HomeMy WebLinkAbout2660018 - F.I. Publication Request Letter
31 /08/2026
Stream BioEnergy Ireland Limited
Rachel Condon
McCutcheon Halley
Kreston House, Arran Quay,
Dublin 7
D07 K271.
Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).
26/60018 - permission for the proposed development consisting of : i. A 10-year permission
for a Renewable Biogas Plant and associated road improvements, on a site of approximately
6.2 hectares located immediately west of the R189 Road and south of the L2280 Road, on
lands in the townlands of Maghernakelly and Drumcall, Co. Monaghan. The proposed Plant
will generate renewable biogas from 99,000 tonnes per annum of poultry manure, along with
other biodegradable agricultural and agri-food organic materials, utilising anaerobic digestion
technology. The development will consist of: (a) Buildings and associated Structures:
Administration Building (432sq.m GFA and approx. 5.94m High (h); Main Process Building
(9,104sq.m GFA and approx. 12.58m-14.91m h) with odour control system and associated
dispersion stack approx. 40m h; Digestate Dryer Building (972sq.m GFA and approx. 16.54m
h); Pellet Storage & Distribution Building (875sq.m GFA and approx. 12.34m h); a Combined
Heat and Power Building (368.5sq.m GFA and approx. 10.01m h); Control Building (183.1sq.m
GFA and approx. 5.57m h); Containerised Boiler (approx. 5.44m h); a Combined
Dryer/Boiler/CHP dispersion stack approx. 20m h); and a Plant Room (22sq.m GFA and approx.
4.75m h). (b) Bunded Tank Farm: including a Digestate Treatment Plant (approx. 20m h); 6 no.
Digester Tanks (approx. 27.86m h); a Sludge Buffer Tank (approx. 18.1m h); an Evaporator
Feed Tank (approx. 12.1m h); a Condensate Tank (approx. 10.6m h); a Concentrate Tank
(approx. 10.6m h); a Hot Water Tank (approx. 5.6m h); 2 no. Ammonia Strippers (approx. 9m
h); 2 no. Desulphurisation Units (approx. 14m h); 2 no. Activated Carbon Units (approx. 5m h);
a Gas Holder (approx. 10.65m h) with 4 no. approx. 13m high lightning rods. (c) A CO2
Liquefaction Plant (approx. 14.6m h); a Biogas Upgrade Plant (approx. 10.85m h); 4 no. Fan
Coolers (approx. 2.2m H); a Flare Unit (approx. 10.1m H); a Fuel Storage Tank (approx. 1.85m
h); a Gas Grid Entry Unit (approx. 5.1m h); a Firewater Tank (approx. 10.1m h); 3 no. LPG Tanks
(approx. 3.8m h); 5 no. Feedstock Storage Tanks (approx. 9.5m h); an undergrounded Water
Tank; a backup generator (approx. 2.6m h). (d) Provision of 35 car parking spaces and a
covered cycle parking area. (e) A new vehicular access to the biogas facility from the northern
site boundary, connecting to the L2280, designed to provide safe and efficient access for all
vehicle types. (f) Local road improvement works to the L2280, (continued on site notice) at this
site of approximately 8.8 hectares in the townlands of Maghernakelly, Drumcall and Drumgole
Drum Co. Monaghan.
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A Chara,
With reference to the additional information received on 28/08/2026, in relation to planning application
26/60018, I wish to advise that the information submitted is considered to be significant additional data
and therefore a revised press/site notice in accordance with Article 35 of the Planning & Development
Regulations (as amended) is required.
Please submit revised press/site notice by 17/09/2026.
Please note that the 8-week period will not commence until the Planning Authority is in receipt of the
revised notices.
Mise le meas,
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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