Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560414 - F.I. Received Doc. - Other Assessments Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Planning Department, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan. 9th September 2026 RE: Planning application for Stephen and Patricia Kelly. Development Address ~ Carrickagarvan Td., Castleblayney Co. Monaghan. Your Ref: 25/60414 Dear Sir/Madame I refer to the planning application for development on an existing poultry farm, made on behalf of Stephen and Patricia Kelly and your subsequent correspondence in relation to same dated 4th December last. Please find detailed below the response to the issues raised. 1. Please submit the following environmental information: a) Submit a Water Protection Plan Checklist. Please refer to Water Protection Plan Checklist enclosed. b) Clarification on what buildings on the farmyard are used to house pigs. All buildings identified on site are for the housing of pigs, as per screen shot below and as detailed on the plans as submitted. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J c) Submit confirmation from a suitably qualified person that the agricultural sheds where pigs are housed are in accordance with the relevant Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine specifications for pig housing. Please refer to correspondence below from applicants Vet. Please also see extract from S141 detailing space requirements per pig in line with DAFM requirements. Necessary space to comply with DAFM Specifications; • 150 Weaner pigs (<30 kg) @ 0.36 m2 = 54 m2 • 450 Production pigs* (30 kg – 110 kg) @ 0.95m2 = 427.5 m2. (Alternatively the farm may operate as 500 production pigs @ 0.95m2 = 475m2 floor space minimum. Actual pig type and numbers within the parameters above relies on the breeding farm and the weight of pigs available/supplied.) *Production pig includes all pigs over 30kg (incl. weaners>30 kg, growers and finishers) Total floor apace required = 475-481.5 m2. Available Area = 486 m2 (internal pig pen area only, as per above drawings) Therefore the development complies with DAFM requirements / Specifications and animal welfare requirements. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J d) An odour impact assessment to be completed for this development. This shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person and shall take into account the EPA Air guidance Note (AG5). The assessment shall include recommendations for odour abatement where required using the best practicable means for pig housing to limit and, if possible, to prevent an emission in such a quantity, or in such a manner, as to be a nuisance. Please refer to Odour Management Plan attached. This development has been assessed uising the E.P.A.’s own dedicated tool for Intensive agriculture. Same was published in 2022, and while not alone being specific to pig farm assessments same was published after AG5, and is therefore more up to date and more suited to the development at hand. Instruction note and screening tool for the assessment of odour emissions from Intensive Agriculture pig installations Summary: This instruction note provides a methodology to applicants on how to predict and assess odour emissions from intensive agriculture pig rearing installations. The methodology includes an excel based screening tool, which can be used in conjunction with the instruction note. The screening tool is available to download on this page. Please note that Excel version 2007 or higher is required to run the tool without loss of functionality. e) Applicant to confirm there is no other livestock associated with this holding or herd number attached to this farmyard. If there is a bovine/other enterprise along with the pig unit a nutrient management plan (farmer full) for the holding is to be submitted. This NMP assessment should include maps of lands with parcel ID, up to date soil sampling results and current stocking rate for lands in question. The plan shall be prepared by a suitably qualified agricultural advisor. This farm operates independently of any other farming activity and under a separate herd number specific to pig production that does not provide for any bovine livestock. The applicant/applicants family also operate a bovine farming activity, (summer grazing only with no over wintering of bovine livestock) however same operates independently of this activity. In order to address Monaghan Co. Co. concerns a N and P statement and area aid maps of same are submitted as confidential information. Same confirms that the bovine farming activities operate at a low stocking rate of 34 kg organic N/Ha. Furthermore the Record 3 submissions (also submitted as confidential information) also demonstrate compliance of the activity under consideration with S.I. 588 of 2025. