Hollister - Environmental Protection Agency · Hollister ULC IPPC Licence Application Additional Information Doc Ref. 452-X002 3 September 2010 4. Boiler Assessment Submit in electronic

Hollister ULCRehins.Sallina,Co. Mayo, Ireland.

# Hollister

For attention Ms. Sonja SmithOffice of Climate, Licensing & Resource Use,Environmental Protection Agency,PO Box 3000,Johnstown Castle Estate,Co. Wexford

15 th September 2010

Re: Application by Hollister ULC for an IPPC LicenceRegister No. P0918-01

Dear Ms. Smith,

Telephone: (096) 60600Fax: (096) 21237

We refer to the Agency's letter of 4th August 20 I 0 requesting additional information inrelation to our application for an [PPC licence, and we are pleased to submit the followinginformation in response to the Agency's request.

1. Planning Applications

Provide a copy ofcurrent planning applications including planning application for theinstallation ofthe main emission point to atmosphere (A2-1), chemical storage area andbuilding extension and the most recent planning permission granted (Reference 1013054),including a copy ofall conditions and, where an EIS was required, copies ofsuch and anycertification associated with the EIS

Copies of the planning applications listed in Table 1, lodged with Ballina Town Council, areattached to this letter.

Table I: Summary of Current Planning Applications

Planning Application Description of DevelopmentReference Date

10/3067 29-Jun-20 I0 For development consisting of an extension to the existing service yard to therear of the facility, a 2.5 m high perimeter fence, access road and the provisionof a new external store of 85 m' with an overall height of 4.35 m, adjoiningcovered loading bay 8.5 m wide x 13.5 m long x 6.7 m high, external freezerunits of97 m', adjoining freezer lobby of 75 m' and overall height of 4.35 m, adock leveller unit of 12 m' and the provision of a 1.2 m diameter flueextending to 13 m above ground level and associated maintenance platform.

10/3070 27-Jul-20 10 For development consisting of the construction ofan extension to the existingfacility consisting ofa two storey office block to the northern elevation of 10moverall height comprising 976 m2 of office accommodation, alongsideadditional production space of2,242 m' with plant room (312 m') and siteworks including the provision of 166 additional car parking spaces withassociated circulation routes, including dispersal of spoil on site.

Registered in Dublin. Registration No. 238871.

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Hollister ULC IPPC Licence Application

Additional Information

Doc Ref. 452-X002 2 September 2010

The planning application for the proposed main emission point to atmosphere (A2-1) is

included within the planning application for the extension to the rear of the site (planning

reference 10/3067).

As set out in Section D.2.1 of our application for an IPPC licence, Hollister ULC applied for

planning permission for the construction of an extension to the existing facility, comprising

office accommodation, warehousing and production areas (planning reference 10/3054).

Planning Permission was granted by Ballina Town Council on 27th

July 2010 and a copy of

this permission, which includes the planning conditions, is attached to this letter. An EIS was

not required for the proposed development at the site.

2. Financial Commitments

Provide information to show that Hollister ULC is likely to be in a position to meet any

financial commitments or liabilities, for example a copy of the Audited Accounts for the most

recent year available.

A Character Reference from our bank (Allied Irish Banks, Ballina) is attached to this letter in

order to show that Hollister ULC is likely to be in a position to meet any financial

commitments or liabilities. This letter has been provided to us following discussions with,

and agreement from, the Agency that it satisfies its requirements for additional information.

3. Appropriate Assessment

With regard to the Appropriate Assessment Report, clarify what are the conservation

objectives for the River Moy SAC.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has not completed the process of compiling

conservation objectives for each Special Area of Conservation (SAC) throughout the county,

including for the River Moy SAC adjoining the Hollister site. In practice, the NPWS applies

the same conservation objectives to all SACs for which no finalised conservation objectives

have been adopted. These conservation objectives are:

To maintain the Annex I habitats for which the SAC has been selected, at favourable

conservation status.

To maintain the Annex II species for which the SAC has been selected, at favourable

conservation status.

To maintain the extent, species richness and biodiversity of the entire site.

To establish effective liaison and cooperation with landowners, legal users and

relevant authorities.

The Annex I habitats and Annex II species (termed the qualifying interests) for the River

Moy SAC are set out in Table 2.1 of the Article 6(3) Statement for Appropriate Report

contained in Attachment L.10 to our IPPC licence application.

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4. Boiler Assessment

Submit in electronic form (e.g. excel/access), a copy of the input and output files and

meteorological data for the SCREEN3 assessment on the boilers.

Clarify the height of the adjacent building (in meters) and the height of the stack

above roof level.

Clarify whether operation of both boilers and the inclusion of building downwash

impact would have any effect on the outcome of the Screening assessment, with

particular regard to emissions of NOX.

