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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660021 - F.I. Received Doc. - Construction Environmental Management Plan CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT DRUMBEAR & KILLYGOWAN BALLYBAY RD MONAGHAN CO. MONAGHAN Prepared for Health Service Executive Prepared by Traynor Environmental Ltd Reference Number 26.306 TE Date of Issue 25th August 2026 Traynor Environmental Ltd. Belturbet Business Park, Creeny. Belturbet, Co Cavan T: + 353 49 9522236 E: nevin@traynorenv.ie www.traynorenvironmental.ie RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 2 Issue Date Details Prepared by Checked/Approved by 1 30th June 2026 Final Lorna Smith Environmental Consultant Nevin Traynor Environmental Scientist 2 25th August 2026 Feedback from MCC. Lorna Smith Environmental Consultant Nevin Traynor Environmental Scientist Project Title: Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Client: Health Service Executive Office Reference: 26.306 TE Status: Final Date: 25th August 2026 Technical Reviewer Signature Nevin Traynor BSc Environmental Scientist Date: 25th August 2026 Traynor Environmental Belturbet Business Park Creeny Belturbet Co. Cavan H14AY94 Tel: 049 9522236 Email: nevin@traynorenv.ie © This Report is the copyright of Traynor Environmental Ltd. Any unauthorised reproduction or usage by any person other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 Overview 4 1.2 Purpose of CEMP 4 1.3 Structure 4 2.0 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 5 2.1 Site Location & Surrounding Land use 5 2.2 Proposed Development 5 2.3 Key Stages 7 2.4 Demolition Phase 7 2.5 Construction Phase 8 3.0 RESOURCE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 12 3.1 Overview 12 3.2 Waste Management 12 3.3 Proposed Resource and Waste Management Options 15 3.4 Tracking and Documentation Procedures for Off-Site Waste 17 4.0 PROPOSED DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT 18 4.1 Drainage Works 18 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS 19 5.1 Noise and Vibration 19 5.2 Air Quality 19 5.3 Soils, Geology and Hydrogeology 20 5.4 Landscape and Visual Amenity 20 5.5 Water Resources 20 5.6 Traffic and Transportation 21 5.7 Population and Human Health 21 6.0 LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE 23 6.1 Legislation 23 6.2 Industry Guidance 25 7.0 PROJECT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 26 7.1 The Client/Employer 26 7.2 Site Foreman 26 7.3 Construction Director 26 7.4 Construction Manager 26 8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES 27 8.1 General 27 8.2 Environmental Policy 27 8.3 Environmental Aspects 27 8.4 Training, Awareness and Competence 27 8.5 Meetings 28 8.6 Monitoring and Inspections 28 8.7 Nonconformity and Corrective and Preventative Action 29 8.8 Reporting 29 8.9 Environmental Records 29 9.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 29 9.1 Good Housekeeping 29 9.2 Site Compound 29 9.3 Hours of Working 29 9.4 Security 29 9.5 Hoarding and Fencing 31 9.6 Water Quality and Monitoring 31 9.7 Services and Utility 31 9.8 Lighting 31 9.9 Reinstatement of Working Areas on Completion 31 9.10 Health and Safety 32 9.11 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 32 10.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN 33 10.1 Key Requirements 34 10.2 Emergency Incidents 34 10.3 Spill Contingency Plan 34 10.4 Emergency Incident Response Plan 34 10.5 Emergency Access 34 10.6 Extreme Weather Events 34 11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS 34 11.1 Risk Identification 34 RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 4 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1. Overview This document outlines the Construction, Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the proposed redevelopment of a vacant single-storey dwelling with a new residential respite facility development at Drumbear and Killygowan, Ballybay Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan. 1.2 Purpose of CEMP The purpose of this CEMP is to provide recommended measures to avoid, minimise and control adverse environmental impacts associated with the construction of the proposed development. The CEMP will document the commitment to safeguarding the environment through the identification, avoidance and mitigation of the potential environmental impacts which are associated with the proposed development. Health Service Executive (HSE) will undertake the works in accordance with the provisions of the CEMP. This may be further added to, to address other detailed construction matters. The CEMP will be updated by the Contractor to address any subsequent planning conditions relevant to the p roposed development. 1.3 Structure This CEMP has been structured as follows: • Section 1 outlines the purpose of the CEMP and introduces the proposed development. • Section 2 describes in detail the proposed development. • Section 3 describes the Drainage for the proposed development. • Section 4 identifies the Environmental Constraints for the proposed development. • Section 5 outlines the minimum standards, legislation and guidance required of the Contractor during the development of the CEMP. • Section 6 identifies the relevant roles and responsibilities for developing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring environmental management. • Section 7 sets out the mechanisms through which environmental requirements would be managed. • Section 8 sets out the general requirements to of the CEMP. • Section 9 provides a summary of control measures to be implemented by the Contractor; and • Section 10 sets out the procedures for the Emergency Response Plan. Figure 1.1 – Site Location Map RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 5 2.0 THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 2.1. Site Location & Surrounding Land use The application site contains an existing residential building that is approximately 188.5 sq.m which is intended to be demolished. The site is roughly rectangular in shape. It is situated along the Ballybay Road, it is surrounded by one off residential functions and a commercial building. The development site is situated 1.38km from Monaghan town centre. Its main access point is along a private entrance off the R162. The site is bounded to the west by a local gym, to the north by the R162, and to the south-east by private residential sites and agricultural land. The site lies within the Monaghan Town settlement boundary and benefits from established public infrastructure, including public water supply, public foul drainage, footpaths and public transport links. The predominant land-use surrounding the site consists of the semi urban fabric of Monaghan predominantly residential and some commercial. The dominant habitats associated with these areas include buildings and artificial surfaces. In the rural areas beyond Monaghan, agriculture is the dominant land use and improved / semi improved agricultural grasslands are the dominant habitats. Other habitats represented in the rural lands around Monaghan include wet grasslands, pockets of woodlands and scrub, hedgerows, treelines and watercourses. The River Shambles runs through Monaghan town and lies west of the proposed development. This CEMP was developed to support the request by Monaghan County Council for Additional Information issued on the 25th March 2026. Point C states to Submit a Construction and Environmental Management Plan taking into account the EPA Best practice guidelines for the preparation of resource & waste management plans for construction & demolition projects. 2.2 Proposed Development Permission for a proposed development which will consist of the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a replacement single-storey residential building for use as a community-based residential respite facility for persons with disabilities, together with on-site car parking, closure of the existing vehicular access, provision of a relocated site entrance, and all associated site development, drainage and landscaping works necessary to facilitate the proposed development at Drumbear and Killygowan, Ballybay Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan,. Figure 1.0 – Site Location Map ©Paul O’Neill Architect. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 6 Figure 2.0 – Aerial View of existing development RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 7 2.3 Key Stages The proposed development will involve the following key work phases: • Tender Stage. • Procurement and appointment of successful Tenderer(s) (hereafter referred to as The Contractor). • Detailed Design Stage. • Site preparatory works including the preparation of all required Detailed Safety and Health, and Environmental Management documents. • Site mobilisation. • Demolition • Construction Stage of residential building and community respite area. • Completion. It is anticipated that the construction phase will take 12-18 months. The proposed sequence of construction outlined is subject to confirmation once the building contract has been awarded and on completion of the Detailed Construction Environment Management Plan for agreement with Monaghan County Council. 2.4 Demolition Phase The existing derelict single storey and attached garage structure dwelling at Drumbear, Ballybay Road, Co. Monaghan will require a full demolition of a total area of 188.50m2. The demolition works will be undertaken using standard mechanical demolition methods carried out in a controlled and phased sequence to ensure safety and minimise environmental impacts. Initially, all internal fixtures, fittings, doors, windo ws, and other non-structural elements will be removed prior to structural demolition. Roof coverings and roof structures will then be dismantled, followed by the systematic demolition of external walls and remaining structural components using excavators fitted with appropriate demolition attachments. Foundations, floor slabs, and any underground structures will be removed where required to facilitate the proposed development. Demolition materials will be segregated on site and stockpiled appropriately to maximise opportunities for recycling and recovery prior to disposal. All demolition activities will be undertaken by competent and suitably qualified contractors in accordance with current health and safety legislation, environmental regulations, and recognised industry best practice. Prior to any demolition works taking place on site, an asbestos survey should be carried out by an approved asbestos contractor to identify the possible presence of asbestos containing material and suitable disposal options. Any partially demolished material will also be screened to remove all plastic, metal, timber and radon barrier residue. All material which can be recycled will be salvaged and reused where possible. Only if materials are deemed not salvageable, will they be disposed of into skips for recycling at an appropriately licensed waste facility. There will also be earth removal works associated with the construction of the proposed development. A Resource Waste Management Plan (RWMP) will be submitted by Traynor Environmental as part planning application. Standard best practice construction methodologies will be adhered to during the demolition process. The following protocol is to be followed prior to all site clearance works. • Demolition works are to be carried out in accordance with BS 6187 - Code of Practice for Demolition. • Establish site welfare facilities with first aid station. • Surveying and removal of any potentially hazardous materials • Detailed services survey to identify all buried services and services which potentially serve adjoining properties. • Carrying out a controlled demolition process that will be manual to conserve the historic nature of the building RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 8 Figure 3.0 – Existing Plans, Elevations and Sections Figure 3.1 – Front of existing building to be demolished 2.5 Construction Phase Following completion of the selective demolition and enabling works, the construction phase will include site clearance and preparation works, excavation and foundation installation, construction of substructure and superstructure elements, installation of roofing and external finishes, internal fit-out works, service connections, hard landscaping, drainage installation, and final site reinstatement. All works will be undertaken by competent and suitably qualified contractors using appropriate RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 9 plant and equipment. Construction operations will be carried out in a phased and coordinated sequence to ensure efficient site management and minimise disruption to neighbouring properties and the surrounding environment. The works will include: • Site set up, welfare facilities and compound establishment, decommissioning and movement of site compound and facilities as needed. • Set up of hoarding around compound and the site boundary. • Erection of safety signage to all areas and implementation of traffic/pedestrian management plan. Carpark Works • Strip existing surfacing where required • Earthworks and grading • Install new pavement layers • Linemarking and signage installed • Landscaping and drainage works completed Figure 4.0 – Proposed Sections, Elevations & 3Ds 2.5.1 Construction Equipment and Fuel Usage During the construction phase a variety of items of plant will be in use for the purposes of site preparation, construction, and other site works. There will be vehicular movements to and from the site that will make use of existing roads. Due to the nature of these activities, there is potential for generation of noise, air (dust), and surface water emissions arising from cons truction. Table 2.2 below contains a non-exhaustive list of the various construction plant and equipment anticipated to be used for the construction phase of the proposed development. It must be noted that this list is indicative and will be refined closer to the RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 10 commencement of construction. An estimate of the daily fuel consumption of the construction equipment is also provided. The average daily fuel consumption will naturally depend on the intensity of use of each item. Table 2.2 Anticipated Construction Plant & Equipment Construction Equipment Daily (Litres/day) Excavator (8 tonne) 60 Mini Excavators (3-5 tonne) 35 Diesel Generators 80 Floodlights 10 Materials Handling Plant including: - Dump Trucks - Front End Loaders - Trailer Tractors - Portable Compaction Equipment - Telescopic Handlers 200 Ancillary Small Plant and Tools 35 Forklift truck 15 Portable compaction equipment 20 Scaffolding and mobile hydraulic access platforms 20 Telescopic handler 30 Trucks 600 2.5.2 Construction Personnel It is anticipated that the construction phase will take 12-18 months with a daily range of 20-30 personnel. 