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J f) Details of final outlet for the organic fertiliser (pig slurry). If spreadlands are in County Monaghan BPS maps of lands are to be submitted. Maps shall clearly show buffer zones to be maintained. Information submitted shall be sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations, 2022. Please see below an extract from a recent An Coimisium PLeanala report (PL15.320010) relating to the development of another farm (poultry in this case); “For the purposes of clarity, the Commission should note that land spreading does not form part of this application and such process is regulated under the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2022 S.I. No. 113/2 022 (the GAP Regulations), not by An Coimisiún Pleanála. The development under consideration in this instance is the poultry farming operation; similar to the EPA, the statutory power of An Coimisiún Pleanála does not extend to the authorisation of the possible end-use of the poultry litter or wash water generated, which is governed by other statute. The GAP regulations are the appropriate mitigation for such effects.” The response to the issues raised has to be considered in light of the above and the appropriate and applicable legislation in relation to the protection of waters and the management of organic fertilisers (incl. soiled water) and farming activities. The applicant has demonstrated (via the submission a copy of his Record 3 Submission – submitted as Confidential Information) that the organic fertiliser produced on this farm has been appropriately recorded in accordance with S.I. 588 of 2025, however thereafter it must be acknowledged that the responsibility for its use rests with the farmers utilizing same as a fertiliser source, and while in some instances this may be the applicant, or the applicant’s family, it may not always be. This submission contains the herd numbers of the farmers. S.I. 588 of 2055 provides for the appropriate sharing of information between Monaghan Co.Co. and DAFM as follows (and these regulations do not require the applicant to hold BPS maps of third party farmers lands), Compliance with Data Protection Acts 32. The provision of information by a local authority, the Agency or the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in accordance with Article 28, 30 or 31 of these Regulations shall not be a breach of the Data Protection Acts, 1988, 2003 and 2018. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Based on an occupancy rate of 500 finisher pigs, @ 0.024m3/ production pig/annum as per S.I. 588 of 2025 annual organic fertiliser production would equal c. 600-650 m3/annum, assuming maximum occupancy for the entire 52 weeks. (Alternative stock numbers of 150 weaners and 450 production pigs would not alter this organic fertiliser production.) Record 3 details as submitted detail exports of 610 m3, which would represent the total organic fertiliser produced. g) A revised site drainage plan which clearly shows the following: i. Clean (blue) and soiled (red) water flow paths, ii. The discharge point(s) of clean waters from the yard, and iii. Location of cattle crush for retention. Same is to be addressed under Separate Cover 2. The Planning Authority notes that the applicant seeks to use an existing access onto the public road to serve the proposed development. Accordingly it is considered there would be intensification of use of an existing access. The site layout plan submitted is unclear with regards demonstrating adequate access details. In this regard, the applicant is requested to submit: a) A revised site layout plan (1:500 scale) indicating how a clear and unobstructed visibility splay of 70m can be achieved at the proposed entry/exit point onto the Local Secondary road. The required visibility splays should be provided from a point in the centre of the entrance, 2.4 metres from the road edge at a height of 1.05 metre to 2.0 metres above ground level. Sight distances to be measures to the nearest road edge in both directions. The submitted revised site layout plan should demonstrate all necessary site work, including the extent of any front boundary hedge and trees which would be required to be removed/trimmed, re-grading of side banks etc to achieve the required sight distances. The road edge boundaries should be clearly delineated. b) The area within the visibility splays shall be cleared to provide a level surface no higher than 250mm above the level of the adjoining carriageway and shall be retained and kept clear thereafter. c) Where the sight distances are not achievable within the applicant’s ownership, the applicant should submit legal agreements with adjoining landowners giving their consent for all necessary works to facilitate the required 70m sight distances, including removal/trimming of hedgerow/hedges, re-grading of side banks etc. The Applicant should note that legal agreements should be submitted using the Appendix 13 template as contained in the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025 -2031. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J d) The applicant shall also demonstrate that there is sufficient turning capacity on the site for HGVs in connection with the agricultural operation. HGVs must be able to enter and leave the site in forward gear only. Same is to be addressed under Separate Cover 3. The Planning Authority have serious concerns with regards to adverse smell impacts to dwellings in the surrounding area. The applicant shall provide information on robust odour mitigation and management measures. Please refer to included Odour Impact Assessment The planner dealing with this application is Darragh McAdam Should you have any queries in relation to this, or, require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me at the above number. Yours Faithfully, Paraic Fay B.Agr.Sc. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Odour Impact Assessment REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J 1. Introduction The site of the existing farm, and pig houses, are located in an agricultural hinterland where typical levels of farm activity are existing/to be found and expected. The existing farm includes bovine handling facilities and porcine accommodation. 2. Pig Farm Odour – Odour associated with pig farming enterprises may arise from two situations: * The pig farm site, and, * The manure spreading operation. The pig farm is located in an entirely agricultural hinterland where typical levels of farm odour are to be found and expected. This odour arises from farmyards and lands during the day to day operations such as silage feeding, manure agitation and manure spreading. The existing farm development using the best available practices, will operate without a significant effect on the environment and the applicant/farm management will strive to minimise all potential environmental impacts. Well maintained, properly ventilated pig farms with modern manure management systems will minimise any potential adverse odour impact and will be practically odour free outside the confines of the site/immediate area. Transient increases in odour emissions may be associated with manure removal from the site. While there are residences in relatively close proximity to the farm, incl. the applicant’s family, there are no odour sensitive locations likely to be affected by the proposed development (as detailed hereafter). This development will have no significant adverse affect on climate. This existing farm / site of the proposed development, operates in a rural agricultural environment, and the farm will cause no nuisance. The Closest 3rd party residence is located c. 85m from the centre of the proposed development. The farming activities at 500-600 pigs is a relatively modest (if not small) activity providing a part-time income for the applicant. The applicants family live directly opposite the farm (referred to as Dwelling B hereafter REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Figure 1 – Aerial Photograph of the Site and its Surrounding Habitats © Google REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Fig 2 location of closest third party residence to the existing/proposed pig farm site. This site of the proposed development is a long standing agricultural farmyard, operates in a rural environment and hence the farm will cause no nuisance. A odour impact assessment of the existing farm was completed using the EPA guidance “Instruction note for the assessment of odour emissions from Intensive Agriculture pig installations” and associated screening tool. The proposed activities and stock numbers were modelled to arrive at the existing baseline for the site. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Fig 3 Odur Emission factors taken from E.P.A. “Instruction note for the assessment of odour emissions from Intensive Agriculture pig installations” In line with this guidance the acceptable odour levels specific to new and existing developments are as follows: For the purposes of this instructional note, the acceptable odour level s specific to intensive agriculture are as follows: (REF. EPA Instruction note Pg. 5) • 3.0 OUE/m3 for new pig-production units; • 5.0 OUE/m3 for existing pig-production units (includes sites licensed by the EPA between 2001 and 15th February 2017 only); and • 6.0 OUE/m3 for existing pig-production units (includes sites licensed by the EPA prior to 2001 and not reviewed since this date only). The applicability of the above levels will be at odour-sensitive locations only. • The table below details the distance from the centre of the existing pig farm required to achieve the required thresholds, based on the proposed stock numbers, housing, manure storage and operating practices. • Moderate dispersion is used as the farm operates a fan ventilation system. • As can be seen the 5 OUE/m3 threshold (applicable to existing farms is achieved at c. 40.1 m from the centre of the farm (versus the closest 3rd party residence at 86.74m), with the 3 OUE/m3 threshold (applicable to new farms is achieved at c. 85.3 m (The centre of the farm is used as per the guidance requirements). • It is important to note that the E.P.A. Guidance is designed as a screening tool to, and as expressly detailed in the guidance “The screening tool enables the user to generate a worst-case odour impact”. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Scenario 1: Data Entry (No Mitigation) The data above has been based on the number of pigs to be housed on the farm; i.e. • 150pigs < 30 Kg referred to as weaners. • 200 pigs 30-60 Kg referred to as production pigs (sub category growers) • 250 pigs 60 kg to finish referred to as production pigs (sub-category finishers) (Note: while the farm can also operate as 500 production Pig Places (215 growers and 285 finishers) total Oue/S would be lower at 8280, and this assessment has been completed based on the higher odour output, albeit that the difference would be negligible) Scenario 1 Data Output REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Scenario 2: Data Entry (Mitigation – 30% odour reduction due to the use of low protein diets as currently used on the farm.) As per Section 4.2 of the aforementioned E.P.A. Guidance – 4.2. Recommended Levels of Mitigation 4.2.1. Manipulating Dietary Protein & Supplements Manipulating animal feed by reducing dietary protein will reduce the amount of unused protein that passes through a pig’s digestive system. Fewer precursor compounds present in the slurry will reduce potential odour. For detailed modelling, it would be reasonable to apply a reduction factor of 10% on the basis of a reduction of 1% crude protein in the diet. The maximum reduction factor that can be applied is 30% linked to a reduction of 3% crude protein in the diet. The current farm operates on a low protein diet with all diets with a 3% reduction in Crude Protein levels thus the maximum 30% reduction has been applied. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J The data above has been based on the number of pigs to be housed on the farm; i.e. • 150pigs < 30 Kg referred to as weaners. • 200 pigs 30-60 Kg referred to as production pigs (sub category growers) • 250 pigs 60 kg to finish referred to as production pigs (sub-category finishers) With numbers adjusted to take account of the proposed mitigation. (Note: the only way to incorporate the mitigation measure into the tool is to adjust stock numbers according to the appropriate reduction – as can be seen total odour units equate to 70% of unmitigated operation ). Scenario 2 Data Output REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J As can be seen form the data above the proposed development as currently planned and proposed to be operated, both with and without mitigation complies with the E.P.A. guidance and is well inside odour emission limits. Furthermore as previously detailed and outlined this screening tool is designed to be conservative and present a worst case scenario. Summary OU Threshold Mitigation Applied Intersection point* Closest Residence Compliant Existing farm – no Mitigation 5 (Applicable threshold as per E.P.A. Guidance No 40.1 86.74 Yes Existing farm – with Mitigation 5 (Applicable threshold as per E.P.A. Guidance Yes (30%) N/A 86.74 Yes Existing farm – no Mitigation 3 (Lower threshold for a new farm) No 85.3 86.74 Yes Existing farm – with Mitigation 3 (Lower threshold for a new farm) Yes (30%) 55.2 86.74 Yes • Intersection point is the closest distance from the centre of the farm where the required threshold is achieved, as calculated in line with E.P.A. Guidance. As can be seen from the above the development as existing complied with the E.P.A. thresholds when assessed in line with E.P.A. Guidance. Not only does the existing activity comply with the standards for an existing farm, it also complies with the standards for a new farm, without any additional mitigation, thus ensuring that this farm will not have an adverse impact. Furthermore as this farm is, • already implementing low protein diets (with a significant impact reduction as calculated above), • operating a mechanical ventilation system, • located north of the closest receptors with the predominant wind from the south east, thus blowing any potential odours away form the closest dwellings, and as the E.P.A. guidance is specifically designed to to be conservative and present a worst case scenario, if can be determined that this relatively small scale agricultural activity under consideration will not cause an adverse impact in then local area. Notwithstanding same the following Odour Management Plan will be implemented. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J 3 Odour Management Programme 3.1 On-Site Proposed Odour Management Programme Manure odours may be reduced by preventing their production and by preventing their emission. Several odour-control techniques used in industry are technically feasible for use in pig production, but are prohibitively expensive. The proposed odour management programme will revolve primarily around site management activities. These management activities are listed below: 1. Hygiene/Washing Routines Every surface covered with manure, spoiled/unused feed and/or dust is a possible and probable source of odour. It will be ensured that all houses are washed regularly with high-pressure washers in order to ensure that all surfaces are free from dust, faec es and/or spoiled feed. As previously stated all of these can lead to extra odours being produced. These pigs are moved in an all in/all out production system. All housing on-site is to be well maintained and has been completed so as to be as labour and input efficient as possible, while at the same time maximizing performance, minimizing emissions and ensuring that the houses are kept clean at all times. The internal finishes help ensure that they are easily cleaned between batches. An appropriate Hygiene/Washing protocol will be implemented on the farm. 2. Environmental Regulation It will be ensured that ventilation control systems are in optimum working order so as to keep the temperature and humidity in the houses at the required levels. 3. Animal Carcass Storage It will be ensured that all animal tissue wastes on site, are stored and disposed of as required. All such material is collected, stored and disposed of in line with licence requirements. 4. Slurry Storage/Removal It will be ensured that the amount of movement of slurry around the site is minimized where possible, and that agitation of slurry is avoided, so as to avoid any unnecessary odour emissions. NO unnecessary agitation/mixing of manure is carried out. 5. Soiled Yards/Dirty Areas All external areas, other than slatted passageways, that pigs are traversed across between houses, or areas where pigs are held prior to loading for transport off site, will be washed as soon as possible after these jobs have been completed. This will avoid the build up of potential odour causing material in these areas. Please refer to response to point No. 1. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J 6. Stockmanship One of the most important roles on any pig farm relates to the care and management of the pigs, i.e. stockmanship. It is important that all pigs are kept in optimum conditions in so far as the temperature, humidity, stocking rates, availability of fresh feed and water and many other factors are concerned. If these requirements are not met the pigs may become unsettled and particularly in solid or partially slatted floors this may lead to dirty pigs which will increase odour emissions from that pig/pen/house, as the pigs body heat will accelerate the rate of release of odour. It is essential that these situations are not allowed to arise. This area is strongly linked with point no. 2 as already described. 7. Use of Low protein Diets All of the diets fed to the pigs on this farm should be formulated to minimize odour, nutrient and manure production while at the same time maximizing animal performance. The use of low- protein diets will continue to be implemented on site. 8. Health Status A high health status will result in a more efficient production system due to the improved health status of the pigs, the reduced disease pressures resulting from the cleaning procedures carried out on farm, and, the improved genetic potential of the stock brought onto the farm. A more efficient production system will minimise, feed usage and manure output per unit of pigmeat produced as a result of improvements in Average Daily Gain (A.D.G.) and Feed Conversion Efficiencies (F.C.E.) REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Phone: 049-4371447/9 Fax: 049-4371451 E-mail: info@clw.ie The Mews, 23 Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan CLW Environmental Planners Ltd. Directors: S. Clarke, O. Leddy B.Agr.Sc., P. Fay B.Agr.Sc. V.A.T. Reg. No. 8277204J Conclusion It is anticipated that taking into account, 1. the predominantly rural nature of the site and surrounding area, 2. the distance to third party residences, as screened using the E.P.A. Screening tool, 3. the proposed management and operation of this farm and the implementation of this odour management plan. this pig farm will not cause an odour nuisance in the local area. Therefore at this time no further odour reduction measures are deemed to be required, however the continued maintenance programme which will be implemented on the farm will ensure a high standard of production. Should any complaints arise in the future with regard to odour from this site, these should and will be thoroughly recorded and investigated, and should any changes be proposed on this farm they will be discussed and agreed with Monaghan Co.CO. and implemented accordingly. REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 MONAGHAN LOCAL AUTHORITIESWater Protection Plan Checklist(To be accompanied by a Site Drainage Plan - Refer to Chapter 4 of Monaghan CountyDevelopment Plan 2013-2019)General Site and Water Body DetailsPlanning Ref. No.24/60414 Applicant Stephen andPatricia KellyTownlandCarrickagarvanWater Supply Source GWSX Co-ordinate 1 282891 Y Co-ordinate 1 317022WMU2ANNAHALE STREAM_010 RWB 2 FANE_SC_010 WB Status 2 Poor Objective 2 Restore 