The input and output data from the SCREEN3 assessment of the boilers are included within

an MS Excel file on the CD accompanying this letter. The data are from the SCREEN3

programme, which provides the input and output data following each process run.

The standard meteorological data used in the SCREEN3 model forms part of the programme

and is not entered by the user. In selecting the data to be used in the assessment, the user

selects one of three options:

1. Full meteorology

2. Single stability class

3. Single stability class and wind speed

For most assessments, the first option of full meteorology is selected, as recommended in the

SCREEN3 Model User’s Guide produced by the US EPA. This option was selected for the

assessment of boiler emissions at Hollister ULC.

The building adjacent to the boiler stacks is Plant Room A, and extends 2.4 m above the main

production building. The two stacks associated with the two boilers (A1-1 and A1-2) extend

2.6 m above the roof the production building, and are therefore 0.2 m above the roof of the

adjacent Plant Room A.

The screening assessment of the boiler emissions was carried out based upon the operation of

one boiler for 100% of the time. In practice, and as indicated in Section E.1.A of the IPPC

licence application, Boiler No. 1 (emission point A1-2) operates for approximately 10% of

the time during winter months and Boiler No. 2 (emission point A1-1) operates for

approximately 50% of the time during winter months. In addition, the normal operation of

the boilers only requires one boiler to run at a time, and therefore the screening assessment

was not conducted with both boilers operating simultaneously1, as this operational mode does

not normally occur at the site, except, for example, during testing of the boilers.

The results presented in the dispersion modelling assessment report contained in

Attachment I.1 to the IPPC licence application take account of building downwash.

1 As indicated in Table 19 in Section G.2.3 of our application, a significant proportion of the energy for space

heating at the site is obtained from waste energy recovered from the compressors, which has reduced the

demand for space heating to be provided by the boilers.

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If the screening model were run with both boilers operating simultaneously (which does not

occur at the site in normal operation), the predicted ground level concentration of NOX would

be higher than that reported in Attachment I.1 to our application. However, as set out in

Section E.1.A.1 our application, Hollister intends to switch the boilers from firing on

kerosene/diesel to natural gas (or LPG) from 2011 onwards. It is expected that this change in

fuel will reduce the emissions of NOX from the boilers.

5. Air Dispersion Modelling

In relation to the air dispersion modelling report submitted:

Clarify how the air stream from cleanroom 1 is being exhausted at present and how

monitoring was conducted on this air stream.

Clarify the height of the adjacent building (in meters) and the heights of the stack at

A2-1 and proposed stack at A2-2 above roof level.

Provide an assessment of the predicted maximum 1-hour ground level environmental

air quality standard, based on the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL), (as per the

Health and Safety Authority 2010 Code of Practice for the Safety, Health and Welfare

at Work (Chemical Agent) Regulations, 2001) for Ethanol and Methanol.

The air stream from cleanroom 1 is currently exhausted to atmosphere at roof level via a

350 mm diameter temporary duct. The top of the duct is 7.2 m above ground level. This is a

temporary arrangement pending the installation of emission point A2-1, a 1 m diameter,

12.6 m tall stack, for which planning permission has been applied for (refer to our response to

item 1). This temporary duct serves cleanroom 1, which contains a single production line.

Monitoring has been carried out on the air stream from cleanroom 1 since commissioning of

production line 1. Since then, the arrangement of the exhaust from the cleanroom has been

amended in light of modifications to the production process. The monitoring has been

carried out in accordance with the Agency’s Air Emissions Monitoring Guidance Note #2

(AG2) using a propane calibrate FID. The sampling point was located within the horizontal

section of ductwork within the main production building. This was a temporary sampling

point, pending installation of the main emission stack (refer to our response to item 1) which

will include a dedicated sampling point, and access to this point in accordance with the

Agency’s Air Emissions Monitoring Guidance Note #1 (AG1). A description of the

procedure employed for monitoring the emissions from the duct is provided in the Dispersion

Modelling Assessment of Emissions report contained in Attachment I.1 of our application.

The building adjacent to emission point A2-1 (Plant Room B) extends 2.4 m above the roof

of the main production building. Emission point A2-1 will discharge to atmosphere at a

height of 5.8 m above roof level. Emission point A2-2 will also discharge to atmosphere at a

height of 5.8 m above roof level2.

The results of the air dispersion modelling of TOC emissions from both emission points (A2-

1 and A2-2) under five distinct scenarios are summarised in Table 2 (refer to Attachment I.1

to our application).

2 The references to building heights and stack heights in our application are correct; the apparent differences in

heights arise from differences in ground level around the perimeter of the main building.

