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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS
The design of the proposed extension to the Kilmainhamwood Compost facility is in line with the latest
requirements of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. These requirements favour a “one
way system of material flow” of waste to prevent cross contamination.
4.3.1.5 Planning Policy
National Spatial Strategy (NSS) 2002-2020
In 2002, the Government published the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) for Ireland 2002 to 2020. NSS
is a coherent national planning framework, which covers Ireland’s seven regions, and also provides the
framework for spatial policy for the Greater Dublin Area. There is a strong emphasis placed upon
securing Greater Dublin’s vital national role through improved mobility, urban design, social mix and
transport (both national and international).
This strategy states that waste management is a particular current priority and that efficient, effective
and cost competitive waste management facilities are essential if industrial and enterprise activity is to
thrive and develop in a balanced way across Ireland. The proposed extension to the existing
composting facility will contribute to, and support the requirements of the NSS.
4.3.2 Regional Level
4.3.2.1 Waste Management Policy
North East Waste Management Plan (2005-2010)
The Waste Management Plan for the North East Region (2005-2010) states that progress is required to
meet the planned targets of 2015. The targets set include:
• 43% recycling
• 39% thermal treatment
• 18% landfill
This Plan sets out the following policy objectives for biological treatment;
‘It will be a priority of the Plan to ensure that biological treatment of separately collected organic waste
is developed in the Region. This treatment is required to meet our requirements under the Landfill
Directive as well as to meet the recycling targets set in the Plan.
The Local Authorities will ensure:
For inspection purposes only.
Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
The provision of Green Waste Composting facilities for garden and landscaping waste. Two to three
facilities are encouraged with capacity up to 10,000 tonnes/annum. (2006 – 2007)
The development of Biowaste Treatment Plants to treat source-separated organic waste from
households, businesses and industry. (2007)
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