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From: Peter Deery (Environment Section – Water Team).
Re: 26/60320 Seamus McKenna.
Permission: Permission for the construction of an agricultural entrance and all associated site
works.
Location Feebaghbane, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan.
Date: 12/08/2026
Background
The proposed development is located on a locally important aquifer in an area of low groundwater
vulnerability. The development site is located within the Blackwater [Monaghan]_SC_010
subcatchment, and within the Scotstown_020 subbasin which has been assigned High status under
the Water Framework Directive (2019 - 2024), with an objective of Protect. A Water Protection Plan
checklist has not been submitted as part of the application.
The application states that there will be no foul water or surface water arising from the proposed
development.
Recommendation
I have no objection to permission subject to the following conditions:
a) One month prior to commencement of the development, the applicant shall submit a fully
completed Water Protection Plan checklist.
b) 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.
c) The developer shall ensure that adequate measures and precautions are in place for the
construction phase to ensure there is no discharge of polluting matter/sediment laden waters
discharging from the site 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”, 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
d) Monaghan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland shall be informed immediately 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.
e) 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: 12/08/2026
Peter Deery
A/Senior Executive Technician