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Table 2: Summary of Predicted Maximum 1-Hour Ground Level Concentrations of TOC

Scenario Reference Maximum 1-Hour Ground

Level Concentration

(TOC) (µg/m3)

Scenario 1 204

Scenario 2 300

Scenario 3 231

Scenario 4 374

Scenario 5 486

The emissions to atmosphere from A2-1 and A2-2 will contain both ethanol and methanol

(the solvents used in the production process). Based upon the results of monitoring from the

current emission point from cleanroom 1, the ratio of ethanol to methanol in the air stream is

in the range of 204:1. The equivalent maximum 1-hour ground level concentrations of

ethanol and methanol, based on the predicted TOC concentrations and this solvent ratio, are

summarised in Table 3.

Table 3: Summary of Predicted Maximum 1-Hour Ground Level Concentrations of TOC, Ethanol and Methanol

Scenario

Reference

Maximum 1-Hour Ground Level Concentration

(µg/m3)

TOC (predicted) Ethanol (calculated) Methanol (calculated)

Scenario 1 204 388 1.9

Scenario 2 300 571 2.8

Scenario 3 231 449 2.2

Scenario 4 374 714 3.5

Scenario 5 486 938 4.6

The Health and Safety Authority has set Occupational Exposure Limits for a wide variety of

materials, including ethanol and methanol, in its 2010 Code of Practice for the Safety, Health

and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agent) Regulations, 2001. The 8-hour reference period

Occupational Exposure Level for ethanol is 1,900 mg/m3, and 260 mg/m

3for methanol. In

order to assess the predicted maximum 1-hour ground level concentrations of ethanol and

methanol, an equivalent environmental air quality standard (or air quality guideline – AQG)

can be derived from these OELs.

There are a number of methods for calculating a derived AQG based on occupational exposure

levels. In 1993, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution (HMIP), the forerunner to the

Environment Agency in the UK, suggested that an AQG of one-fortieth of the Short Term

Exposure Limit (based on a 15-minute reference period) value or, where there is no STEL value

for the substance, one-fortieth of the 8-hour OEL value, may be used for intermittent exposure to

the general populace. This factor of forty is based upon:

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a factor of 4 to take account of the potential for persons outside the plant to be

exposed for twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week, i.e. for 168 hours in a week

instead of the normal forty-hour week for industrial workers.

a safety factor of 10 to take account of vulnerable/sensitive groups in the general

population

The UK Environment Agency’s Horizontal Guidance Note H1 Environmental Assessment and

Appraisal of BAT adopts a similar approach to deriving AQGs from OELs. It differentiates

between long and short term Environmental Assessment Levels (EALs) and provides safety

factors for deriving these EALs based upon the corresponding long and short term OELs.

The long term EAL is obtained by applying a safety factor of 100 to the 8-hour OEL, while the

short term EAL (which is a more appropriate comparison for1-hour data) is obtained by applying

a safety factor of ten to the STEL or, where a STEL is not listed, applying a factor of safety of ten

to three times the 8-hour OEL.

Applying the more conservative derivation for short term air quality guideline values (one-

fortieth of the OEL) yields the derived AQGs set out in Table 4, together with the

corresponding predicted maximum 1-hour ground level concentrations for each of the five

scenarios that were modelled (from Table 3). As can been seen from Table 4, the predicted

maximum 1-hour ground level concentrations of ethanol and methanol are substantially

below the derived environmental air quality guideline and therefore, as concluded in the

Dispersion Modelling Assessment of Emissions report in Attachment I.1 to our application,

the emissions to atmosphere from A2-1 and A2-2 will not result in any significant impact on

air quality in the surrounding area.

Table 4: Comparison of Predicted Maximum 1-Hour Ground Level Concentrations of Ethanol & Methanol, and the

Derived AQG

Scenario

Reference

Ethanol

(µg/m3)

Methanol

(µg/m3)

Predicted Maximum 1-

Hour Ground Level

Concentration

Derived

AQG

Predicted Maximum 1-

Hour Ground Level

Concentration

Derived

AQG

Scenario 1 388

47,500

1.9

6,500

Scenario 2 571 2.8

Scenario 3 449 2.2

Scenario 4 714 3.5

Scenario 5 938 4.6

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6. Fugitive Emissions

Provide an estimate of the potential fugitive emissions from the facility when the class 12.2.2

activity is in operation. Explain how the installation will comply with the requirements of the

Solvent Directive accordingly.

Hollister ULC has estimated the potential fugitive emissions from its operation for 2011

based upon projected solvent consumption, historical quantities of waste solvent generated

and the projected emissions to atmosphere from the production lines via main emission point

A2-1. A summary of the potential emissions is shown in Table 5. This estimate is based

upon the operation of the single production line in cleanroom 1 throughout 2011, the

operation of one of the production lines within cleanroom 2 for six months during 2011, and

the operation of the second production line within cleanroom 2 for three months during 2011.

