Rossmeen, Kells, Co. Meath

Development of an anaerobic digestion facility at this site, at Rossmeen, Kells, Co. Meath, for the production of renewable gas (biomethane). The development will consist of: • 2 No. feedstock reception, preparation and storage buildings (agricultural sheds); • 3 No. feedstock blending tanks; • 1 No. primary digester; • 1 No. digestate storage tank; • 1 No. raw biogas storage tank; • 1 No. biogas purifications unit; • 1 No. upgraded biomethane storage tank; • 1 No. flare, carbon filter and stack; • 1 No. air dispersion stack; • 1 No. digestate pasteurisation bay; • 1 No. process water storage tank; • 1 No. fire water storage tank. • All associated site works; including: • All drainage infrastructure to include an oil interceptor silt trap, attenuation and a surface water outlet to the River Moynalty;, Provision of hardstanding, landscaping & site development works; • Alterations to the existing entrance to the facility along the R163; • A landscaped clay berm on the southern and western boundaries; Stockproof fencing around site boundary: 2.4m Palisade fence around gas treatment facilities and • Erection of a lime silo within the existing agricultural shed on the site. Additionally, an amendment to planning application PL17.241695 to amend Condition 2(a) and 2(b) - to increase the overall tonnage of material accepted at the Rossmeen facility from 3,000 tonnes of wastewater sludge per annum to 15,000 tonnes wastewater sludge and 9,500 tonnes silage and/or crops for anaerobic digestion per annum is sought. The application relates to a recovery activity requiring a Waste Facility Permit to be issued by Meath County Council. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Applicant

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Authority

Meath County Council

Decision due

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1. Application received

   24 Mar 2021

2. Decision due

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