Environmental Impact Assessment Report

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1 Environmental Impact Assessment Report Volume I (Main Document) Residential Development at Barnhall Leixlip Co. Kildare on behalf of Ardstone Homes Ltd. December 2017

2 Volume I (Main Document) December 2017 To accompany an Application to: An Bord Pleanála For Residential Development Within the Administrative Area of Kildare County Council At Barnhall Leixlip Co. Kildare 450 no. Residential Units; a childcare facility; new Roundabout on the Celbridge Road to facilitate new Vehicular Access to Site & Revised Entrance Arrangement to the Wonderful Barn Complex together with all associated and ancillary Infrastructure and Landscaping Works On behalf of: Ardstone Homes Ltd. Prepared by: Declan Brassil & Co. Ltd McCrossan O Rourke Manning Architects Mitchells + Associates Openfield Ecological Services AWN Consulting Ltd DBFL Consulting Engineers Archer Heritage Planning Ltd. Carrig Conservation Architect

3 TABLE OF CONTENT 1. INTRODUCTION Nature & Extent of Development Proposal Need for an Scoping of EIAR Structure & Content of EIAR Land Difficulties in Compiling the Specified Information Specialist Contributors APPENDIX 1.A: Competency of Experts SITE DESCRIPTION & PLANNING HISTORY Site Location Site Description Planning History DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT Characteristics of Development Demolition Work Size of Project Cumulative Impact with other Projects Description of Construction Construction Phase & Land Use Requirements Proposed Works Duration & Timing Operation of the Project CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES Rationale for Proposed Development Consideration of Alternatives Alternative Locations Alternative Layouts & Designs Alternative Mitigation Measures Do Nothing Alternative Conclusion POPULATION & HUMAN HEALTH Introduction Methodology Study Area Socio Economic Characteristics Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 iii

4 5.3 Receiving Environment The Baseline Situation Site Location & Context Population Trends for the Local Area Population Structure Economic Activity Existing Social and Community Facilities in Leixlip Education Facilities Potential Impacts of the Proposed Development Population Community & Facilities Economic Activity and Employment Human Health and Safety Proposed Remedial and Mitigation Measures Construction Phase Measures Residual Impact Construction Phase Operation Phase Do Nothing Impact Status Quo Reinstatement Interactions Human Beings / Air Quality and Climate Human Beings / Noise and Vibration Human Beings / Landscape and Visual Human Beings / Traffic and Transportation Human Beings / Water Infrastructure Difficulties Encountered SOIL AND GEOLOGY Introduction Methodology Receiving Environment Soils Geology Characteristics of the Proposed Development Potential Impact of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase Do Nothing Scenario Mitigation Measures Construction Phase Operational Phase Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 iv

5 6.6.3 Do Nothing Scenario Predicted Impact of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase Do Nothing Scenario Monitoring Reinstatement Interactions and Potential Cumulative Impacts Interactions Potential Cumulative Impacts APPENDIX 6.A Ground Investigation Report WATER: HYDROGEOLOGY & HYDROLOGY Introduction Methodology Receiving Environment Hydrology Hydrogeology Flood Risk Characteristics of the Proposed Development Hydrology Hydrogeology Flood Risk Potential Impact of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase Do Nothing Scenario Mitigation Measures Construction Phase Operational Phase Do Nothing Scenario Predicted Impact of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase Do Nothing Scenario Monitoring Reinstatement Interactions and Potential Cumulative Impacts Interactions Potential Cumulative Impacts Human Health Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 v

6 7.12 Unplanned Events NOISE AND VIBRATION Introduction Study Methodology Receiving Environment Environmental Noise Survey Characteristics of the Proposal Potential Impacts of the Proposal Assessment Criteria Construction Phase Potential Impacts Operational Phase Potential Impacts Do Nothing Scenario Mitigation Measures Construction Phase Operational Phase Predicted Impacts of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase Monitoring Interactions AIR, DUST AND CLIMATIC FACTORS Introduction Ambient Air Quality Standards Gothenburg Protocol Climate Agreements Study Methodology NO x to NO 2 Conversion Ecological Sites Receiving Environment Meteorological Data Trends in Air Quality Baseline Air Quality Review of Available Background Data Potential Impacts of the Proposal Construction Phase Operational Phase Mitigation Measures Construction Phase Operational Phase Predicted Impacts of the Proposal Construction Phase Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 vi

7 9.6.2 Operational Phase Interactions References BIODIVERSITY Introduction Biodiversity, EIA and Appropriate Assessment Study Methodology Survey Methodology Scope of Site Survey Existing Environment Zone of Influence Stakeholder and Consultees Existing Legislation, Plans and Proposals Existing Designations within the Zone of Influence Scoping of the study/literature Review Flora Fauna Summary Determination of Current Value Further Study/Constraints Characteristics of the Operation Potential Impact of the Proposed Development in the Absence of Mitigation Construction Phase Operation Phase Cumulative Impacts Impacts Remedial and Mitigation Measures Residual Impacts of the Operation Monitoring Interactions References and Bibliography APPENDIX 10.A SPECIES LIST LANDSCAPE & VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Introduction Methodology Introduction Photomontage Methodology Selection of Views Methodology for Rating of Impacts Description of Receiving Environment Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 vii