Table 5: Summary of Potential Fugitive Emissions

Source Quantity

(Tonnes)

Solvent consumption in production 24

Solvent consumption for ancillary activities 2

Total solvent consumption 26

Solvent emissions to atmosphere 23

Solvent emissions to sewer 0

Solvent emissions to surface water 0

Waste solvent 1

Solvent in product 0

Total solvent accounted for 24

Fugitive solvent emissions 2

8%

As shown in this table, the expected fugitive emissions from the site will account for

approximately 8% of total solvent consumption. This is less than the fugitive emission limit

of 20% of total solvent consumption applicable to Hollister’s activity, as set out in the

Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Organic Solvents Regulations, 2002.

As the production lines within cleanrooms 1 and 2 (where the solvents are used) are enclosed,

with the extracts directed to the main emission point (A2-1), it is expected that the majority

of solvent evaporated to atmosphere will be accounted for via this emission point, with

minimal quantities of fugitive emissions arising. This is the primary means by which

Hollister will meet the required fugitive emission limit. Other measures to reduce fugitive

emissions from the site are currently employed, or will be employed following installation of

future production lines. These measures are set out in Attachment E.1 to our application.

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In order to demonstrate compliance with the Regulations, Hollister has established a Solvent

Management Plan based upon the plan included in Schedule 6 to the Regulations. This plan

is used to record the following quantities:

solvent purchased (and which is used during the period for which the calculation is

performed) (I1);

solvent disposed of as waste (O6); and

solvent emitted to atmosphere via the main emission points (O1).

The data used to populate this Solvent Management Plan is drawn from existing data

management systems within Hollister, including our inventory management and waste

management systems. Hollister ULC has also established that no solvent is present either in

the products produced at the site, or in any discharges to sewer or water (as set out in our

application, there are no emissions to sewer or waters from the main production activity).

The fugitive emission (designated as F) from the site will therefore be calculated as follows:

7. Interceptors

Give the specifications for the interceptors (Class and full retention/bypass).

The interceptors installed at the two surface water emission points (SW1 and SW2) are

Klargester NSBD30 bypass interceptors. These interceptors are capable of operating as

either Class I or Class II interceptors; they are operated as Class II interceptors at the

Hollister site. The specification for the interceptors is set out in Table 6 below.

Table 6: Specification for Klargester NSBD30 Interceptor

Flow (l/s) 30

Peak Flow Rate (l/s) 300

Drainage Area (m2) 16,670

Silt Storage Capacity (l) 3,000

Oil Storage Capacity (l) 450

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As requested by the Agency, we have prepared an updated Non-Technical Summary of the

licence application to reflect the information provided in this reply to the Agency, and this

updated summary is attached.

In conclusion, we would like to summarise the documentation enclosed with these responses

to your request for additional information:

Attachment 1.A: Updated Non Technical Summary.

Attachment 2.A: A copy of the Planning Application, reference number 10/3067,

lodged with Ballina Town Council for an extension to the rear of the site and for the

main emission point, A2-1.

Attachment 2.B: A copy of Planning Application, reference number 10/3070, lodged

with Ballina Town Council for the construction of an extension to the north of the

main production building.

Attachment 2.C: A copy of the Planning Permission granted by Ballina Town

Council, reference number 10/3054, for the construction of an extension to the main

production building.

Attachment 3.A: A Character Reference from our bank (Allied Irish Banks, Ballina).

An MS Excel spreadsheet containing the input and output data from the screening

assessment of the boilers (in electronic format on the CD accompanying this letter).

2 No. CDs, each containing a true copy of our responses to the request for additional

information (as set out in this letter and the attachments listed above).

If you have any queries on the data provided, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely,

__________________

Danny Griffin,

Engineering Manager,

Hollister ULC,

Rehins,

Foxford Road,

Ballina

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Doc Ref. 452-X002 September 2010

ATTACHMENT 1: NON TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Attachment 1.A Updated Non-Technical Summary

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A.1 Introduction

Hollister Incorporated, headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, is a manufacturer of Ostomy

Care, Wound Care and Continence Care products and employs in excess of 3,000 people in

manufacturing and marketing locations in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the

Middle East and Africa.

Hollister’s Ballina site is one of five manufacturing centres around the world, concentrating

on the manufacture and distribution of Ostomy Care products and, since 2009, coated

intermittent catheter products. The Ballina site currently employs 370 people; this will

increase to in excess of 400 once all of the planned developments at the site have been

completed and all production lines are in operation.

Hollister’s Research & Development Department developed the coated intermittent catheter,

which was launched in 2009. This catheter is now manufactured at the Ballina site and

distributed to markets around the world.

In order to meet increasing demand for the coated intermittent catheter, the site is expanding

production of this product, thereby increasing its use of organic solvent and bringing it within

the IPPC licensing regime.

