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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660165 - F.I. Received Doc. - Resource & waste management planCONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION AND BY-PRODUCTS RESOURCE & WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Proposed Development at Nos. 55 & 56 Dublin Street, Monaghan Eircodes: H18 X754 & H18 DT38 Applicants: Kieran Brady & Brian Brady Planning Authority: Monaghan County Council Prepared in accordance with: Best Practice Guidelines for the Preparation of Resource & Waste Management Plans for Construction & Demolition Projects, Environmental Protection Agency, 2021. 1. INTRODUCTION This site-specific Construction and Demolition and By-Products Resource & Waste Management Plan (RWMP) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development at Nos. 55 and 56 Dublin Street, Monaghan. The Plan has been prepared having regard to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publication Best Practice Guidelines for the Preparation of Resource & Waste Management Plans for Construction & Demolition Projects (2021). The purpose of this Plan is to establish procedures for the prevention, reduction, reuse, segregation, recycling, recovery and appropriate disposal of materials arising from the proposed construction and refurbishment works. The Plan shall be treated as a live document and shall be reviewed and updated by the appointed contractor, where necessary, prior to and during the construction works. 2. DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION The proposed development consists of: • The extension of the existing ground-floor retail unit at No. 56 Dublin Street through amalgamation with the adjoining premises at No. 55 Dublin Street, providing an enlarged retail floor area. • Internal alterations and reconfiguration works at ground-floor level. • Change of use and conversion of the existing unoccupied first and second floors of No. 55 Dublin Street into 2 No. self-contained one-bedroom studio apartments. • Associated internal alterations and upgrading works. RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 • Associated services and site development works. The proposed works relate to Protected Structures included within Appendix 1(b), Record of Protected Structures for Monaghan Town, of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025–2031: • RPS Ref. 41001180 • RPS Ref. 41001179 Accordingly, particular care shall be taken during the works to retain, protect and, where practicable, reuse existing historic building fabric and materials. 3. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN The principal objectives of this RWMP are to: 1. Prevent unnecessary generation of construction and demolition waste. 2. Maximise the retention and reuse of existing building fabric. 3. Identify materials capable of reuse within the proposed development. 4. Segregate waste materials at source wherever practicable. 5. Maximise recycling and recovery of materials that cannot be reused. 6. Minimise disposal of construction and demolition waste. 7. Ensure that all wastes leaving the site are transported and managed by appropriately authorised waste operators. 8. Maintain appropriate records relating to waste generated and removed from the site. 9. Protect the architectural and historic character of the Protected Structures. 10. Ensure compliance with relevant Irish waste legislation and EPA guidance. 4. WASTE MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY All materials generated during the works shall be managed in accordance with the waste hierarchy, with priority given to: Prevention → Preparation for Reuse → Recycling → Other Recovery → Disposal Disposal shall therefore be regarded as the least preferred option. RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 Where existing materials can safely and practically be retained within the building, retention shall be preferred over removal and replacement. 5. NATURE AND SCALE OF WORKS The proposed development primarily comprises the adaptation, refurbishment and change of use of existing buildings, rather than substantial demolition and new construction. Accordingly, the quantity of construction and demolition material generated is expected to be relatively limited. The principal material streams likely to arise include: • Existing timber and timber fittings. • Plaster and plasterboard. • Masonry, brick and blockwork from localised openings and alterations. • Metal. • Glass. • Existing doors, joinery and fittings. • Floor and wall finishes. • Packaging from new construction materials. • Electrical and plumbing components. • General mixed construction waste. • Small quantities of excavated material associated with service or site development works, where required. No large-scale demolition of the principal historic structures is proposed. 6. PRE-CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE AUDIT Prior to commencement of works, the Main Contractor shall review the areas affected by the proposed development to identify materials which can be: • Retained in situ; • Carefully removed and reinstated; • Reused elsewhere within the development; • Salvaged for reuse; • Recycled; or RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 • Otherwise recovered. Because the buildings are Protected Structures, the assessment shall place particular emphasis on the retention of original and historic materials. Items such as historic timberwork, doors, joinery, masonry, stone, metalwork and other architectural features shall not be treated as general demolition waste where they are capable of retention or conservation. Where removal is required, such materials shall be carefully dismantled rather than indiscriminately demolished, where practicable. 