2027GroundwaterVulnerability3X/E Aquifer Importance 3 Pl Proximity to nearest watercourse (culverted or open), wetland or lake (meters)C 217 mProposed DevelopmentIs the development entirely or part of one of the following? (tick)Domestic dwelling Agricultural(cattle/dairy)Industrial-food related Public Works Agricultural(mushrooms)Industrial-non food Housing Agricultural (poultry)Quarrying/extractiveindustriesInstitutionalAgricultural (piggery)X Transport relatedCommercial/Retail Other agricultural –specify below Filling station/Fuel depot Mixed UseDevelopment Other Waste Water Production and Treatment MethodDomestic type waste waters N/AWaste waters produced from any trade,food, preparation or business 4 N/A Wheel wash, vehicle wash, coolingwaters N/A Waste waters produced from quarryingetc4 N/A Other waste waters 4 Construction phase waste watersFrequently asked questions for septic tanks may assist in the “fit for purpose” assessmentrefer to http://www.monaghan.ie/en/services/environment/water/waterawareness/faqforseptictanks/Fuel or Outdoor Material Storage for Non Domestic DevelopmentsNumber of fuel storage tanks existing or proposed onsite?N/A Are fuel storage tanks bunded 5?N/ADetail liquid / feedstuffs /organic / chemical / waste oilstorage on outdoor sites Under Ground mass concrete tank(s) Hard Surface and Open Yard Areas for Non Domestic DevelopmentsFootprint of proposed development including yard areas in m2 c. 552Is there potential for soiled yard areas from material, productwaste or manure handling, fuel dispensing, silt and soil, yardwashing etc.If yes, are silt trap(s), interceptor(s), soiled water tanks or othercontrol measures shown on drainage plan?Has the use of SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems –Yes REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 http://www.susdrain.org ) been considered in the design of thisdevelopment?Development History – All DevelopmentsHave previous pollution prevention planning conditions been complied with 6?YesDoes existing development have an up to date (as constructed) site drainageplan?Yes Is the existing/proposed development sewered or unsewered?N/AIf unsewered, is the existing wastewater treatment system fit for purpose7?N/AHas the storm water drainage system been examined and/or surveyed formisconnections? (Information leaflet available from Environment Section)N/A Checklist of items to be included on Site Drainage PlanLocation of lakes, watercourse, wells used for water supply, or karst features onor within 25m of domestic or 100m of non domestic development site Yes Location of all drainage outfall points YesFoul water drainage system (in Red)YesStorm water drainage system (in Blue)YesSoiled yard area, soiled water drainage and management system, including silttraps, oil interceptor(s) and any SUDS facilities Yes Location of waste water treatment facilities N/ALocation of fuel storage tank(s)N/AStream/Lake/Wetland/Riparian Corridors N/AFootnotes and Useful Information1Projection in the Irish Grid2WMU, RWB, WB status. Objectives available on water maps at www.wfdireland.ie3Available in the public mapping section at www.gsi.ie4For information leaflets on Business Premises and Proper Use of Drains and informationon discharge licensing see:http://www.monaghan.ie/contentv3/services/environment/formsguidesdocumentsdownlands/http://www.monaghan.ie/contentv3/services/environemtn/water/waterawareness/leaftletsandguidelines/5 Guidance:www.envirocentre.ie Best practice for Oil Storage (BPGCS05)6 Has certification of installation for previously granted wastewater treatment system beenrequired and if so has it been submitted.7 Refer to EPA Guidance at:http://www.monaghan.ie/contentv3/services/environment/water/waterawareness/faqforseptictanks/andhttp://www.monaghan.ie/contentv3/media/monaghanie/content/files/pdf/environment/WaterPollution&DrainageSystems.pdf8Refer to Water Body, Sensitive Waters and Sensitive Land Maps in Chapter 4 of theMonaghan County Development Plan 2013-2019AbbreviationsWMU Water Management UnitRWB River Water BodyWB Status Water Body StatusIPPC Integrated Pollution Prevention Control LicenceEIA Environmental Impact AssessmentFor Office Use: Sensitivity of LocationIs the development located upstream of a high river quality site 8?Is the development located within a good status waterbody 8?Is the development located in the catchment of a water supply source 8?Is the development located within the Source Protection Zone (SPZ) of a groundwatersupply source 8?Does the development require a discharge licence to surface or ground waters under theWater Pollution Acts?Risk to waters in relation to scale of development, previous planning/environmentalhistory, IPPC or EIA aspects, site management and location in a sensitive area REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 Applicant:_Stephen and Patricia Kelly Agent:__CLW Environmental Planners_________________ Date_10/09/2026 REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6 REC E I V E D : 1 0 / 0 9 / 2 0 2 6