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To Planning
From: Martina Smith, Environment Section
Ref: 2560394, Bus Eireann, North Road, A Monaghan County Monaghan H18 PN25
Agent: Iarnrod Eireann - Irish Rail
permission for the construction of a single-storey extension to the existing bus station by
enclosing the existing internal courtyard area, the reconflguration of the entire internal layout of
the building to improve accessibility and functionality, the replacement of the existing roof flnish,
the reconflguration of external fenestration and recladding of the existing building using flbre
cement façade materials, the reconflguration of existing bus circulation to provide 4 no. new bus
bays, the installation of a new canopy to the rear of the building to provide additional covered
waiting areas for customers with the installation of c. 118 Sq M of solar voltaic(SV) panels on
same, new boundary treatments around the site, the provision of a dedicated guide dog relief area
with associated landscaping works, the reconflguration of the car parking layout, including the
creation of designated pedestrian walkways and a new drop-off area, the construction of new
pedestrian crossings at each vehicle entrance, and all associated site and development works
necessary to facilitate the proposed development
The site is located on a poor aquifer in an area of moderate groundwater vulnerability which is
underlain by a Rf (regionally important flssured) aquifer. The site lies within the Shambles_10 river
catchment, this waterbody has been classifled as Poor Status Water Framework Directive Status
(2019-2024) and has a WFD objective of restore to Good Status by 2027. Urban Wastewater and
Urban Run-off have been identifled as signiflcant pressures on this waterbody. It is important that
all wastewaters and stormwaters arising onsite are adequately treated prior to discharge from the
site to prevent any negative impacts on ground and surface waters.
The additional information in red below was requested on this application.
1. Submit a fully completed water protection checklist.
A fully completed water protection checklist has been included with additional information.
2. Submit full design details of the proposed stormwater system to demonstrate that
surface waters arising onsite shall discharge to an appropriately sized and suitable Class
1 interceptor prior to discharge from the site. Stormwater treatment proposals shall
consider the use of nature-based solutions for the attenuation and treatment of
stormwater run-off from hardstanding areas and shall include proposals for future
maintenance of same.
Details of the stormwater drainage system have been included with additional information. It is
detailed in the additional information response that the existing interceptor is adequately sized
to service the yard. Details of maintenance of the interceptor in April 2026 and of the proposed
maintenance have also been included with AI. Tree pits and porous asphalt have been included
in the revised design to reduce water quantity discharge and enhance biodiversity. A typical
maintenance schedule for all storm water drainage features has been included with additional
information. It is recommended that a condition is included regarding the ongoing maintenance
of these features.
3. Submit a revised site layout plan, scale 1:500, demonstrating the following:
- All proposed surface storm water drainage systems (outlined in blue).
- The directional fiow of all surface water pipelines.
- The location of the petrol interceptor and any other nature-based solutions proposed
for treatment/attenuation of stormwater
- All associated stormwater discharge points and outfalls.
- All proposed foul water drainage systems (outlined in red).
A revised site drainage plan has been included with additional information.
4. A site-speciflc 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.
This has been included with additional information.
5. An Asbestos survey and removal plan for the proposed development works.
An asbestos survey has been included with additional information , this survey has identifled “
asbestos-containing bitumen fioor adhesive within the main station building. Approximately150
m² was identifled within the main corridor and kitchen areas, with a further approximately 75 m²
presumed to
contain similar adhesive because the fioor flnishes could not be fully inspected while the station
remained operational. “
I have no objection to planning permission subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures are in place for the constructfon phase to
ensure there is no discharge of pollutfng matter/sediment laden waters to any watercourse.
These measures shall take account of the Guidance produced by Inland Fisheries Ireland tftled
“Requirements for the Protectfon of Fisheries Habitat during Constructfon and Development
Works at River Sites”. This document is available to download at
https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/documents/624-guidelines-on-protectfon-of-fisheries-
during-constructfon-works-in-and-adjacent-to-waters/file.html
2. Monaghan County Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland shall be informed promptly of an
accidental spillage of sediment laden waters, fuel, machine oil or any pollutfng discharge which
may threaten the quality of any watercourse or groundwater body.
3. The applicant shall ensure completely separate foul and surface water drainage systems are in
place.
4. The stormwater drainage features shall be regularly maintained as required and in accordance
with the recommendatfons of the “Surface water drainage and SuDS maintenance proposals”
report included with the further informatfon.
5. Storm water arising from the proposed development shall discharge to an appropriately sized
and suitable class 1 interceptor prior to discharge. The interceptor shall be provided with an
appropriate warning device to indicate when required levels for maintenance have been
reached and should be fitted with a sampling chamber, which has easy access. An
inspectfon/sample manhole shall be installed on the outilow pipe from the oil interceptor.
6. The Fuel/Oil interceptor shall be serviced regularly, maintained and installed as per
manufactures recommendatfons to prevent any discharge of pollutants to ground or surface
waters. Maintenance records shall be kept by the applicant.
7. Sludge’s/silt/solid wastes arising from the desludging of the interceptor and other storm
drainage features shall be collected by a suitably permitted collector in accordance with the
Waste Management Act, 1996 as amended.
8. 1 month prior to commencement of development submit to Environment services for
agreement, a site-specific Constructfon & Demolitfon Resource and Waste Management plan
for approval. Applicant to consider Best Practfce Guidelines for the preparatfon of Resource &
Waste Management Plans for constructfon and demolitfon projects. This plan shall fully
implement the recommendatfons of the Asbestos survey and removal plan for the proposed
development works submitted with additfonal informatfon. All dockets related to the removal
of asbestos must be submitted to Environment Services Sectfon of Monaghan County Council
prior to completfon of development. Dockets to contain name of waste removal company,
tonnages and final destfnatfon.
9. Any constructfon and demolitfon waste or excess soil generated during the constructfon phase
which cannot be reused on site in accordance with Sectfon 3 (1)(c) and Sectfon 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 facilitfes.
10. If infilling material is required to be imported onsite the applicant or economic operator shall:
(a) Utflise EPA By-Product Regulatfon 27 in moving soil infill material from one site to
another. Official correspondence demonstratfng Artfcle 27 Registratfon with the EPA shall
be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development.
or
(b) 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 Registratfon) Regulatfons 2007 as amended.
or
(c) Buy topsoil material as a product for final landscaping purposes only. Documentatfon
demonstratfng purchase shall be submitted to Planning Authority.
11. All waste oils and any other hazardous waste materials shall be stored appropriately and
collected, recovered or disposed of in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 as
amended, and records of such shall be kept on site.
12. (i) All hazardous liquid waste or oil/fuel storage containers, temporary or otherwise, shall be
bunded.
(ii) All bunds will be designed to contain 110 % of the capacity of the largest storage container
located within the bund.
(iii) 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.
13. Facilitfes shall be provided for the collectfon and segregatfon 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.
14. Applicant/developer is required to take all necessary precautfons to prevent any risk of
flooding or pollutfon occurring to roadways and adjoining propertfes/lands during all
constructfon works associated with this development and on completfon of all works.
Signed: Date: 18/08/2026