7. EXPECTED MATERIAL AND WASTE STREAMS Material / Waste Proposed Management Existing historic fabric Retain and repair in situ wherever practicable Reusable architectural elements Carefully remove, store and reuse Brick/block/masonry Reuse where suitable or segregate for recycling/recovery Timber Reuse where suitable; otherwise segregate for recycling/recovery Metals Segregate and send for recycling Glass Segregate for recycling where practicable Plasterboard/gypsum Segregate from other wastes and send to an appropriate facility Plastics Segregate and recycle where practicable Cardboard/paper packaging Segregate for recycling Electrical components/WEEE Separately store and transfer to an authorised facility Soil/stone Retain/reuse on site where suitable and lawful; otherwise manage appropriately General C&D waste Segregate where practicable and send to authorised recovery facility Hazardous materials, if identified Isolate and manage separately using appropriately authorised contractors RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 8. WASTE PREVENTION Waste prevention shall be incorporated into the construction process. Measures shall include: • Accurate ordering of construction materials. • Avoidance of unnecessary over-ordering. • Use of standard material dimensions where practicable. • Protection of materials from weather and accidental damage. • Appropriate storage of materials. • Returning unused materials to suppliers where arrangements permit. • Reuse of suitable existing materials. • Selection of products with reduced or recyclable packaging. • Avoidance of unnecessary removal of existing building fabric. • Coordination of services and openings to reduce abortive works. The Main Contractor shall brief relevant subcontractors on the requirements of this Plan. 9. PROTECTION AND REUSE OF HISTORIC MATERIALS Given the Protected Structure status of the buildings, particular importance shall be placed on avoiding unnecessary removal of historic fabric. Before demolition or opening-up works are undertaken, the contractor shall identify elements which are to be retained. Historic or potentially significant materials uncovered during the works shall be protected pending assessment. Where original materials must temporarily be removed to facilitate construction, they shall be: 1. Carefully dismantled; 2. Labelled where appropriate; 3. Stored in a dry and secure location; 4. Protected against damage; and 5. Reinstated where required. RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 The disposal of historic architectural features shall be avoided unless they are demonstrably unsuitable for retention or reuse. 10. ON-SITE SEGREGATION Waste materials shall be segregated at source wherever reasonably practicable. Separate containers or designated storage areas shall be provided, as appropriate, for materials including: • Timber; • Metal; • Masonry; • Plasterboard; • Glass; • Cardboard; • Plastics; • Mixed residual C&D waste; and • Hazardous materials, where encountered. Given the restricted nature of the town-centre site, the number and size of skips/containers shall be appropriate to the available working area. Where full segregation on site is impracticable due to spatial constraints, mixed C&D material shall be transferred to an appropriately authorised waste facility capable of further segregation, recycling and recovery. 11. STORAGE OF WASTE All waste shall be stored safely and securely pending removal. Skips and containers shall: • Be located so as not to obstruct public roads or footpaths unless separately authorised. • Be appropriately contained. • Be covered where necessary to prevent wind-blown litter and dust. • Be clearly identified where different waste streams are being segregated. • Not result in pollution of surface water or drainage systems. RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 Hazardous waste, if encountered, shall be stored separately in secure, suitable and appropriately labelled containers. 12. SOIL AND STONE / BY-PRODUCT MATERIAL Only limited ground disturbance is anticipated as part of the proposed development. Where clean soil and stone arise from minor site development or service works, consideration shall first be given to their appropriate reuse within the development where technically suitable and legally permissible. Material shall only be regarded or managed as a by-product where the applicable statutory requirements for by-product status are satisfied. Material which does not satisfy the applicable requirements shall be managed as waste and transferred through appropriately authorised waste management channels. No uncontrolled disposal, burial or deposition of waste material shall take place on the site. 13. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Prior to intrusive works, the contractor shall have regard to the age and construction of the buildings and the potential for hazardous materials to be present. If suspected asbestos-containing materials or other hazardous substances are encountered, works affecting those materials shall cease until they have been appropriately identified and assessed. Any asbestos-containing material identified shall be managed separately in accordance with applicable statutory health, safety and waste requirements and shall only be removed by appropriately competent personnel/contractors. Hazardous waste shall not be mixed with non-hazardous construction waste. 14. WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT All waste leaving the site shall be transferred only to appropriately authorised persons and facilities. The Main Contractor shall verify, as applicable: • Waste collection permit details; • Waste facility permit/licence details; RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 • Description of the material; • Appropriate waste classification/code; • Quantity removed; • Date of removal; and • Destination of the material. Waste shall not be transferred to unauthorised sites. 15. RECORD KEEPING The Main Contractor shall maintain records of waste generated and removed during the works. Records should include, where applicable: Record Information Date Date material left site Material Description of waste/resource Classification Relevant waste classification/code Quantity Tonnes, volume or other appropriate measure Carrier Waste collection contractor Permit Relevant authorisation Destination Receiving facility Facility authorisation Permit/licence details Treatment Reuse/recycling/recovery/disposal Waste transfer documentation, weighbridge dockets and relevant receipts shall be retained as part of the project records. 