A.2 Installation & Activities

A.2.1 Existing Installation & Activities

The Hollister plant in Ballina was opened in 1976 to meet increasing European market

demand for Hollister’s expanding product range (Ostomy Care products). The site covers

approximately 44 acres and is located on the main Foxford to Ballina road, approximately

2 miles from the centre of Ballina town. The manufacturing facility occupies approximately

4 acres of the site, with the remainder of the site comprising mature forests on 18 acres of the

site, roads, car parks, grass, scrub and meadow land. The site is bordered to the east by the

River Moy, designated as a Special Area of Conservation; to the west by the N26 National

Primary Road; to the north by housing and fields; and to the south by agricultural land.

The manufacturing facility is contained within a single building. The building is, to a large

extent, open plan, occupying approximately 15,400 m². The main portion of the building is

single floor, with three plant rooms located on mezzanines within the main footprint of the

building. The building also contains the offices and canteen and welfare facilities, as well as

the warehouse and distribution area.

To facilitate the production of the coated intermittent catheter, Hollister installed a

Cleanroom (Cleanroom 1) within the main production floor in 2005 to accommodate sterile

production. This Cleanroom occupies less than 5% of the main building footprint. This

cleanroom has been in operation for the coating of catheters since the first quarter of 2009.

There are two production areas within this Cleanroom: one to produce the base catheters

(uncoated) and one to produce the coated catheters (Line 1).

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Map 1 in Attachment A.1 to this application shows the location of the site. Drawing 1 in

Attachment A.1 shows the site layout while Drawing 2 shows the floor layout of the

production area.

A.2.2 New Installation & Activities

In order to meet increasing demand for both its Ostomy Care products and the new coated

catheter Continence Care product, Hollister is expanding production at its site. This

expansion can be separated into two, related plans:

1. The planned installation of additional catheter production lines within two new

Cleanrooms (Cleanrooms 2 and 3) inside the footprint of the existing production area.

2. Expansion of the existing production area to the north of the main building to

accommodate additional production space (primarily for additional Ostomy Care

product production lines), additional warehouse space and additional office space.

Cleanroom 2 is currently under construction and will occupy less than 5% of the main

building footprint. It will contain two catheter coating production lines (Lines 2 and 3), each

with a production capacity greater than the line in Cleanroom 1. Production is planned to

commence on the first of the lines within Cleanroom 2 in the first quarter of 2011; production

on the second line is planned to commence in the third quarter of 2011. Cleanroom 3 is

currently in the design stage and will provide additional catheter production capacity at the

site.

The expansion to the main building to accommodate the additional production, warehousing

and office areas is due to commence in the fourth quarter of 2010, subject to planning. It is

intended that the additional production area will be used to accommodate both new ostomy

product production lines, as well as production lines that will be relocated in order to

accommodate the new cleanrooms.

A dedicated facilities yard to the north of the main building (and east of the extension) will be

constructed to accommodate the utilities plant for the extension, including chillers and

compressors. The yard will also accommodate the additional storage area for the solvent

used in the production operation. Hollister is also assessing the feasibility of installing a de-

ionised water plant to replace the use of 25 litre drums of de-ionised water, and this plant will

be located within the new facilities yard, if required.

Drawing 3 in Attachment A.1 shows the planned expansion to the site.

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A.3 Materials & Energy Usage

The principal raw materials used at Hollister are:

Low density polyethylene films used in the production of the Ostomy Care products.

PVC tubing for catheter production.

Organic solvents (ethanol and methanol) used in the application of the coating on the

intermittent catheters.

Food grade material, cotton fibres and synthetic polymer used in the production of the

Ostomy Care products.

Small quantities of inks and adhesives.

Ancillary and consumable materials used at Hollister include:

Packaging materials (cardboard & paper);

Lubricating oils and grease for machinery;

Cleaning products;

Herbicides and maintenance materials; and

Laboratory chemicals.

The polyethylene film material used in the production of the Ostomy Care products forms the

majority of raw materials at the site, and will continue to do so following the introduction of

the additional catheter production lines. It is estimated that during 2010, Hollister will

consume in the order of 500 tonnes of film material; this quantity will increase over the next

five years as higher efficiency Ostomy Care product lines are introduced.

Solvent consumption at the site is expected to exceed 10 tonnes during 2010, thereby

bringing the site within the IPPC licensing regime under Scheduled Activity 12.2.2 the use of

coating materials in processes with a capacity to use at least 10 tonnes per year of organic

solvents, not included in paragraph 12.2.1. As production of coated catheters increases

following the introduction of the two additional cleanrooms (and additional production lines),

solvent consumption is expected to increase significantly. Once all coating lines are in

operation, solvent consumption at the site is predicted to be less than 80 tonnes per annum.

