HomeMy WebLinkAbout2560416 - F.I. Received Doc. - FI Response letter
Monaghan County Council
Planning Office
No.1 Dublin Street
Monaghan
Co. Monaghan
Our Ref: 21-146_3.2FI_0.01 Your Ref: Date: 16.09.2026
Client: Mullanarry Enviornmental Services Ltd
Project: Permission for retention consisting of the following: A change of use of 1 bay of existing machinery shed to proposed waste
processing building, erect new Bio Filter Structure to side of building, new structure over existing wastewater tanks concrete apron and all
ancillary works. To retain existing storage shed and underground tanks and office buildings and all associated site development works. A waste
facility permit and/or certificate of Registration application will be applied for separately to Monaghan County Council at Mullanarry
Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan.
At: Mullanarry, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Planning Ref: 25/60416
Dear Brian
Please find herewith the relevant documents in response to requested Further Information dated 10/12/2025 - detailed below.
1). Section 15.22.2 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 states that ‘development which has the potential to detrimentally
impact on the residential amenity of properties in the vicinity of the development, by reason of overshadowing, overbearing, overlooking,
dominance, emissions (e.g. noise, smell, pollution) or general disturbance, shall be resisted’. Having regard to the nature of the application, the
proximity of the site to residential properties and the issues raised in the submitted objections, the applicant is requested to provide the
following;
a) A noise impact assessment taking into account background existing noise levels and proposed increase in such levels as a result of
the proposed development.
b) An odour assessment which takes into account EPA Air Guidance Note (AG5). The applicant should note that Section 4.4.1 of the
submitted Odour Management Plan incorrectly refers to the surrounding environment as ‘predominantly agricultural’ and that
Appendix A (site boundary odour monitoring locations), as referenced under Section 4.4.1, has not been included within the submitted
documentation.
c) An air dispersion model, taking account of EPA ‘Air Dispersion Modelling’ Guidance note AG4.
d) The applicant should note that items b) and c) above shall take account of background odour air dispersion within the surrounding
environment and nearby sensitive receptors.
In response to the above Point 1.
Traynor Environmental Ltd. Has enclosed an attached reply.
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2). . The Planning Authority considers that insufficient has been provided with regard to proposed waste processing operations that are to be
carried out at the site. The applicant is therefore requested to provide the following details;
a) A detailed description of the waste screening process, the biofilter technology to be used and the process involved.
b) Details of the exact volumes of waste to be stored on site at any one time. This shall include the maximum volume the storage
facilities can hold.
c) Details of proposed hours of operation.
3. The proposal is considered insufficient in terms of site drainage details. The applicant is
therefore requested to submit a revised site layout drawing (1:500 scale) showing details all
foul and surface water infrastructure and associated outfalls. All gullies and manholes to be
clearly marked.
In response to the above Point 2.
Traynor Environmental Ltd. Has enclosed an attached reply.
3. The proposal is considered insufficient in terms of site drainage details. The applicant is therefore requested to submit a revised site layout
drawing (1:500 scale) showing details all foul and surface water infrastructure and associated outfalls. All gullies and manholes to be clearly
marked.
In response to the above Point 3.
Please find enclosed revised Drawing no 002.00 now showing foul and surface water lines on site.
4.
a) Planning Authority notes that the submitted office plans (Dwg No.3.3_P1-03) do not accurately reflect the building to be retained in
terms of height, roof pitch and detailing. The applicant is therefore requested to provide amended, accurate plans for consideration.
b) Planning Authority notes the proposed development description refers to the retention of a storage building however, it is unclear
from the submitted layout plan as to which building this is referring to. It is also unclear as to how the existing rectangular
building/structure, highlighted in blue and located west of the existing machinery shed, is to be used. In the interests of clarity,
the applicant is requested to submit a revised layout plan clearly highlighting/describing (i) those buildings which are to be retained as
part of this application (ii) those buildings which are proposed as part of this application (iii) any existing authorised buildings which
that do not from part of this proposal. The applicant should ensure that the description of the development is clear and unambiguous
in this regard and that it corresponds with the submitted drawing details.
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In response to the above Point 4.
Please find enclosed revised Drawing (no 100.00) for the office building ,(no 101.00) plans showing the canteen building, (no 102.00 &
103.00) plans for containers on site, (no 002.00) Revised Site Layout showing positions of all buildings on site.
5. a) The Planning Authority considers that insufficient detail has been provided with regard to proposed vehicle parking and manoeuvring within
the site. The applicant is therefore requested to submit a revised layout plan clearly demonstrating how adequate parking and manoeuvring
areas will be provided for any vehicles (cars, lorries, tankers etc) that will be attracted to the site. The details provided should be demonstrate
compliance with Section 15.24, Table 15.5 ‘Car Parking Standards’ and Policy CP 1 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031.
Details of existing/proposed surface treatments for proposed parking areas and the entire site should also be provided.
In response to the above Point 5.
Please find enclosed revised Drawing no 002.00 now showing all parking arrangements on site.
6. The Planning Authority notes that the site is served by a second entrance the northeast corner, which facilitates entry/exit to and from the site.
The submitted layout plan shows this access to be blocked up with proposed landscaping/boundary treatment. The applicant is requested to
clarify future intentions with regard to this exit/entrance and confirm if it is intended to be used to serve the development/use on site. Where the
applicant seeks to use this entrance/exit, this should be reflected in the submitted plans and the development description.
In response to the above Point 6.
The exit/ entrance from the car park is indicated on drawing no 002.00 is not for use and is closed off to use only to John Conlons
private dwelling house which is adjacent to the yard.
7. Planning Authority notes that no details of flood lighting or security lighting have been provided with the submitted application. Section 8.39
‘Lighting’ and associated policies LP 1, 2 and 3 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031, seek to prevent light pollution in the
interests of nature conservation, residential amenity and energy efficiency. In order to control lighting and minimise impacts on residential
amenity, the applicant is required to submit details of existing and/or proposed lighting serving the proposed development in accordance with
aforementioned policies LP 1, 2 and 3.
In response to the above Point 7.
Traynor Environmental Ltd. Has enclosed an attached reply.
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8. The development description of the proposed development refers to change of use of one bay of the existing machinery shed to proposed
waste processing building. However, the plans indicate that bays 1, 2, and 3 of this existing building are to be used for waste processing. The
applicant is required to submit clarification of this matter and amend the development description accordingly to reflect the proposals on the
submitted plans.
In response to the above Point 8.
Traynor Environmental Ltd. Has enclosed an attached reply.
9. The Planning Authority has received several third-party submissions in respect of the proposed development. The applicant is invited to
review the content of same and provide a detailed response to the issues raised. Note: It is recommended that you and/or your assigned agent
liaise with Monaghan County council Environment/ Environmental Health/Planning Sections prior to the preparation and submission of this
Further Information. Applicant to note the information required above will likely constitute significant additional information. In accordance with
Article 35 of the Planning and Development Regulations (2001) as amended, a revised site notice shall be erected on site and shall be
submitted to the Planning Authority along with a revised published press notice indicating the revisions to the application.
In response to the above Point 9.
Traynor Environmental Ltd. Has enclosed an attached reply.
Trusting all of the documentation is in order, however, should you require any further details please do not hesitate to cont act the undersigned.
Yours sincerely,
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Aidan McDonnell
For CMD Architects Limited
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