8 Introduction The Subject Site Location and Context Topography, morphology and vegetation The Historic Landscape Context Planning Context Characteristics of the Proposed Development Introduction Context and Design Characteristics Potential Impacts of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase The Do Nothing Approach Mitigation (remedial/reductive measures) Construction Phase Operational Phase Predicted Landscape Character Impact of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase Predicted Visual Impact of the Proposed Development Introduction Assessment of views Monitoring Cumulative Impacts Introduction Cumulative Impacts related to the proposed development References APPENDIX 11.A: Methodology for the production of photomontages APPENDIX 11.B: Criteria for the Rating of Impacts APPENDIX 11.C: Copy of Photomontages MATERIAL ASSET: TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT Introduction Methodology Data Sources Difficulties Encountered Baseline Environment - Location Baseline Environment Existing Transportation Infrastructure Road Network Existing Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities Public Transport - Bus Public Transport Rail Traffic Accident Review Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 viii

9 12.7 Baseline Environment Proposed Transportation Infrastructure Cycle Network Proposals Characteristics of the Proposed Development Previous Planning Application Current Application Proposals Pedestrian/ Cycle Site Access Vehicle Access Car Parking Cycle Parking Impact Assessment Do Nothing Effect Impact Assessment Construction Phase Management of Construction Activities Construction Traffic Impact Assessment Operational Phase Development Schedule s Trip Generation Traffic Growth Assessment Scenarios Network Vehicle Flows Network Analysis Junction 1: Site Access/ R404 Celbridge Road Junction 2: R404 Celbridge Road/ R148 Station Road ATC Analysis Cumulative Worst Case Effects Mitigation Measures Construction Phase Mitigation Measures Operational Phase Monitoring Construction Phase Operational Phase Residual Impact Assessment Effects Construction Phase Residual Impact Assessment Effects Operational Phase Human Health Construction Phase Operational Phase Accidents & Disasters Construction Phase Operational Phase General Reference Documents APPENDIX 12.A: Traffic Flow Diagrams... Vol. II APPENDIX 12.B: TRICS Database Outputs... Vol. II APPENDIX 12.C: ARCADY Outputs Files... Vol. II APPENDIX 12.D: PICADY Outputs Files... Vol. II Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 ix

10 APPENDIX 12.E: APPENDIX 12.F: APPENDIX 12.G: APPENDIX 12.H: APPENDIX 12.I: TRANSYT Outputs Files... Vol. II Sensitivity Test - ARCADY Outputs Files... Vol. II Sensitivity Test - PICADY Outputs Files... Vol. II Sensitivity Test - TRANSYT Outputs Files... Vol. II Transportation Linkages Plan... Vol. II 13. MATERIAL ASSETS: WATER SUPPLY & DRAINAGE & UTILITIES Introduction Methodology Receiving Environment Surface Water Drainage Foul Drainage Water Supply Power Gas Telecommunications Characteristics of the Proposed Development Surface Water Drainage Foul Drainage Water Supply Power Gas Telecommunications Potential Impact of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase Do Nothing Scenario Mitigation Measures Construction Phase Operational Phase Do Nothing Scenario Predicted Impact of the Proposed Development Construction Phase Operational Phase Do Nothing Scenario Monitoring Reinstatement Interactions and Potential Cumulative Impacts Interactions Potential Cumulative Impacts Human Health Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 x

11 13.12 Unplanned Events APPENDIX 13.A: Irish Water Plans APPENDIX 13.B: ESB Network Plans APPENDIX 13.C: Gas Networks Ireland Plans APPENDIX 13.D: Eir & Virgin Media Plans APPENDIX 13.E: Irish Water Pre-Connection Enquiry Application and Feedback Forms APPENDIX 13.F: DBFL Engineering Drawings ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE Introduction Methodology Sources Fieldwork Legislative framework Local Government (Planning and Development Act) Kildare County Development Plan Record of Protected Structures Architectural Conservation Areas Country Houses and Demesnes Leixlip Local Area Plan Protected Views Receiving Environment: Historical Background Castletown House & Demesne The Wonderful Barn Cartography and the Historic Landscape Field Inspection Significance of the Wonderful Barn Views and Vistas Characteristics of the Proposed Development Potential Impact of the Proposal on Architectural Heritage Architectural Heritage Do-Nothing Scenario Avoidance, Remedial or Reductive Measures Predicted Impact of the Proposal Sources APPENDIX 14.A Historic Maps APPENDIX 14.B Field Inspection Photographs ARCHAEOLOGY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE Introduction Methodology Legislative Background Receiving Environment Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 xi

12 Background Record of Monuments and Places Topographical Files of the National Museum of Ireland Cartographic Sources Aerial Photography Previous Archaeological Excavations Toponyms Field Inspection Characteristics of the Development Potential Impacts of the Development Remedial and Mitigation Measures Pre-Construction measures Construction Phase measures Operational Phase measures Predicted Impacts of the Development Construction Phase Operation Phase Residual Impacts References APPENDIX 15A: Figures & Plates APPENDIX 15.B: Archaeological Testing and Geophysical Survey Report INTERACTIONS Introduction Description of Interactions and Interrelationships and its Significance Population & Human Health Soil and Geology Water Noise and Vibration Air and Climate Biodiversity Landscape and Visual Impact Material Assets (Traffic, Water & Utilities) Cultural Heritage (Architectural Heritage & Archaeological Heritage) Conclusion SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES Population & Human Health Soils & Geology Water: Hydrogeology & Hydrology Noise & Vibration Air, Dust & Climatic Factors Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 xii

13 17.6 Biodiversity Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Material Assets: Traffic & Transport Water: Water Supply, Drainage & Utilities Architecture & Cultural Heritage Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Declan Brassil & Co. Ref: 16/38 xiii