The main energy source at the site is electricity, supplying all of the production and ancillary

areas of the site. Diesel and kerosene are used to fire the two oil-fired boilers at the site for

space heating within both the production areas and offices. In 2009, the site consumed a total

of 7,850 MWh, consisting of 6,530 MWh of electricity and 1,320 MWh of diesel/kerosene.

Hollister plans to switch the two oil-fired boilers to natural gas during 2011; the space

heating requirements of the extension will be supplied by a gas-fired heater as part of the air

handling unit serving the extension.

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A.4 Sources of Emissions

A.4.1 Emissions to Atmosphere

The main emissions to atmosphere arise from the catheter coating process carried out within

the cleanrooms. The coating, developed by Hollister to provide comfort to the patient using

the catheter, requires the use of organic solvents in its application (as both a carrier and in the

preparation of the catheters), with the solvent evaporating and the coating remaining on the

catheter. This coating process takes place within semi-enclosed production lines inside the

cleanrooms.

The solvents used in this process are classified as a volatile organic compound under Council

Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the

use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations. The coating application process

carried out at Hollister is classified as a Category 8 activity under this Directive, namely,

other coating, including metal, plastic, textile, fabric, film and paper coating.

These main emissions will be exhausted to atmosphere via two main emission points: A2-1

serving Cleanrooms 1 and 2, and A2-2 serving Cleanroom 3. The location of the coating

application lines within enclosed areas of the production floor minimises the potential for

significant quantities of fugitive emissions to arise.

No solvents are used in the production of the Ostomy Care products at the site. However,

small quantities of inks are used to print markings on the skin barrier material in order to

assist the end user in the application of the product. Adhesives are also used in the

production of the ostomy bags.

In addition to the main emissions to atmosphere, minor emissions arise from the air handling

units serving the production areas. While these production areas do not use solvents in the

production process, cleaning solvents are used throughout the site and therefore the outlets

from the Air Handling Units, when open, contain traces of organic solvent arising as fugitive

emissions within the workplace.

The two oil-fired boilers at the site give rise to emissions of combustion products, i.e.

nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide. The boilers are used to provide space

heating to the site and they are used predominantly during the winter months. As indicated in

Section 0, Hollister intends to switch these boilers to natural gas during 2011.

A.4.2 Emissions to Sewer

There are no process discharges to sewer from the production operations at Hollister. The

only discharges to sewer consist of domestic effluent from the toilets and changing rooms,

discharges from the canteen, floor washings, discharges from a sink within the Quality

Laboratory, and small quantities of water from quality control.

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A.4.3 Emissions to Surface Water

There are no process discharges to surface water from the production operations at Hollister.

The only discharges to surface water are from rainwater run-off from the building, roads,

walk-ways and car parks on the site. This run-off is discharged to the River Moy via oil

separators at each of the two emission points.

A.4.4 Noise Emissions

Noise emissions at Hollister arise primarily from the ancillary and service operations located

to the north and east of the main building (air handling units and chillers). Noise emissions

from these sources could occur 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The production activities

carried out inside the main building do not give rise to noise emissions outside the building or

at the site boundary.

A.5 Conditions of the Site of the Installation

Prior to development of the site in the mid-1970s, the site occupied by Hollister consisted of

agricultural land. Little expansion to the footprint of the original development has occurred

at the site over the years, with the main building constructed in 1974 still housing the

production activities.

The production activities at the site have increased over the years with the introduction of

new and more efficient production lines, although the nature of the products manufactured at

the site has not changed significantly, save for the introduction of the production of coated

intermittent catheters in 2009.

The expansion to the site will increase the footprint of the main building by approximately

30% (4,630 m2). However, the nature of the activities that will be carried out within the

extension are similar to those that are already carried out at the site; no new processes are

being introduced at the site.

The majority of the site comprises mature forests (c. 18 acres), grass, scrub and meadow land.

Over the years, Hollister has carried out a substantial tree planting programme which has

added to the forested area of the site. Since 1995, Hollister has planted in excess of 2,200

saplings, and this planting will continue during 2010 as part of the proposed extension at the

site.

The main building, roads, walk-ways and car parks currently account for approximately

4 acres of the 44 acre site. The extension at the site will increase the footprint of the facility,

but the majority of the site will remain as forest, grass and meadow land; the extension

project includes the planting of additional trees to the north and west of the building.

The eastern boundary of the site is formed by the River Moy, designated as a Special Area of

Conservation. A section of this SAC extends onto Hollister’s site for approximately 30 m

along the river bank; this area of the site consists of grass and meadow land.

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A.6 Nature & Quantities of Emissions

The nature of the emissions from the operations at the site is outlined in Section 0. The main

emissions to atmosphere (the main emissions from the site), will be quantified in units of

Total Organic Carbon (the carbon content of the solvents emitted from the two main emission

points). The Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Organic Solvents Regulations,

2002, set out emission limit values for the concentration of volatile organic solvents, in units

of Total Organic Carbon (TOC), in waste gases.