2.5.3 Contractor Site Compound Services During construction works, temporary construction facilities will be provided. During construction, power will be supplied via suitably bunded generator(s), maintained by the construction contractor. Foul waste during construction will be temporarily stored and regularly disposed of using appropriate facilities off-site. The contractor’s site compound layout will include the following: • Temporary site accommodation incorporating management and engineers’ cabins, WC facilities, canteen, and drying room facilities. • Primary materials storage including containerised units and lock ups for tools and equipment. • A waste storage and recycling area either within or adjacent to compound. • Parking for key management and staff. 2.5.4 Construction Quantities During construction, all construction materials will be sourced from local suppliers, where possible, to minimise the impact of natural resources used in the transportation of materials. Waste produced during the construction of the proposed development and concurrent development will be managed in accordance with a site-specific Resource Waste Management Plan (RWMP) which will be formulated for the proposed development at design stage. This will ensure high levels of reuse, recovery and recycling of construction wastes arising. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 11 Figure 4.1 – Floor Plans 2.5.5 Construction Security / Fencing Temporary Heras fencing or hoarding will be provided during the construction phase, the locations of this temporary hoarding will vary as work progresses across the site. 2.5.6 Construction Water Demand The average water demand during the construction of the proposed development will be approximately 0.4 litres/min. Water supply during the construction phase may be imported to site via bowsers should the need arise (i.e., for dust-control measures). 2.5.7 Construction Sequence Prior to the commencement of construction, a contractor-specific Method Statement and Safety Risk Assessment will be prepared by the construction contractors. The following provides a summary of the proposed construction sequence: • Temporary construction facilities and site set up. • Site enabling and preparation Infrastructure construction. • Building construction • Commissioning and handover 2.5.8 Construction Hours Construction hours are anticipated to be as follows: • 08:00 – 19:00 Monday to Friday • 08:00 – 14:00 Saturday • No work except for exceptional circumstances Sunday or Bank Holidays RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 12 3.0 RESOURCE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (RWMP) 3.1 Overview This sections of the report details the Resource Waste Management Plan prepared for the development which should be updated by the main contractor and will be in compliance with the requirements of the “Best Practice Guidelines for the Preparation of Resource & Waste Management Plans for Construction & Demolition Projects” will identify and categorise any waste arising from the development. This section contains measures for the minimisation, re-use and re-cycling of site generated waste. As part of this plan separate storage areas will be designated on the site for various types of material in order to maximise the re -use and re-cycling potential. This section will provide information necessary to ensure that the management of Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste at the site is undertaken in accordance with the current legal and industry standards including the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended and associated Regulations, Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 as amended, Litter Pollution Act 1997 as amended and the National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy (NWMPCE) 2024 - 2030. In particular, this section sets a framework to prevent and manage waste while transiting the country to a circular economy, emphasizing resource efficiency, climate action, and sustainable growth. It also seeks to move Ireland away from traditional take -make- use-dispose model toward a circular economy, climate targets, Sustainable Development Goals, and sustainable economic growth, while promoting collaboration across all sectors of the economy throughout the lifecycle of products and materials. The RWMP includes information on the legal and policy framework for C&D waste management in Ireland, estimates of the type and quantity of waste to be generated by the proposed development and makes recommendations for management of different waste streams. The RWMP should be viewed as a live document and should be regularly revisited throughout a project’s lifecycle so that opportunities to maximise waste reduction / efficiencies are exploited throughout, and that data is collected on an ongoing basis so that it is as accurate as possible. 3.2. Waste Management 3.2.1 Demolition Waste Generation The existing derelict building will be completely demolished with a demolition area of 188.50m2. Demolition figures published by the EPA in the ‘National Waste Reports’ and data from previous projects have been used to estimate the approximate break-down for indicative reuse (offsite), recycling, and disposal targets of demolition waste. This breakdown is shown in Table 3.1 Table 3.1 - Predicted on and off-site reuse, recycle and disposal rates for demolition waste. Waste Type % (Tonnes) 1 Concrete, Bricks, Tiles, Ceramic * 64 56.70 2 Timber 13 11.52 3 Slate 8 7.09 4 Asphalt, Tar and Tar products 6 5.32 5 Plasterboard 4 3.54 6 Glass 3 2.66 7 Metals * 2 1.77 Total Waste 100% 88.60 3.2.2 Construction Waste Generation Table 3.2 shows the breakdown of C&D waste types produced on a typical site based on data from the EPA National Waste Reports, the GMIT and other research reports. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 13 Table 3.2 Waste materials generated on a typical Irish construction site. Waste Types % Mixed C&D 33 Timber 28 Plasterboard 10 Metals 8 Concrete 6 Other 15 Total 100 Table 3.3 shows the predicted construction waste generation for the proposed development based on the information available to date along with the targets for management of the waste streams. The predicted waste amounts are based on an average largescale development waste generation rate per m2, using the waste breakdown rates shown in Table 3.1 and the schedule of areas supplied by the project architects. Table 3.3 Estimated on and off-site reuse, recycle and disposal rates for construction waste. Waste Types Tonnes Reuse Recycle/Recover Disposal % Tonnes % Tonnes % Tonnes Mixed C&D 6.49 10 0.65 80 5.19 10 0.65 Timber 5.51 40 2.20 55 3.03 5 0.28 Plasterboard 1.97 30 0.59 60 1.18 10 0.20 Metals 1.57 5 0.08 90 1.42 5 0.08 Concrete 1.18 30 0.35 65 0.77 5 0.06 Other 2.95 20 0.59 60 1.77 20 0.59 Total 19.68 4.47 13.36 1.85 Please see below photographs of the existing property that is present on site. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 14 Rear of Existing Property Existing Condition of the Inside of Property RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 15 Existing Guarge/Storage Areas 3.3 Proposed Resource and Waste Management Options Waste materials generated will be segregated on site, where it is practical. Where the on-site segregation of certain waste types is not practical, off-site segregation will be conducted. There will be skips and receptacles provided to facilitate segregation at source where feasible. All waste receptacles leaving site will be covered or enclosed. The appointed waste contractor will collect and transfer the wastes as receptacles are filled. There are numerous waste contractors in the MCC Region that provide this service. All waste arisings will be handled by an approved waste contractor holding a current waste collection permit. All waste arisings requiring disposal off-site will be reused, recycled, recovered, or disposed of at a facility holding the appropriate registration, permit, or licence, as required. Written records will be maintained by the contractor(s) detailing the waste arising throughout the C&D phases, the classification of each waste type, waste collection permits for all waste contactors who colle ct waste from the site and COR/permit or licence for the receiving waste facility for all waste removed off site for appropriate reuse, recycling, recovery and/or disposal Dedicated bunded storage containers will be provided for hazardous wastes which may arise such as batteries, paints, oils, chemicals etc, if required. The management of the main waste streams is outlined as follows: Soil, Stone, Gravel & Clay Excavated soil, stone, gravel and clay arising from the proposed development will be managed as waste unless an alternative lawful status has been established in advance of its movement from the site. As the site comprises previously developed/brownfield lands, the EPA National By-Product Criteria for Greenfield Soil and Stone will not be relied upon for material arising from the development. Where it is proposed to manage any excavated soil and stone as a by-product rather than as waste, a site-specific single-case notification under Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011, as amended, will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency. Such a notification will identify a certain and lawful end use for the material and demonstrate compliance with the applicable by-product criteria. No material subject to an Article 27 notification will be transported from the site for use as a by -product unless and until the EPA has made the relevant determination. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 16 In the absence of an EPA determination confirming by-product status, surplus soil and stone will be classified as waste, appropriately characterised and transported by a waste collector holding a valid Waste Collection Permit to an appropriately authorised waste facility holding the relevant Certificate of Registration, Waste Facility Permit or EPA Waste/Industrial Emissions Licence, as applicable. Appropriate waste transfer and acceptance records will be retained by the Contractor. Bedrock While it is not envisaged that bedrock will be encountered, if bedrock is encountered, it is anticipated that it will not be crushed on site. Any excavated rock is expected to be removed off- site for appropriate reuse, recovery and / or disposal. Concrete Blocks, Bricks, Tiles & Ceramics The majority of concrete blocks, bricks, tiles, and ceramics generated as part of the construction works are expected to be clean, inert material and will be recycled, where possible Hard Plastic As hard plastic is a highly recyclable material, much of the plastic generated will be primarily from material off cuts. All recyclable plastic will be segregated and recycled, where possible. Timber Timber that is uncontaminated, i.e. free from paints, preservatives, glues etc., will be disposed of in a separate skip and recycled off-site. Metal Metals will be segregated where practical and stored in skips. Metal is highly recyclable and there are numerous companies that will accept these materials. Plasterboard There are currently a number of recycling services for plasterboard in Ireland. Plasterboard from the construction phases wil l be stored in a separate skip, pending collection for recycling. The site manager will ensure that oversupply of new plasterboard is carefully monitored to minimise waste. Glass Glass materials will be segregated for recycling, where possible. Non-Recyclable Waste C&D waste which is not suitable for reuse or recovery, such as polystyrene, some plastics and some cardboards, will be placed in separate skips or other receptacles. Prior to removal from site, the non-recyclable waste skip/receptacle will be examined by a member of the waste team (see Section 9.0) to determine if recyclable materials have been placed in there by mistake. If this is the case, efforts will be made to determine the cause of the waste not being segregated correctly and recyclable waste will be removed and placed into the appropriate receptacle. Other Hazardous Wastes On-site storage of any hazardous wastes produced (i.e. contaminated soil if encountered and/or waste fuels) will be kept to a minimum, with removal off-site organised on a regular basis. Storage of all hazardous wastes on-site will be undertaken so as to minimise exposure to on-site personnel and the public and to also minimise potential for environmental impacts. Hazardous wastes will be recovered, wherever possible, and failing this, disposed of appropriately. Asbestos It is proposed that Enva Recycling & Recovery solutions are contacted to remove all asbestos materials as they are a licensed contractor which specialises in asbestos removal. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 17 3.4 Tracking and Documentation Procedures for Off-Site Waste All waste will be documented prior to leaving the site. Waste will be weighed by the contractor, either by weighing mechanism on the truck or at the receiving facility. These waste records will be required to be maintained on site. All movement of waste and the use of waste contractors will be undertaken in accordance with the Waste Management Acts 1996 - 2011, Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2007 as amended and Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations 2007 and amended. This includes the requirement for all waste contractors to have a waste collection permit issued by the NWCPO. If the waste is being transported to another site, a copy of the Local Authority waste COR/permit or EPA Waste/IE Licence for that site will be provided to the nominated project waste manager. If the waste is being shipped abroad, a copy of the Transfrontier Shipping (TFS) notification document will be obtained from MCC (as the relevant authority on behalf of all local authorities in Ireland) and kept on-site along with details of the final destination (COR, permits, licences etc.). A receipt from the final destination of the material will be kept as part of the on-site waste management records. All information will be entered in a waste management recording system to be maintained on site. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 18 4.0 PROPOSED DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT 4.1 Drainage Works Surface Water Management Surface water generated by the proposed development will be collected via a piped drainage network and conveyed to a stone-filled infiltration soakaway. The soakaway has been designed in accordance with BRE Digest 365 and is sized to accommodate runoff from approximately 950 m² of impermeable area. Foul Water Management The proposed development will discharge all foul wastewater to the existing public wastewater networksubject to agreement with Uisce Éireann. A Pre-Connection Enquiry will be submitted to Uisce Éireann and a Confirmation of Feasibility / letter confirming the feasibility of accepting the proposed wastewater discharge will be obtained and submitted to the Planning Authority. The detailed foul drainage arrangement and connection to the public wastewater network will be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements and applicable Codes of Practice of Uisce Éireann. No connection to the public wastewater network will be undertaken without the necessary approval from Uisce Éireann. Watermain The development will be supplied with potable water from the existing public watermain network. Figure 3.1 – Proposed Site Service Layout RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 19 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS This section summarises the receiving environment along with key environmental factors that should be considered during the construction phase. 5.1 Noise and Vibration During the project, best available technology will be employed by the Main Contractor to minimise noise from the construction operations and shall comply with the BS5228:2009 “Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites”. The main contractor will deal with the immediate dangers to hearing etc. associated with high noise levels and the impact of same on construction operatives, by means of risk assessment and mitigation/precautionary measures and equipment, all pursuant to the current health and safety legislation. Current legislation limits, assessment period of 8 hours of one week. (Noisiest 8 hours likely to experience). • Lower Action Value (LAV) – 80 dBA LEX,8, 135 dB Peak – Hearing Protection shall be made available, and information shall be provided. • Upper Action Value (UAV) – 85 dBA LEX,8, 137 dB Peak – Use of Hearing Protection is mandatory, measures to eliminate the noise as much as possible shall be applied. • Exposure Limit Value (ELV) – 87 dBA LEX,8, 140 dB Peak – Not to be exceeded Protection by ear plugs/muffs given by their Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SRN) or Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is typically 20 – 30 dB Exposure = LEX,8 – (SNR – 10). 5.1.1 Noise Mitigation Measures There will be no significant noise impacts associated with the proposed development and therefore no specific mitigation measures will be required. Good practice measures are however outlined in BS 5228 Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites will be implemented on site as a matter of good practice. The following control measure will be implemented, and the permit holder will monitor a likelihood of prolonged exposure to excessive noise and commission noise surveying/monitoring programme where necessary: • No plant used on site will be permitted to cause an ongoing public nuisance due to noise. • The Contractor will assess risk arising from noise prior to each activity taking place and determine appropriate action. The aim will be to minimise the exposure to excessive noise levels. • The Contractor will ensure proposed measures are put in place and that their effectiveness and suitability is evaluated on regular bases. • Plant and machinery will be compliant with current legislation and fitted with silencers where possible. • The Contractor will adhere to the working hours as set out in the planning permission. • Limiting the hours during which site activities which are likely to create high levels of noise or vibration are permitted; and, • During infilling, the contractor will manage the works to comply with noise limits outlined in BS 5228 -1:2009+A1 2014. Part 1 – Noise. • All plant to be serviced and maintained in good working order to ensure noise production is kept to a minimum. • All vehicles and mechanical plant will be fitted with effective exhaust silencers and maintained in good working order for the duration of the works. • Compressors will be attenuated models fitted with properly lined and sealed acoustic covers which will be kept closed whenever the machines are in use and all ancillary pneumatic tools will be fitted with suitable silencers. • Idle plant to be switched off or throttled down to both save energy and reduce noise emissions. • If the Contractor gets a complaint about noise from a neighbour, he/she will act immediately to remedy the situation. 5.2 Air Quality The greatest potential impact on air quality during the construction phase of the proposed developments is from construction dust emissions and the potential for nuisance dust. While construction dust tends to be deposited within 350m of a constructi on site, the majority of the deposition occurs within the first 50m which in this case does not contain any sensitive receptors. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 20 Best practice procedures will include a dust minimisation plan to ensure the construction of the proposed development will not result in significant dust impacts upon the environment. All environmental emissions are controlled according to established best practice, with ongoing monitoring on a regular basis. 5.3 Soils, Geology and Hydrogeology According to the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) website, the bedrock geology underlying the site and surrounding area is mapped as Middle-Upper Ordovician Slate, sandstone, greywacke, conglonmerate. The underlying bedrock geology at the site Middle-Upper Ordovician Slate, sandstone, greywacke, conglonmerate has been classified by the GSI as a ‘Poor Aquifer (Pl), this being bedrock which is generally unproductive except for local zones. Groundwater vulnerability in the site and vicinity of the site was generally mapped as being ‘High (H)’. Groundwater here has natural characteristics that make it highly vulnerable to contamination by human activites. The GSI data indicates that the site does not lie within a drinking water protection area. 5.3.1 Construction Impacts General construction activities will require temporary storage of cement and concrete materials, oils, fuels paints etc. which have the potential to cause localised pollution. All excavated soils will be classified appropriately prior to being disposed off-site to a licenced facility by a licenced contractor. All excavated materials will be visually assessed for signs of possible contamination such as staining or strong odours. Should any unusual staining or odour be noticed, samples of this soil will be analysed for the presence of possible contaminants in order to ensure that historical pollution of the soil has not occurred. Should it be determined that any of the soil excavated is contaminated, this will be disposed of by a licensed waste disposal contractor. Considering the above measures, the construction of the proposed development will not produce any significant impacts to soils, geology, or hydrogeology, and due to the highly localised extent of their impact (designated places within the site boundary) present no potential to interact with other cumulative developments. 5.4 Landscape and Visual Amenity 5.4.1 General Design Principle The boundary treatment will be designed to integrate the site with the local context, adding to the existing screen planting. 5.4.2 Boundary Landscape The boundary treatment will vary. Please refer to Landscape drawings prepared by the Architect. 5.5 Water Resources The application site is located within the Lough Neagh & Lower Bann Hydrometric Area (03) and Catchment (03), and the Clontibret Sub-Catchment (03) and Mullamurphy Sub-Basin (010). There are no watercourses within or immediately adjacent to the application site. The closest watercourse to the application site is the Droim Thoirc Stream and this is 158m southeast of the application site. This stream flows to the east of Monaghan Town. It flows through Aghananimy Lough, which is c600m northeast of the application site. It flows past Monaghan in a north easterly direction until its confluence with the Mullamurphy River, c1.34m north of the application site. The Mullamurphy River continues to flow northeast out of Monaghan. It flows until it makes confluence with the Clontribret Stream which is apart of the UK water systems. The EPA have classed the ecological status of the Droim Thoirc Stream and Mullamurphy River as Moderate. Under the requirements of the Water Framework Directive, this is unsatisfactory and all water bodies are obliged to meet good status within a specified time frame. The next target date for meeting the objectives is 2027. The Aghananimy Lough is currently not being monitored by the EPA. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 21 The site is within the Keady Groundwater Body and the current status of this water body is noted to be good. This waterbody is considered to be Not at Risk. Within the application site itself, groundwater vulnerability is noted to be high. 5.6 Traffic and Transportation During the construction phase (c. 12-18 months) of the proposed development, there will be additional traffic movements to/from the site from construction personnel, security staff, professional staff (i.e., design team, utility companies), excavation plant, dumper trucks and deliveries/removal of materials (waste/spoil). As with any construction project, the contractor will be required to prepare a comprehensive traffic management plan for the construction phase. The purpose of such a plan is to outline measures to manage the expected construction traffic activity during the construction period. It should be noted that the impacts of the construction will be temporary, and it will be the contractor’s responsibility to prepare a Traffic Management Plan for the approval of Monaghan County Council in advance of any works. 5.7 Population and Human Health The predominant land use surrounding the site is urban and sub urban with some recreational uses to o. The primary potential impacts of the proposed development on human health would be increased air pollution, noise, or pollution of groundwater/watercourses as a result of the proposed development, and these potential impacts have been assessed below. Visual impact and traffic are also potential but less significant impacts (based on the nature of the development). 5.7.1 Noise Impact on Human Health The design of the proposed development as a stand-alone project. The development has taken due regard of the sensitivity of the surroundings to the proposed development site. A variety of items of plant will be in use for the purposes of site preparation, installation of infrastructure, construction, installation, and other site works. There will be vehicular moveme nts to and from the site that will make use of existing roads. Due to the nature of these activities, there is potential for generation of significant levels of noise, however, considering the distances between most construction activities and sensitive locations, the risk of significant impacts is considered low. Table 4.3 outlines typical items of plant that it is advised will be in use during various phases of the construction programme. Table 4.3 - Typical Noise Emission Levels for Typical Construction Activities Item (BS 5228 Ref.) Activity/ Notes Plant Noise Level at 10m Distance (dB LAeq,1hr) 1 Predicted Noise Level at 350m (dB LAeq,1hr) HGV Movement (C.2.30) Removing soil and transporting fill and other materials. 79 40 Tracked Excavator (C.4.64) Removing soil and rubble in preparation for foundation. 77 38 General Construction (Various) All general activities plus deliveries of materials and plant. 84 45 Dewatering Pumps (D.7.70) If required. 80 41 JCB (D.8.13) For services, drainage, and landscaping. 82 43 Vibrating Rollers (D.8.29) Road surfacing. 