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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS
It is the policy of the Plan to allow flexibility in the type of biological treatment plant provided. The onus
will be on the developer to provide sufficient details at procurement and planning stage to ensure a
sustainable proposal, which can meet the highest environmental standards’ (Ref Section 3.7).
The following policy for siting Biological Treatment facilities is set out in this plan,
‘The primary legislation and technical guidance referring to biological treatment facilities are:-
The Waste Management Acts, 1996 - 2003
Working Document, Biological Treatment of Biowaste, 2nd Draft, February 12, 2001, DGENV.A.2
Animal By-products Regulation (1774/2002/EC)
The Working Document on the Biological Treatment of Biowaste – Annex V sets out a number of
criteria that should be considered when selecting a composting site. These are as follows:-
• Location, taking into account requirements relating to the feedstock waste and technology used
• Distance to such things as residential and recreational areas
• The proximity of waterways, waterbodies and other agricultural and urban sites
• The existence of protection zones in the area and the protection of the local environment
Cognisance should also be taken of the Animal By-Products Regulation which is now in force and the
Draft Conditions for Treatment of Animal By-products in approved composting or biogas plants in
Ireland issued by the Department of Agriculture and Food in 2004’ (Ref Section 3.13.4).
The proposed development is in line with requirements of the North-East Waste Management Plan
2005-2010 which are needed in order to meet our requirements under the Landfill Directive and the
requirement to meet the recycling targets set in the Plan.
For inspection purposes only.
Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
The proposed development will comply with the policy for siting Biological Treatment Facilities. The
existing composting facility is currently in operation; however the criteria that should be considered
when selecting a composting site will be addressed in relevant sections of this EIS.
4.3.2.2 Planning Policy
Regional Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA 2004-2016)
The Regional Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2004-2016 provides a statutory
planning framework for the functional areas of Dublin City Council, and the County Councils of Fingal,
South Dublin, Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown, Wicklow, Kildare and Meath.
‘From a strategic perspective, the waste management industry (which includes Planning Authorities and
private operators) should aim to develop integrated waste management facilities infrastructure in the
GDA. This infrastructure includes new landfills, waste to energy plants, biological treatment and
recycling facilities. In developing this infrastructure, provision should be made to:
Develop biological treatment facilities for organic waste, further recycling and waste to energy plants to
serve the needs of the GDA’ (Section 8.6.3).
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