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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS
‘Waste management options should be determined according to a waste hierarchy which considers first
waste minimisation, then re-use, recycling, composting and energy recovery (including incineration),
and finally disposal to landfill. Waste should generally be managed as near as possible to its place of
production in order to minimise the environmental impact of waste transportation’ (Section 9.2).
The proposed extension to the existing Kilmainhamwood composting facility is in line with these
guidelines and the requirement to develop biological treatment facilities.
4.3.3 Local Level
Meath County Development Plan (2007-2013)
The development plan sets out the general policies and development standards of Meath County
Council. The development plan sets out the following policies in relation to waste management, rural
development and infrastructure.
Economic Development Policy 19
‘To normally permit development proposals for the expansion of existing industrial or business
enterprises in the countryside where the resultant development is of a size and scale which remains
appropriate and which does not negatively impact on the character and amenity of the surrounding
area; and the proposal demonstrates that it has taken into account traffic, public health, environmental
and amenity considerations and is in accordance with the policies, requirements and guidance
contained in this plan.
In all instances, it should be demonstrated that the proposal would not generate traffic of a type and
amount inappropriate for the character of the access roads or would require improvements which would
affect the character of these roads’ (Ref Section 3.1.9).
For inspection purposes only.
Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Infrastructure Policy 74
‘To implement the provisions of the Waste Management Hierarchy and the Replacement North East
Regional Waste Management Plan. All prospective developments in the county will be expected to take
account of the provisions of the Replacement Regional Waste Management Plan and adhere to those
elements of it that relate to waste prevention and minimisation, waste recycling facilities, and the
capacity for source segregation. Account will also be taken of the proximity principle and the inter
regional movement of waste as provided for under the Section 60 Policy Direction by the Minster for the
Environment, Heritage & Local Government (Circular WIR:04/05)’ (Ref Section 4.9.3).
Infrastructure Policy 79
‘To support the development of recycling sites/ waste disposal sites or transfer stations and associated
developments in appropriate locations, subject to normal planning and environmental sustainability
considerations. In assessing applications for these types of development, the Planning Authority will
have regard to the Groundwater Protection Plan and appropriate response matrix’ (Ref Section 4.9.3).
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