77 38 Total Construction Noise (cumulative for all activities) 49 There is no item of plant that would be expected to give rise to noise levels that would be considered out of the ordinary or in exceedance of the levels outlined in Table 4.3. It is concluded that there will be no significant noise impacts associated with RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 22 the proposed construction works and therefore no specific mitigation measures will be required. Good practice measures are however outlined in BS 5228 Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites. 5.7.2 Air Impact on Human Health There is the potential for dust emissions during the construction phase to impact nearby receptors. Using the UK Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) methodology it was determined that the surrounding area was of low sensitivity to dust soiling, human health, and ecological dust related impacts. Based on the scale and magnitude of the proposed development there is an overall low risk of dust impacts from the proposed works. No mitigation other than standard best practice measures are proposed for the construction phase. Impacts to air quality because of construction dust emissions are predicted to be short- term, localised, and imperceptible. 5.7.3 Soils, Hydrology and Geological Impact on Human Health There is no significant risk of pollution of soil, groundwater or watercourses associated with the proposed development provided control/mitigation measures are followed at all times. 5.7.4 Flood Impact on Human Health In accordance with the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities (DoEHLG/OPW, 2009, as amended) and the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment accompanying the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025–2031, the proposed development has been assessed in respect of flood risk and associated potential impacts on human health. The application site is not located within Flood Zone A or Flood Zone B, as identified in the Monaghan County Council Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) maps. Flood events can pose risks including physical injury, exposure to contaminated waters, stress-related effects, and disruption to access and essential services. The proposal has been designed having regard to the sequential approach to flood risk management, ensuring that the development is not subject to inappropriate flood risk. During construction, best practice surface water management and pollution control measures will be implemented in accordance with EPA guidance and CIRIA C532 (Control of Water Pollution from Construction Sites) to prevent contamination of receiving waters. The development will not increase flood risk elsewhere and will maintain existing drainage patterns. Subject to the implementation of these measures, no significant adverse impacts on human health arising from flood risk are anticipated. In accordance with the Development Plan and the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines, no site-specific Flood Risk Assessment is required. The proposed development is therefore considered appropriate from a flood risk perspective. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 23 6.0 LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE All parties, contractors and consultants working on this project shall be subject to the laws of Ireland and the various international/regional protocols and agreements to which Ireland is a party. If legislation is updated the latest version shall be followed. All relevant new legislation will be followed as appropriate. This document outlines most current legislation at th e date of issue. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that they are up to date with the details of the latest iterations of legislation relevant to the project throughout the duration of the contract. The Designer should be aware of all key environmental risks and associated measures set out within this CEMP, and the final detailed design should take due cognisance of these where relevant. The Contractor should set out the CEMP in a clear format and must address all key environmental risks and associated measures. The Contractor must be aware of and comply with the legislation and guidance set out in this document, any specific planning conditions which may be associated with the proposed development, and other relevant documentation as prescribed by the Employer and planning authority. 6.1 Legislation It should be noted that the appointed Contractor will be required to be aware of their obligations under legislation. Such legislation, includes, but is not restricted, to: • Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended 2017 (S.I. No. 20 of 2017), 2018 (S.I. No. 16 of 2018), 2020 (S.I. No. 92 of 2020), 2021 (S.I. No. 18 of 2021) and 2022 (S.I. No. 75 of 2022). • Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2022. • The European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations, 2011 (S.I. 477 of 2011), as amended, 2015 (S.I. No. 355 of 2015) and 2021 (S.I. No. 388 of 2021. • Water Framework Directive (WFD): Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and Council establishing a framework for Community Action in the field of water policy, as amended. • European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations, 2009, S.I. No. 272 of 2009, as amended, 2012 (S.I. No. 327 of 2012), 2015 (S.I. No. 386 of 2015), 2019 (S.I. No. 77 of 2019). • European Communities Environmental Objectives (Groundwater) Regulations 2010, S.I. No. 9 of 2010, as amended, 2016 (S.I. No. 366 of 2016). • Waste Management Acts as amended. • The Water Pollution Acts of 1977. • The Wildlife Acts 1976 to 2021. • Water Policy Regulations 2003, S.I. No. 722 of 2003, as amended, 2005 (S.I No. 413 of 2005), 2008 (S.I No. 219 of 2008), 2010 (S.I. No. 93 of 2010) and Amendment (No. 2) Regulations, (S.I. 326 of 2010) & EU Water Policy Regulations 2014 (S.I 350 of 2014) and 2018 (S.I. No. 261 of 2018). • European Communities (Drinking Water) Regulations 2014, S.I. No. 122 of 2014, as amended 2017 (S.I No. 464 of 2017) and 2020 (S.I. No. 2184 of 2020). • Guidelines on protection of fisheries during construction works in and adjacent to waters (IFI, 2016). • Litter Pollution Act of 1997, as amended, 2017 (Bill 58 of 2017). • Litter Pollution Regulations 1999, S.I. No. 359 of 1999). • European Union (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 149 of 2014), as amended 2019 (S.I. No. 233 of 2019). • Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, S.I. No. 821 of 2007, as amended, 2008 (S.I. No. 86 of 2008), 2015 (S.I. No. 198 of 2015), 2019 (S.I. No. 250 of 2019). • Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations 2007, S.I. No. 820 of 2007), as amended, 2015 (S.I. No. 197 of 2015), 2016 (S.I. No. 24 of 2016). RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 24 • Waste Management (Licensing) Regulations 2004 (S.I. No. 395 of 2004) as amended 2010 (S.I. No. 350 of 2010). • Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, as amended 2015. • Waste Management (Hazardous Waste) Regulations, 1998, as amended, 2000 (S.I. No. 73 of 2000). • Waste Management (Shipment of Waste) Regulations 2007, S.I. No. 419 of 2007. • Waste Management (Movement of Hazardous Waste) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 147 of 1998). • European Communities (Shipments of Hazardous Waste Exclusively within Ireland) Regulations 2011, S.I. No 324 of 2011. • European Communities (Transfrontier Shipment of Waste) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 121 of 1994); • Waste Management (Transfrontier Shipment of Waste) Regulations 1998, as amended, 2014 (S.I. No. 861 of 2014). • Waste Management (Registration of Brokers and Dealers) Regulations 2008, SI No. 113 of 2008. • Waste Management (Prohibition of Material Disposal by burning) Regulations 2009, S.I No. 286 of 2009, as amended 2013 (S.I. No. 504 of 2013), 2017 (S.I. No. 599 of 2017), 2019 (S.I. No. 684 of 2019) and (S.I. No. 51 of 2022). • European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011, S.I. No. 126 of 2011, as amended 2016 (S.I. No. 315 of 2016) and (S.I. No. 323 of 2020). • European Waste Catalogue (EWC) and Hazardous Waste List 2002, 2015 and 2018. • Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations 2009, S.I. No 508 of 2009, as amended, 2015 (S.I. No. 430 of 2015). • Protection of the Environment Act 2003. • European Union (Properties of Waste Which Render It Hazardous) Regulations 2015, S.I. No. 233 of 2015, as amended, 2018 (S.I. No. 383 of 2018). • Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Air Quality Standards) Regulations, 1987, as amended, 2002 (S.I. No. 271 of 2002), 2011 (S.I. No. 180 of 2011), 2016 (S.I. No. 659 of 2016). • Air Pollution Act, 1987 (Emission Limit Values for use of Asbestos) Regulations, 1990, S.I. No. 28 of 1990). • EC (Control of Emissions of Gaseous & Particulate Pollutants from Non-Road Mobile Machinery) Regulations 2007, S.I. No.147 of 2007, as amended, 2011 (S.I. No. 263 of 2011), 2012 (S.I. No. 407 of 2012), 2013 (S.I No. 417 of 2013), 2016 (S.I. No. 2016/1628). • EU F Gas Regulations 2006, as amended, 2014, S.I. No. 517 of 2014, 2019 (S.I. No. 367 or 2019). • Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (Noise) Regulations, 1994 S.I. 174 of 1994. • Environmental Noise Regulations 2006, S.I. No. 140 of 2006. • European Communities (Environmental Noise) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 549 of 2018. • European Communities (Noise Emission by Equipment for use Outdoors) Regulations, 2001, S.I No. 632 of 2001, as amended, 2006 (S.I No. 241 of 2006). • European Communities (Construction Plant and Equipment) (Permissible Noise Levels) Amendment Regulations 1996, S.I No. 359 of 1996 and 2001, S.I No. 632 of 2001). • Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 1963 (S.I. No. 28 of 1963), as amended 1993 (S.I. No. 12 of 1993). • Noxious Weed Act, 1936, S.I. No. 38 of 1936. • Noxious Weed Order, 1937, S.I. No. 103 of 1937. • Flora (Protection) Order, 2015, S.I. No 356 of 2015. • The Forestry Act, 1946, S.I. No. 13 of 1946, as amended, 2009 (S.I. No. 40 of 2009) & Forestry Act, 2014, S.I. No. 31 of 2014. • Forestry Regulations, S.I. No. 191 of 2017, as amended 2020 (S.I. No. 32 of 2020). • The National Monuments Act 1930, S.I. No. 2 of 1930, as amended, 2004 (S.I. No. 22 of 2004). • European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats) (Section 181 of the Planning and Development Act 2000) Regulations, 2013 (S.I. No. 403 of 2013), 2015 (S.I. No. 301 of 2015), 2019 (S.I. No. 418 of 2019); and, • European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, 2018, S.I. No. 296 of 2018. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 25 6.2 Industry Guidance The Contractor should take due consideration of, and incorporate best practice guidance, including but not limited to the following: • CIRIA (2001). C532. Control of water pollution from construction sites. Guidance for consultants and contractors. • CIRIA (2006). C648. Control of water pollution from linear construction projects. Technical Guidance. • CIRIA (2015). C741. Environmental Good Practice on Site. • CIRIA (2015). C753. The SuDS Manual. • Environmental Protection Agency (2021). ‘Best Practice Guidelines for the preparation of resources & waste management plans for construction & demolition projects. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 26 7.0 PROJECT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES For the purposes of clarity, the roles, and responsibilities of the project team for the proposed development should be determined at the very outset of the Construction Stage of this project. These are typically performed by the Client, Enginee r and Contractor as presented below. Specific details will be determined upon the Detailed Design and Contract stage. 7.1 The Client/Employer Monaghan County Council (MCC) will be responsible for ensuring that competent parties are appointed to undertake the construction and that sufficient resources are made available to facilitate the appropriate management of risks to the environment. 7.2 Site Foreman A Site Foreman will be appointed by the Contractor to ensure that the CEMP is effectively implemented. The Site Foreman will be a suitably qualified, competent, and experienced professional that would perform the necessary tasks, review environmental procedures, and consult with the members of the construction team and stakeholders as required. The Site Foreman will be responsible for: • Ensuring that the CEMP and all relevant documents such as environmental control plans is developed, implemented, and maintained on site. • Ensuring compliance with the Conditions of the Planning Permission. • Ensuring the mitigation measure set out in the CEMP are implemented. • Ensuring that construction occurs in accordance with the relevant environmental requirements and that such compliance is adequately recorded and documented. • Conducting regular environmental inspections and compiling an environmental compliance report monthly; Attending site and stakeholder meetings as required. • Keeping up to date with relevant environmental best practice and legislative changes. • Ensuring all staff have undertaken adequate environmental inductions, awareness briefings and training. • Dealing with environmental complaints; and • Managing and responding to environmental incidents and ensuring that all incidents are recorded and reported in an appropriate manner. 7.3 Construction Director The Construction Director will be responsible for the overall execution and organisation of all environmental related activities, as appropriate. Some responsibilities of the Construction Director will comprise the following: • Overall responsibility for the implementation of the CEMP. • Allocating the correct resources to ensure the successful implementation of the CEMP; and, • Assisting in the management review of the CEMP for suitability and effectiveness. 