The quantity of emissions to atmosphere is dependent upon the quantity of solvent used at the

site. Based upon the design of the ventilation systems with the cleanrooms, and the measures

that Hollister has implemented in order to ensure that the emissions comply with the

requirements of the Regulations, the emissions to atmosphere are estimated to be less than

50 tonnes of TOC per annum, once the production lines are operating at full capacity.

Hollister has carried out Air Dispersion Modelling of both the main emissions to atmosphere

and the boiler emissions to atmosphere. The results of this modelling, included in

Attachment I.1 to this application, indicate that the impact on the air quality in the vicinity of

the site is not significant.

A.7 Techniques for Reducing Emissions

Hollister employs a number of techniques for reducing emissions from its activities. These

include:

Implementation of an environmental management system which is certified to the

ISO 14001 standard. The components of this system include: documented

procedures; training; environmental objectives, targets and action plans; and dedicated

resources of personnel, equipment and materials.

Cleaner production techniques: These techniques focus on reducing emissions of

organic solvents to atmosphere, reducing production waste, reducing energy usage

and reducing fugitive emissions of solvents.

A.8 Prevention & Recovery of Waste

The generation, prevention and recovery of waste at the site are managed in accordance with

the site’s Environmental Management System. The main wastes generated at Hollister are

from the production of ostomy products, packaging waste, waste solvent and general waste.

The production of waste is minimised in the first instance using the techniques described in

Section 0.

Where waste is produced, it is recycled or recovered wherever practicable. Hollister has

recently identified two potential recycling outlets for the production waste generated from the

ostomy production lines. This waste was previously sent for disposal to landfill as the nature

of the material (mixtures of low density polyethylene film and other film material) meant that

recycling was not economically and technically feasible.

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One of the potential outlets identified by Hollister has applied for a Waste Permit, while

Hollister is in the process of discussing the options for the collection of the waste by a second

potential outlet, which has confirmed that has the technical capability to recycle the material

at its facility. Once the former waste contractor has been granted a Waste Permit, and/or the

latter contractor agrees to collect the waste material, it is expected that the quantity of waste

sent to landfill will decrease.

Waste solvents from the production process are sent for recovery. Waste solvent that cannot

be recovered, together with laboratory wastes and wastes contaminated with solvents, are sent

for high-temperature incineration.

Following the introduction of the catheter production lines, together with the planned

increase in the production of ostomy products, the quantity of waste generated at the site will

increase. It is estimated that when operating at full production capacity, Hollister will

generate in the order of 1,900 tonnes of waste per annum. The majority of this waste will

comprise waste film material from the ostomy production lines and, as indicated above,

Hollister intends to send this material for recycling.

A.9 Compliance with Basic Obligations of the Operator

A.9.1 Use of Best Available Techniques

Hollister currently employs a number of Best Available Techniques in the production

activities carried out at the site. The company maintains an Environmental Management

System certified to ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems.

A range of initiatives have been implemented to reduce energy consumption and improve

energy efficiency at the site, while recycling routes have been identified for the largest waste

stream generated from the production process. Hazardous wastes are either

recovered/recycled, or are disposed of via high-temperature incineration.

The development of the new catheter coating production lines (Lines 2 and 3) have taken into

account modifications identified for the existing production line (Line 1), while the

production facilities planned for Cleanroom 3 are still in the design phase and will

incorporate the design elements of Lines 2 and 3 and the modifications to Line 1.

These modifications include the installation of covers over the solvent baths within the

production line, improvements in the cooling arrangements for the solvent baths, and

modifications to the direction of air flow within the production line. These measures are

designed to minimise evaporative losses from the solvent baths. Where technically feasible,

improvements in the operation of the newer production lines will be retrofitted to the older

lines.

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A.9.2 No Significant Pollution is Caused

The emissions from the site, including wastes, have been assessed in the context of the

surrounding environment and are not considered to cause significant pollution. The main

emissions to atmosphere from the site have been modelled using dispersion modelling

software, which demonstrates that the emissions do not result in significant pollution. The

main wastes generated at the site are non hazardous, and while the majority of these wastes

have been disposed of to landfill in the past, Hollister has identified potential recycling

routes. The wastes generated from the production process bringing the site within the IPPC

licensing regime comprise primarily of waste solvents which are recovered/recycled off site.

There are no process emissions to surface water or to sewer and, since it commenced

operations at the site, Hollister has not adversely impacted on the adjacent River Moy.

A.9.3 Production of Waste is Avoided

All new products introduced by Hollister are assessed to identify waste reduction initiatives.

