Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 11: Water Services and Environment

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   Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 Chapter 11 Water Services and Environment Page 358 ENVP-10 It is Council policy to promote circular economy principles, prioritising prevention, reuse, recycling and recovery, and to sustainably manage residual waste. New developments will be expected to take account of the provisions of the Waste Management Plan for the Region and observe those elements of it that relate to waste prevention and minimisation, waste recycling facilities, and the capacity for source segregation. ENVP-11 It is Council policy to ensure that all waste disposal shall be undertaken in compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency and relevant Waste Management Legislation. ENVP-12 It is Council policy to continue to fulfil its duties under the Waste Management (certification of historic unlicensed waste disposal and recovery activity) Regulations 2008, including those in relation to the identification and registration of closed landfills. ENVP-13 It is Council policy to require the provision of recycling infrastructure where it is considered necessary and will assess requirements for recycling facilities on a case by case basis as part of the development management process. ENVP-14 It is Council policy to require Construction and Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) to be prepared for larger scale projects and this requirement shall be assessed on a case by case basis as part of the development management process. Where a CEMP is required, it shall be prepared in accordance with the criteria set out in Section 11.5.2 of this Plan. Radon ENVP-15 It is Council policy to ensure the implementation of the specific guidance on radon prevention measures for new homes as contained within the existing Building Regulations (including any updated/superseding regulations that may be published within the lifetime of this Plan). Major Accidents Directive – Seveso III ENVP-16 It is Council policy, for the purposes of preventing / reducing the risk or limiting the consequences of a major accident involving dangerous substances, to have regard to the provisions of the Major Accidents Directive, and any regulations under any enactment giving effect to that Directive, and the recommendations of the Health and Safety Authority, in the control of: • The siting of new establishments; • The modification of existing establishments; and • Development within the consultation distance of such establishments. Air Quality ENVP-17 It is Council policy to manage air quality in accordance with relevant legislation and policy. ENVP-18 It is Council policy to promote the preservation of best ambient air quality compatible with sustainable development in accordance with the EU ambient Air Quality and Cleaner Air for Europe

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   Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 Chapter 11 Water Services and Environment Page 359 (CAFE) Directive (2008/50/EC) and ensure that all air emissions associated with new developments are within Environmental Quality Standards as set out in the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2011, or any updated/superseding documents. ENVP-19 It is Council policy to require activities likely to give rise to air emissions to implement measures to control such emissions and to undertake air quality monitoring. Application of this policy will take into account instances whereby activities are licensed by other bodies through other processes (such as Integrated Pollution Control Licensing or Industrial Emissions Licensing). Noise ENVP-20 It is Council policy to promote the implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive and associated regulations through the Offaly County Council Noise Action Plan 2018-2023 and any subsequent Plan. ENVP-21 It is Council policy to promote the pro-active management of noise where it is likely to have significant adverse impacts on health and quality of life. Planning permission will not normally be granted for new uses / development or extensions of existing uses that produce significant and unacceptable levels of noise and/or vibration at site boundaries or within adjacent noise sensitive areas, especially residential areas. ENVP-22 It is Council policy that noise sensitive development proposals located within proximity to a noise source, such as an existing or proposed national road, should include noise attenuation measures. Light Pollution ENVP-23 It is Council policy to require that the design of lighting schemes minimises the incidence of light pollution into the surrounding environment. New schemes shall ensure that there is no unacceptable adverse impact on residential or visual amenity and biodiversity in the surrounding area. Human Health ENVP-24 It is Council policy to assess, as relevant, proposals for development in terms of, inter alia, potential impact on existing adjacent developments, existing land uses and/or the surrounding landscape. Where proposed developments would be likely to have a significant adverse effect on the amenities of the area through pollution by noise, fumes, odours, dust, grit or vibration, or cause pollution of air, water and/or soil, mitigation measures shall be introduced in order to eliminate adverse environmental impacts or reduce them to an acceptable operating level. Application of this policy will take into account instances whereby activities are licensed by other bodies through other processes (such as Integrated Pollution Control Licensing or Industrial Emissions Licensing). Hazardous Waste ENVP-25 It is Council policy to ensure that hazardous waste is addressed through an integrated approach of prevention, collection, and recycling and encourage the development of industry-led producer responsibility schemes for key waste streams.

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   Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 Chapter 11 Water Services and Environment Page 360 11.7 Environment Objectives Water Quality ENVO-01 It is an objective of the Council to ensure, through the implementation of the River Basin Management Plan, and any other associated legislation, the protection and improvement of all drinking water, surface water and ground waters throughout the county. ENVO-02 It is an objective of the Council to protect through its regulatory controls and in conjunction with the Local Authority Waters Programme, water bodies with ‘high ecological status’; to restore water bodies that have fallen below ‘high ecological status’; to maintain water bodies at ‘Good Status’; and to mitigate threats to water bodies identified as ‘At Risk’ i.e. ‘Moderate and Poor Status’. ENVO-03 It is an objective of the Council to protect both ground and surface water resources; to work with Irish Water to develop and implement Drinking Water Safety Plans to protect sources of public water supply and their contributing catchment; and to work with the National Federation of Group Water Schemes in respect of Source Protection Plans for Group Water Schemes to protect these sources. ENVO-04 It is an objective of the Council to comply with the Blue Dot Catchments Programme. Waste Management ENVO-05 It is an objective of the Council to implement the Eastern-Midlands Regional Waste Management Plan 2015-2021; the Council’s Litter Management Plan and Waste Bye-Laws. ENVO-06 It is an objective of the Council to use statutory powers to prohibit the illegal deposit and disposal and collection of waste materials, refuse and litter, and to authorise and regulate, waste disposal within the county in an environmentally sustainable manner. ENVO-07 It is an objective of the Council to implement the legislative provisions in relation to historic landfill sites in the county and to undertake risk assessments where required and any subsequent remedial measures where necessary. ENVO-08 It is an objective of the Council to promote the inclusion of adequate and easily accessible storage space that supports the separate collection of dry recyclables and food, as appropriate, within developments. Air Quality ENVO-09 It is an objective of the Council to reduce harmful emissions and achieve and maintain good air quality for the county. ENVO-10 It is an objective of the Council to actively promote measures to reduce air pollution and combat climate change including promotion of energy efficient buildings, cleaner home heating, green infrastructure, active and public transport modes, electric vehicles and innovative design solutions.

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   Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 Chapter 11 Water Services and Environment Page 361 ENVO-11 It is an objective of the Council to promote sustainable design and construction to help reduce emissions from the demolition and construction of buildings. ENVO-12 It is an objective of the Council to work with relevant agencies to support local data collection in the development of air quality monitoring. Light Pollution ENVO-13 It is an objective of the Council to seek to minimise the harmful effects of light pollution in the future provision of outdoor lighting, including investigating measures to improve the approach to street lighting and ensuring that new developments are lit appropriately and that environmentally sensitive areas are protected.

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