7.4 Construction Manager The Construction Manager is directly responsible to the Construction Director in assisting with the successful execution of the Proposed Development. The responsibilities of the construction manager in respect of the CEMP comprise the following: • To report to the Construction Director on the on-going performance and development of the CEMP. • To discharge his/her responsibilities as per the CEMP; and, • To support and augment the Construction Management Team (CMT) through the provision of adequate resources and facilities for the duration of the implementation of the CEMP. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 27 8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES 8.1 General The Contractor will be required to have a recognised environmental management system such as ISO 14001:2015 or be able to demonstrate that they are actively working towards implementing such a system. The works Contractor will undertake the works in accordance with the provisions of the CEMP. The CEMP will be updated by the Contractor to address any subsequent planning conditions relevant to the proposed development and will be reviewed by the Employer and/or the Employer’s Representative. The Contractor will review and add to the CEMP as appropriate and shall issue the updated CEMP. A record of the review and any recommendations will also provide (for review and approval by the Employer and/or the Employer’s Representative) Environmental Control Plans (ECPs), which will be maintained and updated in accordance with the CEMP. ECPs will include (if applicable), but will not be restricted to: • Air Quality Control Plan. • Construction Noise and Vibration Control Plan. • Pollution Prevention Control Plan. • Traffic Management Control Plan; and, • Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan. 8.2. Environmental Policy Contractors shall have an environmental policy dated and signed by the most senior person in the company. The policy shall: • Be appropriate to the nature, scale and environmental impacts of the organisation’s activities, products, and services. • Include a commitment to continual improvement in environmental performance. • Include a commitment to comply with all applicable legislation and with other requirements to which the organisation subscribes which relate to its environmental aspects. • Provide a framework for setting and reviewing objectives and targets. • Be documented, implemented, and maintained. • Be communicated to all persons working for or on behalf of the organisation; and be available to the public. 8.3. Environmental Aspects Contractors are expected to use a qualitative approach to identify and evaluate potential environmental aspects along with any controls to prevent or mitigate environmental damage. A Control Measures Register for the Proposed Development has been provided in Appendix A. 8.4 Training, Awareness and Competence The Contractor (and their sub-contractors) will be selected with due consideration of relevant qualifications and experience. The Contractor will be required to employ construction staff with appropriate skills, qualifications, and experience appropriate to the needs of the works to be carried out during construction. A site induction will be provided to all construction staff before they commence work on site. Where appropriate, the Contractor will identify specific training needs for the construction workforce and will ensure that appropriate training requirements are fulfilled. A baseline level of environmental awareness will be established though the site induction programme. Site inductions will cover the following as a minimum: • Introduction to the Environmental Manager. • The requirements of the CEMP and consequences of non-compliance. • The requirements of due diligence and duty of care. • Identification of environmental constraints and potential impacts of the work. • Procedures associated with incident notification and reporting including procedures for dealing with damage to the RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 28 environment; and, • The benefits of improved environmental and sustainability performance; and the potential consequences of departure from specified procedures, work instructions and method statements. 8.5 Meetings The Environmental Manager will be responsible for arranging and holding monthly meetings with the Employer and/or the Employer’s Representative. The Environmental Manager will develop and distribute minutes on monthly meetings accordingly. 8.6 Monitoring and Inspections For the duration of the contract, the environmental performance of the Contractor will be monitored through site inspections and audits. The programme for monitoring, inspections and audits shall be specified in the contract. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain an Environmental Inspections and Monitoring Plan. Records of all inspections carried out should be maintained and all actions should be closed out in a reasonable time. If additional monitoring and inspections are required due to any subsequent planning conditions, these will be added to the CEMP. 8.6.1 Monitoring Mitigation and monitoring will be carried out so that construction activities are undertaken in a manner that does not give rise to negative effects. Suitable monitoring programmes will need to be developed, implemented, documented, and assessed in accordance with the specification outlined in the CEMP. The results of all environmental monitoring activities will be reviewed by the Environmental Manager on an ongoing basis to enable trends or exceedance of criteria to be identified and corrective actions to be implemented as necessary. 8.6.2 Inspections Inspections of construction activities will be carried out by the Environmental Manager daily to ensure all necessary environmental measures relevant to the construction activities are being effectively implanted by construction staff, ensurin g legal and contractual conformity. 8.6.2.1 Daily Inspections: The daily inspections should include, but not be limited to, checking that: • The site boundary is marked out and respected. • All waste is appropriately stored and segregated. • Waste skips are covered to prevent wind-blown litter. • Drip trays are in place for all stored equipment and plant. • All chemicals/fuels are stored with appropriate containment/bunds/cover. • Construction noise is within permitted limits and does not create a nuisance. • Dust does not create a nuisance; and • Fencing/hoarding is secure. 8.6.2.2 Weekly Inspections The inspections should include, but not be limited to confirming that: • Daily checklists have been completed. • Waste storage areas have been checked and there is no build-up of waste materials. • Spill kits have been checked and contain all relevant materials. • The performance of all pollution control equipment has been checked, and the equipment is working effectively. • Noise reduction/monitoring equipment has been checked and is operating effectively. • Control measures identified in Planning Conditions and the CEMP are adhered to. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 29 8.7 Nonconformity and Corrective and Preventative Action The Contractor shall establish, implement, and maintain procedures to deal with actual and potential non-conformities and for taking corrective and preventative action. Non-conformities may be identified through: • Internal contractor audits. • Audits by the Employer and/or the Employer’s Representative. • Audits undertaken by external certification bodies. • Audits undertaken by regulatory authorities (Monaghan County Council); and • General observations. The Contractor procedures shall define the requirements for: • Identifying and correcting non-conformities. • Mitigating the environmental impacts of non-conformities. • Investigating non-conformities including identify root causes and implementing appropriate actions to avoid their reoccurrence. • Evaluating the need for actions to prevent non-conformities and implementing appropriate actions designed to avoid their reoccurrence. • Setting realistic timeframes for undertaking effective corrective and preventative actions. • Recording the results of corrective and preventative actions taken; and • Reviewing the effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions. All actions identified should be appropriate to the nature and magnitude of the issue and the environmental impacts encountered. 8.8 Reporting The Contractor will be required to submit a report, the frequency to be agreed with the Contractor and Employer and/or the Employer’s Representative to the Employer and/or the Employer’s Representative for review and approval. The report shall address the following as minimum: • Summary of compliance with the CEMP including identification of any non-conformances. • Interpretation of the results of ongoing monitoring. • Detailed description of any issues and/or non-conformances identified during inspections and/or audits. • Record of incidents and corrective actions (including Corrective Actions Reports as appropriate ). • Synopsis of environmental complaints received/queries raised by stakeholders; and • Records of environmental training undertaken (as appropriate). 8.9 Environmental Records The Contractor shall maintain records of all environmental documentation including monitoring, environmental compliance, test results, method statements and plans. All records will be kept up-to-date and be made available for audits, inspections, and periodical reporting. The Contractor will maintain the following environmental records (as a minimum) that will be made available for inspection to the Employer and/or the Employer’s Representative and the relevant authorities if required: • Management plans. • Records of environmental incidents. • Environmental reports. • Records of environmental training. • Register of environmental complaints. • Corrective Action Reports. • Environmental inspection and audit reports. • All monitoring data. • Waste and chemical inventories; and • Health and Safety records. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 30 9.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure compliance and to avoid and/or reduce significant adverse effects that have been identified at this preliminary juncture where practicable. Where the Contractor diverts from the methodologies and working areas outlined herein and/or defined in the granted planning consent and associated conditions that may be granted, it would be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the relevant licenses, permits and consents for any such changes. 9.1 Good Housekeeping The Contractor will always employ a ‘good housekeeping’ policy. This will include, but not be restricted, to the following: • General maintenance of working areas and cleanliness of welfare facilities and storage areas. • Provision of site layout map showing key areas such as first aid posts, material storage, spill kits, material and waste storage, welfare facilities etc. • Maintain all plant, material and equipment required to complete the construction work in good order, clean and tidy. • Keep construction compounds, access routes and designated parking areas free and clear of excess dirt, rubbish piles, scrap wood, etc. at all times. • Details of site managers, contact numbers (including out of hours) and public information signs (including warning signs) will be provided at the boundaries of the working areas. • Provision of adequate welfare facilities for site personnel. • Installation of appropriate security, lighting, fencing, and hoarding. • Effective prevention of oil, grease or other objectionable matter being discharged from the working area. • Provision of appropriate waste management at each working area and regular collections to be arranged. • Excavated material generated during construction will be managed in accordance with the Resource and Waste Management Plan. Any material proposed for reuse within the development will first be demonstrated to be suitable for its intended use. Surplus soil and stone removed from the site will be managed as waste and transported by an appropriately permitted waste collector to an authorised waste facility, unless a lawful alternative status, including an EPA determination under Article 27 where applicable, has been established prior to its movement • Effective prevention of infestation from pests or vermin. 9.2 Site Compound All Construction & Demolition waste materials will be segregated onsite into the various waste streams, via. labelled dedicated skips and storage areas. Waste will be removed from site by a suitably permitted waste haulage contractor. Each waste haulage contractor must hold a current valid waste collection permit issued by the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO). To support the construction phase, a temporary construction compound is proposed to be located within the site boundary. The contractor’s site compound layout will include the following: • Temporary site accommodation incorporating management and engineers’ cabins, WC facilities, canteen, and drying room facilities. • Primary materials storage including containerised units and lock ups for tools and equipment. • Waste storage and recycling area either within or adjacent to compound. • Parking for key management and staff. 9.3 Hours of Working 9.3.1 Core Working Hours Construction hours are expected to be as follows: • 08:00 – 19:00 Monday to Friday RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 31 • 08:00 – 14:00 Saturday • No work except for exceptional circumstances Sunday or Bank Holidays. 9.3.2 Start-up and shutdown The Contractor may require a period of up to one hour before and one hour after core working hours for start-up and shutdown activities in working areas. Activities permitted may include deliveries and unloading of materials, movement of staff to the ir place of work, maintenance and general preparation works. The use of plant machinery likely to cause disturbance, will not be permitted outside of the core working hours. 