian vegetation type plays a key role in how RBZs function. Trees facilitate uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus, whereas dense grass cover facilitates sediment trapping. When establishing a new native riparian buffer zone, careful planning is needed in order to achieve the most suitable plant community and structure for the site, so as to optimise the various ecological and protective benefits to the aquatic ecosystem (Native Woodland Establishment GPC9 & GPC10 (Forest Service, 2015b)). The aim is to create an appropriate 10-25 m wide RBZ, comprising natural ground vegetation and strategically planted groups of trees and shrubs. The principal factors to consider when establishing new native riparian buffer zone on a are as follows: • location • design at the landscape level • use/feasibility of colonisation through natural regeneration • species choice for planting • planting patterns • size/type of adjacent waterbody • the orientation of the river channel (which dictates light penetration). The site-specific details will inform the landscape design, native species present in the local area and planting design. Site Specifics Existing riparian vegetation includes Improved Agricultural Grassland and Bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.) scrub. The far bank has treelines of Birch (Betula spp.), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Willow (Salix spp.) and Bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.). The RBZ design includes two zones, with two different planting plans. The first zone is an area of limited width or in areas where surface water drainage management is located. The second zone is a large area where a biodiversity area with greater variety can be established. RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 5 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Figure 3. Riparian Buffer Zones 1 & 2. Zone 1 This larger area provides an opportunity for a biodiversity area with a greater variety of plants can be established. Native trees can be planted with an understory of shade tolerant plants. Alder and birch trees may be planted in groups of three trees, to create a m ulti-stem clump, and as single trees providing variety in shading to the understory layer. Ferns and sedges should be planted in groups and swathes throughout the zone in more shaded areas or beneath trees. The woodland area may be surrounded by a wildflower meadow. Zone 1 Zone 2 RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 6 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Figure 4. An example of a suitable planting plan for Zone 1 Zone 2 The planting in Zone 2 will include the existing vegetation in the first 3m. The area closer to the development involves planting over surface water drainage pipe areas. Shallow-rooted plant species should be utilized in this area and should be planted up as a native wildflower meadow. This area will need to be managed to promote biodiversity. Figure 5. An example of a suitable planting plan for Zone 2. RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 7 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Creating the RBZ Existing riparian vegetation on the site should be identified and efforts made to retain all native vegetation. Non-native species may be removed if in direct competition with the native flora. Where vegetation removal is needed for the drainage installation works, this should be kept to a minimum and be conducted outside the bird nesting season 1st March -31st August, to comply with Section 22 of the Wildlife Act 1976 (as amended). Once the installation of the drainage system is complete the ground throughout the RBZ should be finished with topsoil, levelled and prepared for planting. The ground should be aerated to remove any compaction prior to planting. This will allow ease of pl anting and for the new flora to establish successfully. Alder and birch trees may be planted in groups of three trees, to create a multi -stem clump, and as single trees providing variety in shading to the understory layer. Ferns and sedges should be planted in groups and swathes throughout the zone in more shaded areas or beneath trees. The grass and herbaceous zone will be seeded onto prepared bare soils and thoroughly watered in. The area will require protection, such as tree guards and fencing to prevent access to this area while the plants establish. The wildflower meadow should be cut and lifted (removal of hay from meadow area) once a year in September/ October, to maximized biodiversity and maintain the meadow habitat. There should be no use of fertilisers or pesticides withing the RBZ. Recommended Plant Species Trees Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) Zone: 1 Flowering March-April. Deciduous. Native. Height: To 20m, but frequently smaller. Abundant. Damp or wet base-rich to mildly acidic soils, woods, lake and streamsides. Willow (Salix spp.) Zone: 1 Catkins open March-April. Deciduous. Native. Shrub or small tree, to 10m. Very frequent in damp or wet ground, woods, hedges, streamsides, marshes. Early colonist of damp waste ground. Birch (Betula spp.) Zone 1 Flowering April-May. RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 8 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Small-medium sized deciduous trees, to 20m. Silver Birch: Slender tree, drooping twigs. White bark with dark ridges and cracks. Occasional on light, well-drained acidic soil. Downy Birch: Bushier tree, not pendulous. Downy leaves without slender point at tip. Darker bark. Widespread, can be locally abundant. Prefers wetter, acidic, peaty soils. Woods, roadsides, open heaths, cut-away bogs. Native, also frequently planted. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) Zone 1 Flowering: April-June. Deciduous shrub or small tree. Native. Height: To 10m. Common in hedgerows, fields and woodland. Dislikes very wet or acidic soils. Native, also frequently planted. Bramble (Rubus fructicosus agg.) Zone 1 Flowering May-September, fruiting August-October. Deciduous shrub. Native. Height/spread: 1-3m Widespread, often invasive. Woods, wasteland, hedges, arable land. Wildflowers Purple-loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering time: June-September. Perennial. Native. Whorls of red-purple flowers in tall spikes. Stiff erect stems, height 60-100cm. Found in damp meadows, by streams and rivers. Nettle (Urtica dioica) Zone 1 Flowering time: June-August. Perennial. Native. Height 30-120cm. Important food-plant for the caterpillars of Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and Red Admiral butterflies. Very common throughout Ireland, especially on phosphate-enriched soils. Buttercup Spp. Zones 1 & 2 Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) Flowering time: May - August. Perennial. Native. Height to 60cm. Very common and widespread. RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 9 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) Flowering time: May - September. Perennial. Native. Height: to 70cm. Very common on roadsides and in fields. Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering time: June-September. Perennial. Native. A tall erect plant, height: 60-120 cm Abundant on damp roadsides, fields, watersides and in marshes Common Valarian (Valeriana officinalis) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering time: May-August. Perennial. Native. Height to 125cm. Very variable. Frequent on damp or wet ground in meadows, woods, ditches and by rivers White Clover (Trifolium repens) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering time: June-September. Perennial. Native. Ground cover plant. Very common on grassland, waste ground and roadsides. Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering time: July-September. Perennial. Native. Height up to 1m. Abundant on roadsides, grasslands and waste ground. Ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering: June-September. Perennial. Native. Height: 20-70cm Abundant throughout Ireland on roadsides, dry grassland and waste ground Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering time: April-June. Perennial. Native. Height: 15-60 cm. Can be common (except on very acid soils) in hedgebanks, woodland and on roadside s. Grasses and sedges Pendulous Sedge (Carex pendula) Zones 1 & 2 RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 10 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Flowering June-July. Perennial. Native, also garden escape. Very distinctive stout, tufted sedge with flowering stems to 150cm. Usually found on heavy, damp, clay soils. Shady woodland, stream edges, roadsides. Native. Common reed (Phragmites australis) Zones 1 & 2 (In water, or on the riverbank) Flowering: August-September. Deciduous perennial. Native. Stems 125-250cm. Very frequent at lake edges and in ditches, marshes and canals. Planted as reed-beds for water-purification. Meadow Fox-tail (Alopecurus pratensis) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering March-April. Perennial. Native. Height: 40-100cm. Prefers moist, fertile soil, avoiding water-logged or light, dry ground. Roadsides, fields, woodland edges. Downy Oat-grass (Helictotrichon pubescens) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering May-July. Perennial. Native. Found on unimproved neutral to calcareous grasslands, roadsides, dunes and banks. Red Fescue (Festuca rubra agg.) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering May - July. Perennial. Native. Very variable grass with several subspecies recognised. 15 -80cm. Widespread and can be very common in most grassy habitats. Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanatus) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering: June-July. Perennial. Native. Downy stems and leaves. Densely tufted stems, 30-70cm. Abundant, roadsides, waste ground, fields, gardens. Timothy-grass (Phleum pratense) Zones 1 & 2 Flowering July-August. Perennial. Native. Height 30-120cm. Widespread and common on roadsides, meadows and pastures. Ferns Hard Fern (Blechnum spicant) Zones 1 & 2 RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 11 Riparian Buffer Zone. June 2026 Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan Spores ripen June-August. Evergreen sterile fronds. Native. Fronds 15-75cm long. Damp, acidic heaths, woods, rocks, hedgebanks. Very frequent. Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) Zones 1 & 2 Spores ripen July-August. Deciduous or semi-evergreen. Native. Forms large stout clumps from thick rhizomes. 50-120cm. Abundant throughout Ireland. Prefers light, well-drained moist soils. Woodland, hedgebanks, roadsides, ditches, rocky hillsides. Soft Shield-fern (Polystichum setiferum) Zones 1 & 2 Spores ripen July-August. Semi-evergreen. Native. Short-stalked fronds, 30-120cm long. Prefers sloping ground. Shady hedgebanks, woods, roadsides and sheltered streamsides. RECEIVED: 20/07/2026 RECEIVED: 20/07/2026