16. SITE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Main Contractor shall assume responsibility for implementation of the operational requirements of this Plan during construction. The Main Contractor shall: • Appoint a person responsible for resource and waste management. • Ensure workers and subcontractors are informed of the requirements of the Plan. • Provide appropriate waste segregation and storage facilities. RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 • Prevent contamination between separate waste streams. • Maintain waste records. • Use authorised waste collectors and facilities. • Monitor waste generation during the works. • Review opportunities for additional reuse and recycling. • Update this Plan where significant changes occur. All subcontractors shall cooperate with the Main Contractor in implementing the Plan. 17. SITE INDUCTION Resource and waste management shall form part of the site induction process. Personnel shall be informed of: • Waste prevention requirements; • Location and purpose of waste containers; • Segregation requirements; • Procedures for reusable materials; • Protection of historic building fabric; • Procedures where hazardous or suspected hazardous materials are encountered; and • The prohibition on unauthorised dumping or burning of waste. Appropriate signage shall be provided to identify waste storage areas. 18. CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PROCUREMENT Where reasonably practicable, procurement shall favour: • Materials containing recycled content; • Materials capable of future reuse or recycling; • Products with reduced packaging; • Locally sourced materials where appropriate; • Durable products with a long service life; and • Materials compatible with the conservation and repair of the Protected Structures. RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 Where traditional materials are required for conservation purposes, their use shall take precedence where necessary to maintain the character and integrity of the historic structures. 19. NUISANCE AND POLLUTION PREVENTION Waste management activities shall be undertaken to prevent adverse impacts on adjoining properties, the public realm and the environment. The following measures shall be implemented where appropriate: • Waste shall not be burned on site. • Skips containing lightweight material shall be covered. • Dust-producing materials shall be appropriately contained. • Public roads and footpaths shall be maintained in a clean condition. • Waste shall not be permitted to enter surface-water drainage. • Liquid wastes shall not be discharged to drains without appropriate authorisation. • Waste storage areas shall be maintained in an orderly condition. • Construction materials shall be stored to minimise deterioration and waste. Particular consideration shall be given to the town-centre location on Dublin Street and the need to minimise obstruction and nuisance to neighbouring properties and pedestrians. 20. RESOURCE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT TARGETS The project shall seek to achieve the following objectives: • Maximum practicable retention of existing building fabric. • Maximum practicable reuse of suitable materials on site. • Source segregation of principal recyclable waste streams. • Maximum practicable recycling/recovery of material that cannot be reused. • Minimum disposal to landfill. • 100% transfer of waste through appropriately authorised waste collection and treatment routes. • 100% retention of relevant waste transfer records for the project. RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 Because the project principally involves refurbishment and adaptation of existing buildings, the retention of the existing structures represents a significant resource conservation measure in itself. 21. IMPLEMENTATION DURING CONSTRUCTION Prior to commencement, the appointed Main Contractor shall review this Plan having regard to: • Final construction methodology; • Contractor selection; • Waste contractors and receiving facilities; • Final material quantities; • Any surveys undertaken prior to construction; and • Conditions attached to any grant of planning permission. Where necessary, the waste stream schedule shall be updated to reflect actual site conditions. During construction, performance shall be monitored against the principles of the Plan. 22. COMPLETION REVIEW On completion of the works, the Main Contractor shall review the implementation of the RWMP. The review should identify: • Principal waste streams generated; • Quantities generated where records are available; • Quantities reused on site; • Quantities recycled/recovered; • Quantities disposed of; • Waste facilities used; • Any significant deviations from the original Plan; and • Records demonstrating appropriate waste management. Relevant documentation shall be retained within the project records. 23. CONCLUSION RECEIVED: 19/08/2026 The proposed development at Nos. 55 and 56 Dublin Street represents the adaptive reuse and refurbishment of existing historic town-centre buildings, rather than their replacement. The proposed development therefore inherently supports the principles of resource efficiency through the continued use of the existing building structures and the conversion of presently unoccupied upper floors to beneficial residential use. Construction and demolition materials arising from the works shall be managed in accordance with the waste hierarchy, with priority afforded to prevention, retention, reuse, recycling and recovery, and disposal used only where no practicable alternative exists. Particular emphasis shall be placed on the retention and conservation of historic fabric associated with RPS Ref. Nos. 41001180 and 41001179. Subject to implementation of the measures set out in this Plan, construction and demolition resources and wastes associated with the proposed development can be appropriately managed without significant adverse environmental effects. This Resource & Waste Management Plan shall remain a live document and shall be reviewed and updated by the appointed Main Contractor as necessary throughout the construction phase. DOCUMENT CONTROL Project: Nos. 55 & 56 Dublin Street, Monaghan Applicants: Kieran Brady & Brian Brady Planning Authority: Monaghan County Council Document: Construction & Demolition and By-Products Resource & Waste Management Plan Reference Guidance: EPA Best Practice Guidelines, 2021 Date: August 2026 Status: Planning / Further Information Submission RECEIVED: 19/08/2026