9.3.3 Additional working hours It may be necessary in exceptional circumstances to undertake certain activities outside of the construction core working hours. Any construction outside of the construction core working hours will be agreed by the Contractor in advance with Monaghan County Council and scheduling of such works shall have regard to nearby sensitive receptors. In the case of work required in an emergency or which if not completed would be unsafe or harmful to workers, the public or local environment, Monaghan County Council will be informed as soon as reasonably practicable of the reasons and likely duration and timing (outside of the core working hours). 9.4 Security Security will be the responsibility of the Contractor who will provide adequate security to prevent unauthorised entry to or from the site. The following measures may be used to prevent unauthorised access: • Install CCTV and security systems where required. • Consult with neighbouring properties and local crime prevention officers including Monaghan County Council and An Garda Siochana on site security matters where required. • Prevent access to restricted areas and neighbouring properties by securing equipment on site such as ladders and scaffolding; and • When there is no site activity, close and lock site gates and set appropriate site security provisions as required. 9.5 Hoarding and Fencing Existing boundary fencing will be maintained throughout. Hoarding or fencing will be established around each of the working areas before any significant construction activities commences in that working area. 9.6 Water Quality and Monitoring During the construction works there will be ongoing visual inspection monitoring for any visible signs of pollution (suspende d solids, silt, hydrocarbon sheen and or other products). If any evidence of pollution is seen, then immediate corrective action will be taken to eliminate the source of the pollution. 9.7 Services and Utility Site services shall be installed as part of the works. Working areas will be powered by mains supplies or diesel generators where an electrical supply is not available. The Contractor will be responsible for undertaking their own service to establish the full extent of underground services prior to the commencement of construction to support any surveys already undertaken as part of early design work and statutory consent applications. 9.8 Lighting The following measures will be applied in relation to site lighting: • Lighting will be provided with a minimum luminosity sufficient for safety and security purposes. Where practicable, precautions will be taken to avoid shadows cast by the site hoarding on surrounding footpaths, roads and amenity areas; and, • Motion sensor lighting and low energy consumption fittings will be installed to reduce usage and energy RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 32 consumption. 9.9 Reinstatement of Working Areas on Completion The Contractor will reinstate all working areas as work proceeds during construction. All plant, equipment, materials, temporary infrastructure, and vehicles will be removed at the earliest opportunity and the surface of the ground restored as near as practicable to its original condition. On completion of construction works the Contractor will ensure that all waste and potentially polluting material is removed from the site and is disposed/recovered of using appropriately authorised contractors as per the RWMP (The Contractor shall, as appropriate, undertake rehabilitation of site compound and other areas no longer to be used by the Contractor. Following site clearance and rehabilitation MCC Representative will undertake a final inspection of the site. Any environmental issues identified during the final inspection will be raised with the Contractor. Mitigation measures and timeframes for completion will be agreed between the Contractor and the Employer’s Representative in line with agreed procedures prior to final sign off. 9.10 Health and Safety The Contractor would be required to ensure all relevant health and safety, fire safety and security requirements are in place prior to the commencement of construction and in accordance with the relevant legislation requirements in addition to the specifications of Monaghan County Council. Relevant Irish and EU health and safety legislation will be complied with at all times by all construction staff and personnel during construction. Further, the Contractors would also have to ensure that al l aspects of their works comply with good industry practice and all necessary consents, licenses and authorisations have been put in place for the proposed development. 9.11 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to be established in accordance with best practice within the guidelines for the campaign for responsible rodenticide use (CRRU Ireland – Wildlife Aware). Rodent pest control technicians will have completed their training and have been included on the register of ‘pest management trained professional users’ (PMUs) maintained by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine are fully equipped to implement best practice in the delivery of rodent pest management services, based upon consideration of the risk hierarchy and implementation of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. Records of the conclusions and decisions reached by PMUs and by professional users on site will be maintained for management purposes and to facilitate auditing and compliance inspections by regulatory authorities. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 33 10.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN The contractor shall establish, implement, and maintain procedures to identify and manage potential environmental emergency situations and potential accidents. The contractor shall respond to actual emergency situations and prevent and mitigate adverse environmental impacts. The contractor should periodically test, review and update emergency preparedness and response procedures. 10.1 Key Requirements During construction accidents, incidents and emergencies that have an environmental impact may occur. In the event of an emergency, the first response is to locate the source of that which is giving rise to the environmental impact where appropriate and stop continuation of the situation, followed by the containment, control and mitigation of the situation. The Emergency Response Procedure will be displayed within the Site Office / compound. A copy of the Material Safety Data Sheets for all the chemicals used on the project site will also be kept at the site office. The main objectives of the Emergency Response Plan are to: • Ensure that all means are available to contain the consequences of an accidental spill, fire, or release of oil/fuel. • Ensure that employees are suitably trained to respond to fire and spill. • Ensure that proper reporting takes place; and • Ensure that proper investigation is undertaken. All contractor personnel and sub-contractors will be instructed and rehearsed, as appropriate, in the requirements of the emergency response procedure. Following control of an incident or emergency, an investigation will be conducted, and corrective actions identified and addressed. The Contractor’s Environmental Manager will verify the close out of environmental related actions and notify the Employer and/or the Employer’s Representative of any emergency. 10.2 Emergency Incidents Emergency incidents are those occurring that rise to significant negative environmental effects including but not limited to the following: • Any malfunction of any mitigation measure and/or environmental protection system. • Any emission that does not comply with requirements of the contract. • Any circumstance with potential environmental pollution; or • Any emergency that may give rise to environmental effects (e.g., significant spillages or fire outbreak). 10.3 Spill Contingency Plan The main causes of contamination can occur through: • Spillage of hazardous material including fuel oils, waste materials or chemicals. • Spillage of wastewater sewage and other liquid effluents; and • Spillage of contaminated wash down water with oils, chemicals etc from vehicles, equipment, and machinery. Prior to commencing activities on site, Contractors should develop, implement, and maintain a Spill Contingency Management Plan. 10.4 Emergency Incident Response Plan The Contractor will be required to develop an Emergency Incident Response Plan. The Plan will contain emergency phone numbers and method of notifying local authorities, statutory authorities, and stakeholders. The Plan will include contact numbers for key personnel. The Contractor will ensure that all staff and personnel on site are familiar with the emergency requirements. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 34 In the case of work required in an emergency, or which if not completed would be harmful or unsafe to workers, the public or to the local environment, Monaghan County Council will be informed as soon as reasonably practicable of the reasons and likely duration. Examples may include where the ground needs stabilising if unexpected ground conditions are encountered or equipment failure. In the event of an emergency incident occurring, the Contractor will be required to investigate and provide a report to include the following, as a minimum: • A description of the incident, including location, type of incident and the likely receptor. • Contributory causes. • Negative effects. • Measures implemented to mitigate adverse effects; and • Any recommendations to reduce the risk of similar incidents occurring. Further, if any sensitive receptor is impacted, the appropriate environmental specialists will be informed and consulted with accordingly. Any response measures will be incorporated into an updated Emergency Incident Response Plan. 10.5 Emergency Access The Contractor will be required to maintain emergency access routes throughout construction and identify site access points for the working area. 10.6 Extreme Weather Events The Contractor will consider the impacts of extreme weather events and related conditions during construction. The CEMP should consider all measures deemed necessary and appropriate to manage extreme weather events and should specifically cover training of personnel and prevention and monitoring arrangements for staff. As appropriate, method statements should also consider extreme weather events where risks have been identified. 11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS The Contractor will be required to have due regard to and incorporate any additional requirements where relevant from any planning conditions which may apply. 11.1 Risk Identification Contractors shall undertake a qualitative waste management risk assessment or appraisal prior to the commencement of construction activities. This assessment will be updated by the Contractor and any planning conditions. 12.0 CONCLUSION The project CEMP will be a live document which will be reviewed throughout the construction process through regular auditing, monitoring, and site inspections. This will ensure that the environmental performance of construction activities associated with the project are subject to continual improvement and will ensure that environmental objectives and targets outlined in the Plan are achieved. Revisions to the CEMP may include any changes and improvements made during the works from an environmental perspective. RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) 35 APPENDIX A CONTROL MEASURES REGISTER FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Description of impact Control Measures Probability Severity Significance Site Specific Controls Construction Works compound / Laydown areas / Site stores Storage of waste materials 4 5 20 Run off (leachate), failure and windborne material from waste stockpiles affects land, water, air and causes nuisance. All waste produced as part of the works will be segregated, secured and fully labelled with waste codes and description. General waste skips will be enclosed. Stockpiles of soils will be covered with plastic sheeting to prevent rainwater runoff where practical and safe to do so. Any contaminated waste is segregated and placed on plastic sheeting and covered to prevent leachate. All works associated with the development should be confined to the proposed development site and be done in full accordance with the plans and information submitted. The existing houses will be demolished only after all soft stripping is completed and material recycled where possible. 2 5 10 No additional measures. Skips will be located within the site compound area. Works compound / Laydown areas / Site stores Storage of materials 4 5 20 Run off (leachate), failure and windborne material from stockpiles and storage of material affects land, water, air and causes nuisance. Material stockpiles will be covered with plastic sheeting to prevent rainwater runoff. Where possible, materials will be delivered to site in quantities required for a particular phase of works. 2 5 10 No additional measures. Works compound / Laydown areas / Site stores Storage of Chemicals/Oils 4 4 16 Incorrect storage of Chemicals/Oils affects land, water and air, by spillages, leakages. Areas for Chemicals/Oils storage and Chemicals/Oils waste are to be located on bunded areas or in secure containers on hard-standing. All waste produced as part of the development will be segregated, secured and fully labelled with waste codes and description. Waste Chemicals/Oils packaging will be segregated and stored securely. All Chemicals/Oils Items are accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet. All SDS are to be held on site. Chemicals/Oils Assessments are kept on file, environmental impacts understood, communicated and attached to RAMS. Chemicals/Oils materials which can react are kept separated. All Chemicals/Oils storage areas will be well ventilated. Items which may be affected by water and weather are to be sheltered. Items are to be kept out of access routes to avoid damage. 3 3 9 No additional measures. Works compound / Laydown areas / Site stores Storage of fuels 4 5 20 Incorrect storage of fuels affects land, water and air, by spillages, leakages All oils/ fuels will be stored in accordance with the EPA Guidance Note on Storage and Transfer of Materials (110% or double skinned and protected). Spill kits should be present in all plant machinery. Oil booms and oil soakage pads should be kept on site to deal with any accidental spillage.2 5 10 No additional measures. Works compound / Laydown areas / Site stores Storage of plant and tools 4 4 16 Poor storage of plant leads to higher potential for leaks and spills to ground or watercourses. Areas for plant storage are to be located on bunded areas or in secure containers on hard-standing. Plant and tools will be stored securely in stores or in locked compounds with appropriate bunding and/or drip trays employed.3 3 9 No additional measures. Offices / Welfare Location of areas for site office and welfare 3 4 12 Poor management/ operation of toilet/ welfare and waste facilities (including septic waste collection) can result in vermin and nuisance from odour, visual impact and potential issues Where possible site offices are connected to the mains via the permanent site supplies for water, sewage and electricity. Where this is not possible the foul waste will be removed regularly by competent waste contractors. Food waste will be placed in organic wheelie bins which will be enclosed and in good condition. They will be regularly emptied. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Material use Identification of materials to be re-used on site 3 5 15 Improper use of materials on site can potentially cause pollution of land and water. All excavations proposed to be tested for suitability for re-use. 2 5 10 No additional measures. Planning & Permitted Development Permissions from Monaghan County Councill (MCC) 3 5 15 Failure to adhere to or be fully aware of planning conditions or constraints and permitted development parameters can lead to environmental harm and prosecution by Monaghan County Council (MCC). Failure to comply with the controls in place can lead to environmental harm and prosecution. This has wider implications to the project development, client reputation and programme. Any Planning permission conditions will be passed to the Contractor as part of the Contract document. 2 5 10 No additional measures. Existing Knowledge - Drainage Identification and protection of drainage 4 5 20 Failure to protect drains from pollutants can cause harm to ground and watercourses. Damage to drains and drainage systems introduces pollution pathways and effects ground, ground water and watercourses. Site drainage plans will be made available by the Engineers to all Contractors and other related personnel working on the project. Works areas, laydown areas, stockpiles have all been assessed in relation to drain locations. Spill kits and drain covers (where applicable) will be made available and easily accessible to the Contractors on site. Drip trays to be used under all static plant.2 5 10 No additional measures. Site works, excavations, land clearance construction, demolition Contaminated land on site (if discovered) 3 5 15 Mismanagement of contaminated land can potentially damage surrounding environment (in particular ground contamination as well as potential risk to controlled waters). Incorrectly managed contaminated land causes potential pollutant pathways to be introduced. Failure to identify or to correctly classify contaminated land leads to impacts in the environment either on site or off. Awareness training will be provided to the site team on what to do if suspected contamination is encountered. Any discovery is immediately highlighted to the site management team. Any material suspected to be contaminated is segregated and stored on plastic sheeting or within an appropriate impervious container and clearly labelled. Where possible the material is covered to prevent any leachate run off or airborne movements of contaminants.2 5 10 No additional measures. Site works, excavations, land clearance construction, demolition Contaminated water on site (if discovered) 3 4 12 Mismanagement of contaminated water on site can lead to pollution of water courses. Contamination includes non-hazardous substances such as silt and substances which suppress oxygen content in water. Awareness training given to the site team on what to do if suspected contamination is encountered. Any discovery is immediately highlighted to the site management team. Pollution prevention methods and appropriate movement / disposal of water will be put in place. Silt management will be put in place for any movements of water, this is in the form of silt fences, silt bags. If any trace of contaminants are identified the water will be sampled and if required removed as waste. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Site works, excavations, construction, demolition Waste generated on site 4 4 16 Impacts associated with the release of waste to the surrounding surface or ground water. Inappropriate removal of waste impacts the wider environment. All road sweeping, excavations, and washing out of concrete containers activities are to be carried out in line with current best practice guidance. No silty water is to be discharged to drains, surface water or ground. Collection and disposal of liquid and solid waste is to be carried out via an authorised waste management company. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Document Number: EMS 001 August 2026 Responsible Department: HSE Document Title: Environmental Controls Register Document Type : Register For Proposed Residential Development at Drumbear & Killygowan, Ballybay Rd, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Severity Aspect Health Service ExecutiveSignificance With Controls Area of Activity Probability RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Excavation works for the drainage works Contamination of Surface water 4 4 16 Impacts associated with the release of silt to the surrounding surface. The timing of excavations should be completed during dry weather. No works should be carried out during heavy rain. Works should be only be carried out after the silt fencing has been installed. 2 4 8 Site works & plant usage Dust / air borne substances / pollutants generated 4 4 16 Dust and emissions to air potentially contribute to degradation of local air quality. Plant is turned off when not in use. Maintenance regime - Daily and Weekly inspections. Any problems are reported and actioned with the plant withdrawn from use during this time. Appropriate machinery is used for the task (i.e. appropriate size) Dust suppression will be employed when required. Hard surface roads will be swept to remove mud and aggregate materials from their surface while any un-surfaced roads will be restricted to essential site traffic. Any road that has the potential to give rise to fugitive dust will be regularly watered, as appropriate, during dry and/or windy conditions. Vehicles exiting the site shall make use of a wheel wash facility where appropriate, prior to entering onto public roads. Vehicles using site roads will have their speed restricted, and this speed restriction must be enforced rigidly. On any un-surfaced site road, this will be 20 kph, and on hard surfaced roads as site management dictates. Public roads outside the site will be regularly inspected for cleanliness and cleaned as necessary. Material handling systems and site stockpiling of materials will be designed and laid out to minimise exposure to wind. Water misting or sprays will be used as required if particularly dusty activities are necessary during dry or windy periods. During movement of materials both on and off-site, trucks will be stringently covered with tarpaulin at all times. Before entrance onto public roads, trucks will be adequately inspected to ensure no potential for dust emissions. At all times, these procedures must be strictly monitored and assessed. In the event of dust nuisance occurring outside the site boundary, movements of materials likely to raise dust must be curtailed and satisfactory procedures implemented to rectify the problem before the resumption of construction operations. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Site works & plant usage Noise generated 4 5 20 Noise emanating from activities onsite may result in nuisance (local residential/commercial) and/or breaches of conditions of local noise limits. Standard working hours during weekdays, limited hours on Saturdays and no works on Sundays or Bank Holidays 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Plant and generators will not be left running when not in use. Any generators needed for prolonged periods of time are located away from residential and commercial properties wherever possible.1 5 5 No additional measures. Site works & plant usage Permitted working hours 3 5 15 Works outside permitted working hours cause nuisance to local population. Failure to abide by local authority regulations may result in interventions from regulators. Standard working hours during weekdays, limited hours on Saturdays and no works on Sundays or Bank Holidays 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Noisy activities do not take place at weekends and construction activities do not take place outside the constructions site hours as stipulated by the Local Authority. Any complaints received are dealt with by the site team.2 4 8 No additional measures. Site works, plant usage.Vibration generated 3 4 12 Movement of heavy plant, deliveries, multiple vehicles and excavation activities cause the disturbance of local or migratory ecology and residential/business receptors due to excessive vibration levels. Standard working hours during weekdays, limited hours on Saturdays and no works on Sundays or Bank Holidays 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Plant and generators are not left running when not in use. Any generators needed for prolonged periods of time are located away from residential and commercial properties wherever possible. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Excavations Vibration generated - Earthworks 3 3 9 Earthwork activities cause the disturbance of residential/business receptors due to excessive vibration levels. Standard working hours during weekdays, limited hours on Saturdays and no works on Sundays or Bank Holidays 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Plant and generators are not left running when not in use. Any generators needed for prolonged periods of time are located away from residential and commercial properties wherever possible. 2 6 6 No additional measures. Site works / plant usage / welfare areas Light generated 3 3 9 Light emanating from activities onsite may result in nuisance (local residential/commercial) and/or breaches of conditions of local agreements. Standard working hours during weekdays, limited hours on Saturdays and no works on Sundays or Bank Holidays 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays. Any areas required to be lit during darkness hours are located away from residential and commercial properties. All lighting used is task based and diverted from areas of residential or commercial activities. 3 2 6 No additional measures. Site works, excavations, construction, demolition.Increase in hardstanding / changes in permeability of surfaces 3 4 12 Drainage system/ surface water capacity could be overloaded which could result subsequent pollution. Surface drainage prepared by the Engineers is incorporated in to the design. Drainage plans are available. Additional control measures include silt fences. During the construction works there will be ongoing monitoring of the local water courses for any visible signs of pollution (suspended solids, silt, hydrocarbon sheen and or other products). If any evidence of pollution is seen then immediate corrective action will be taken to eliminate the source of the pollution. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Generation of waste Waste streams generated on site - site office 4 5 20 Failure to follow the Waste Regulations results in environmental harm. Waste materials not managed carefully have the potential to cause short and long term environmental damage. Mismanagement of waste streams constitutes a breach of legislation and could result in prosecution and fines. Removal of office waste from site will be completed using authorised carriers approved by the NWCPO http://www.nwcpo.ie/permitsearch.aspx and disposal/recovery sites approved on the NWCPO Register http://facilityregister.nwcpo.ie/. Only approved persons can sign documentation. A copy is held on site in hard copy. A copy of the carrier's licence, broker's licence (if applicable) and the disposal site permit, licence or exemption is also held in hard copy on site. The waste streams will be recorded by the main contractor.2 4 8 No additional measures. Generation of waste Waste streams generated on site - soil and stone 4 4 16 Failure to follow the Waste Regulations results in environmental harm. Waste materials not managed carefully have the potential to cause short and long term environmental damage. Mismanagement of waste streams constitutes a breach of legislation and could result in prosecution and fines. Waste is segregated on site and tested where appropriate. Any spoil or material suspected of being contaminated would be quarantined and clearly signed. No soil and stone is to leave sites without accompanying lab test data. All disposal site permits are checked to ensure the facility is licenced/permitted to receive the relevant EWC code assigned to the soil and stone load. The waste streams will be recorded by the main contractor. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Generation of waste Waste streams generated on site - inert waste and non-hazardous 4 4 16 Failure to follow the Waste Regulations results in environmental harm. Waste materials not managed carefully within the Duty of Care chain have the potential to cause short and long term environmental damage. Mismanagement of waste streams constitutes a breach of legislation and could result in prosecution and fines. Waste streams are identified prior to works commencing and during site works as appropriate. Streams are recorded by the Contractor. Copies of waste collection permits are obtained and checked for validity on the NWCPO Register http://www.nwcpo.ie/permitsearch.aspx . Hard copies are kept in the site files. Copies of disposal site licences, permits or exemptions are obtained and checked for validity on the NWCPO Register http://facilityregister.nwcpo.ie/. The relevant EWC code is also checked on the permit. Hard copies are kept in the site files. Any waste identified as inert (brick, concrete, glass, etc.) can be managed in the onward waste chain and re-used under waste codes of practice. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Generation of waste Waste streams generated on site - hazardous waste 4 4 16 Failure to follow the Waste Regulations results in environmental harm. Waste materials not managed carefully within the Duty of Care chain have the potential to cause short and long term environmental damage. Mismanagement of waste streams constitutes a breach of legislation and could result in prosecution and fines. Waste streams are identified prior to works commencing and during site works as appropriate. Copies of waste collection permits are obtained and checked for validity on the NWCPO Register http://www.nwcpo.ie/permitsearch.aspx . Hard copies are kept in the site files. Copies of recovery site licences, permits or exemptions are obtained and checked for validity on the NWCPO Register http://facilityregister.nwcpo.ie/. The relevant EWC code is also checked on the permit. Hard copies are kept in the site files. No hazardous waste is mixed with non-hazardous waste or inert. The waste streams will be recorded by the main contract. 2 4 8 No additional measures.RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Generation of waste Waste streams generated on site - foul wastewater from construction workers. 4 4 16 Failure to follow the Waste Regulations results in environmental harm. Waste materials not managed carefully within the Duty of Care chain have the potential to cause short and long term environmental damage. Mismanagement of waste streams constitutes a breach of legislation and could result in prosecution and fines. Waste streams are identified prior to works commencing and during site works as appropriate. Streams are recorded by the contractor. Copies of carrier waste collection permits are obtained and checked for validity on the NWCPO Register http://www.nwcpo.ie/permitsearch.aspx. Hard copies are kept in the site files. Copies of disposal/recovery site licences, permits or exemptions are obtained and checked for validity on the NWCPO Register http://facilityregister.nwcpo.ie/. The relevant EWC code is also checked on the permit. Hard copies are kept in the site files. No hazardous waste is mixed with non-hazardous waste or inert. All wastes will be segregated in line with the Waste Hierarchy. Hazardous waste is stored on bunds, in ventilated areas or on drip trays as appropriate. The waste streams will be recorded by the main contractor. 2 5 10 No additional measures. Generation of waste Waste Duty of Care requirements 4 4 16 Failure to follow the Waste Regulations results in environmental harm. Waste materials not managed carefully have the potential to cause short and long term environmental damage. Mismanagement of waste streams constitutes a breach of legislation and could result in prosecution and fines. Waste will be stored in skips / containers of good condition. Skips / containers delivered to site which are in poor condition will be rejected. Waste will be stored securely within the site compounds. Waste will be managed in line with the Waste Hierarchy. Copies of waste collection permits are obtained and checked for validity on the NWCPO Register http://www.nwcpo.ie/permitsearch.aspx.. Hard copies are to be kept in the site files. Copies of disposal/recovery site licences, permits or exemptions are obtained and checked for validity on the NWCPO Register http://facilityregister.nwcpo.ie/. The relevant EWC code is also checked on the permit. Hard copies are kept in the site files. The waste streams will be recorded by the main contractor. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Concrete Concrete use 4 5 20 Concrete and concrete water are high in pH which causes pollution of ground and groundwater, surface water and harms ecology. Mismanaged wet concrete has the potential to harm the environment. Concrete and cement mixing activities will take place as far as possible from a watercourse or surface water drain, to reduce the risk of runoff entering a watercourse. Surplus dry concrete, cement and grout is collected and stored correctly within secure containment. Excess made up concrete will be sent back to the batching plant in the first instance. 2 5 10 No additional measures.RECEIVED: 25/08/2026 Concrete Concrete washout process 4 4 16 Run off and arisings from concrete washout activities contains high pH pollutants which cause harm to ground and surface water. Concrete mixing and delivery lorries should return to the batching plant for washout. Where this is not possible equipment, such as chutes, portable mixers, barrows, pump lines, shovels, etc. are washed out in a designated area that has been specifically designed to contain wet concrete/wash water Washout activities are not located near watercourses, boreholes or sensitive receptors. Effluent from washout is collected in a sealed system or container and not allowed to discharge to ground. Concrete washout is performed in an impermeable container such as a skip, plastic trough or specially constructed and lined washout pit. Evaporation or settlement methods are acceptable. In periods of heavy rainfall concrete washout skips/containers are covered to prevent excessive volumes or overflowing. The concrete washout area is inspected prior to use, lined, inspected during use and placed on hardstanding or impermeable protection which also includes provision to safeguard against run-off. Concrete washout water is then removed from site by certified waste collectors to approved disposal sites. 2 5 10 No additional measures. Concrete Use of shuttering (washing down) 3 3 9 Concrete and concrete water are high in pH which causes pollution of ground and groundwater, surface water. Prefabricated or reusable shuttering required to be washed is managed on site. This run off has the potential to contain dilute amounts of shuttering lubricant and concrete residue. Any run-off from the washout process is captured either in a bunded area and removed by a waste collector approved by the NWCPO. 2 3 6 No additional measures. Demolition Demolition of the existing building on site. 3 4 12 Demolition of structures can cause dust impacts on local receptors (residences, businesses and water bodies). Dampening down is employed during demolition activities if the weather is dry. Barriers may be required to be installed to prevent dust passing to sensitive receptors. Road sweeping employed where necessary to reduce dust impacts. All broken out material is checked for signs of contamination. If any are suspected this material is segregated. The concrete is then removed off site 2 4 8 No additional measures. Plant / vehicle use on roads Mud, dust generated on shared access routes 3 3 9 Dust and mud create nuisance on local roads. Impact on local receptors. Activities which produce dust and mud to be controlled on site as much as possible. Dampening down is employed at point source and for any stockpiles. Road sweeping to be employed where necessary to reduce dust and mud impacts. Silt fencing or ground profiling may be employed to prevent migration of silt which may form mud on roads. 2 3 6 No additional measures. Plant / vehicle use on roads Road sweeping 3 4 12 Incorrect management of road sweeping activities leads to environmental harm and a breach of legislation. Poorly executed road sweeping activities causes nuisance with regards to dust and mud on roads. Ensure road sweeping activities are conducted by competent contractors with a clear scope of works. Coordination and consideration of local road-users is given where possible, for example, no road sweeping occurs on public roads during rush hours, school collection times, specifics applicable to the road and the site are accounted for.2 4 8 No additional measures. Foundations Generation of arisings 4 4 16 Potential damage to surrounding environment (ground, groundwater and watercourses). Arisings from foundation activities are stored securely and assessed prior to removal from the works area. If the nature of the material is wet containment or silt prevention methods are employed such as silt fencing, skips.2 4 8 No additional measures. Demolition / Equipment Removal Segregation, storage and disposal of equipment 4 5 20 Equipment which contains hazardous substances such as oils, can harm the environment when incorrectly managed. Equipment which is to be relocated for reuse could be damaged through incorrect storage on the site. Failure to follow the Waste Regulations may result in environmental harm. Mismanagement of waste streams constitutes a breach of legislation and could result in prosecution and fines. Equipment will be removed and held in secure containers or placed on containment. It will be appropriately labelled. Equipment intended for re-use or return to is stored securely and away from works areas and traffic routes which may have the potential for accidental damage. Competent contractors are used to remove equipment and all removal activities. 2 5 10 No additional measures. Plant and tool usage Spills and leaks from tools and plant 4 4 16 Poor maintenance of plant leads to higher potential for leaks and failures. Maintenance tasks increases risk of leaks and spills to ground or watercourse. Lack of preparation in spill response causes additional clean up and potential pollution events. All plant delivered to site is inspected prior to first use by a competent person. Only modern, serviced plant is allowed on to site. Plant inspection checklists are carried out in. Daily and Weekly inspections are carried out. Plant maintenance regime is maintained. Any problems identified are reported and actioned (the plant is withdrawn from use). Any maintenance activities are undertaken off site where possible or in controlled areas where potential leaks and spills are contained and controlled. All works areas have a spill kit and plant is located near to spill kits at all times. Spill kits will be maintained, kept free from debris and dirt and water ingress. Spill response training and regular drills. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Plant and tool usage Storage of plant and tools 4 4 16 Poor storage of plant leads to higher potential for leaks and spills to ground or watercourse. Areas for plant storage are located on bunded areas or in secure containers on hard-standing. Plant and tools are stored securely either in stores or in locked compounds with appropriate bunding, drip trays employed.2 4 8 No additional measures. Generators Use and containment of fuel in mobile and static generators. 4 5 20 Poor storage and maintenance of generators leads to higher potential for leaks and failures. Maintenance tasks and refuelling increases risk of leaks and spills to ground or watercourse. All generators delivered to site are inspected prior to first use by a competent person. Only modern, serviced plant is allowed on to site. Generators are located on hard-standing, within a bund or within their own secondary containment. Mobile generators located on drip trays. Inspections are carried out and generators are maintained by competent contractors. Any problems identified are reported and actioned (the plant is withdrawn from use). Spill kit located next to generator. Spill kits are to be maintained, kept free from debris and dirt and water ingress. Spill response training and regular drills. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Fuel Use of fuel (including refuelling of items). 4 4 16 Potential damage to surrounding environment in particular watercourse, groundwater or ground contamination. Any diesel bowsers on site are controlled by authorised personnel and are kept closed and locked when not in use. When refuelling takes place on site either via the bowser, tanker deliveries or handheld fuel cans the operations are located within a controlled area and with the use of containment or drip tray/plant nappies. Spill kits made available and easily accessible to the working parties. Drip trays to be used under all static plant and fuel powered items in the works areas. Induction includes refuelling operations. All handheld fuel containers are returned to stores when not in use. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Emergency conditions Fire 3 5 15 Storage of combustible materials and mismanagement of hot works results in a major event and/ or result in a significant pollution event in the event of a fire. No fires are permitted on site. All hot works are subject to Hot Work Permits. Fire extinguishers and fire marshals are present on site. 2 4 8 No additional measures. Emergency conditions Uncontrolled release of oil or other hazardous chemicals 3 5 15 Normal spill control measures overloaded resulting in pollution of controlled waters or ground. All activities involving significant volumes of oil or hazardous chemicals are subject to RAMS. 2 5 10 No additional measures.RECEIVED: 25/08/2026