Since the early 1990s, Hollister has investigated production methods to reduce the quantity of

waste materials generated from the production of the Ostomy Care products (the ostomy

bags). Improvements in the production processes and the introduction of more efficient

production machines has allowed Hollister to reduce the quantity of material required per

bag, thereby reducing the quantity of waste produced. Hollister continues to investigate

options to further reduce this waste.

The quantity of waste generated at the site is tracked against production output and Hollister

has set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for both total waste produced at the site and the

proportion of waste sent for recovery/recycling rather than to landfill. In 2009, Hollister

exceeded its targets for both KPIs.

A.9.4 Energy is used Efficiently

The efficient use of energy on site is a key environmental (and commercial) objective for

Hollister. In order to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency at the site,

Hollister has carried out a wide range of energy related projects driven by both its

Environmental Objectives and Targets and its Total Process Improvement Programme.

These projects have delivered substantial energy savings in recent years and have reduced the

specific energy consumption per unit of finished product since 2004. The commitment to the

efficient use of energy at the site has been included within the design of the extension to the

main building.

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A.9.5 Necessary Measures Taken to Prevent Accidents and Limit their Consequences

Health and Safety is managed at the site in accordance with Hollister’s Safety Management

System, which complements the Environmental Management System. As part of the

management of safety at the site, all new employees are provided with Environmental &

Safety Induction Training, while visitors to the site, including Hollister personnel from other

sites, are also provided with Environmental & Safety Induction Training. The evaluation of

induction training for both employees and visitors is recorded in the Training Evaluation

Form – Environmental Health and Safety.

The Register of Legislation maintained as part of the Environmental Management System is

also used to assist the EHS Co-ordinator and other Safety Representatives to ensure that

Hollister complies with the latest Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Legislation. In

addition, the Environmental Management System is cross referenced with the site’s Safety

Statement to ensure that risks identified from either a Safety or an Environmental perspective

are appropriately managed.

As part of its communication programme, Hollister maintains information noticeboards

throughout the site which provide news for the plant. There is a specific section within this

news relating to site safety; incidents that occur are posted in this section, while reminders on

general safety and accident prevention are issued on a routine basis.

There are a number of systems in place to manage accidents and emergency situations at the

site. The Emergency Preparedness and Chemical Spill Response procedure outlines the

management of emergency incidents at the site. Personnel at the site are provided with

training appropriate to their role within the company. An Emergency Response Team is

maintained at the site with representatives from all production related departments. This

team responds to emergency situations, including fires and chemical spills.

A.9.6 Necessary Measures Taken on Cessation of Activities

Hollister intends to operate the facility at the Ballina site for the foreseeable future.

However, in the event of a cessation of activities, Hollister would prepare a detailed closure

plan which would include, inter alia, plant and equipment decommissioning procedures,

disposal of materials and wastes, and requirements for post-closure care. An independent

Closure Audit would be conducted and the scope of this audit would be agreed with the

Agency in advance. Due to the nature of Hollister’s operations on site, the need to provide

for post-closure care of potentially polluting residuals is not foreseen.

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A.10 Plans for Emissions Monitoring

Hollister plans to carry out the following emissions monitoring programmes for emissions to

atmosphere, emissions to surface water, and for noise emissions:

Quarterly monitoring of emissions to atmosphere of volatile organic compounds (as

TOC) from the two main emission points from the cleanrooms.

Monthly monitoring of surface water run-off to the River Moy for pH, biochemical

oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD) and a visual inspection for

colour and odour.

Annual noise monitoring along the boundary of the site, including at the closest Noise

Sensitive Locations.

Annual monitoring of the emissions to atmosphere from the oil-fired boilers for

nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulphur oxides (SOX), carbon monoxide (CO) and

particulates. Annual combustion efficiency tests on the oil-fired boilers will also be

carried out.

These monitoring programmes will be carried out by Third Party contractors in accordance

with relevant international standards and guidance documents published by the Agency.

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ATTACHMENT 2: PLANNING

Attachment 2.A Planning Application, reference number 10/3067, lodged with

Ballina Town Council for an extension to the rear of the site and for

the main emission point, A2-1

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PLANNING APPLICATION FORM

BALLINA TOWN COUNCIL

Address: Ballina Civic Offices,Arran Place, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Telephone: 096-76100E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 096-76198

BEFORE FILLING OUT THIS FORM PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:Failure to complete this form or attach the necessary documentation, or the submission ofincorrect information or omission of required information will lead to the invalidation ofyour application. Therefore please ensure that that each section of this application form isfully completed and signed, entering nfa (not applicable) where appropriate, and that allnecessary documentation is attached to your application form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIt should be noted that each planning authority has its own development plan, which sets out localdevelopment policies and objectives for its own area. The authority may therefore needsupplementary information (Le. other than that required in this form) in order to determinewhether the application conforms with the development plan and may request this on asupplementary application form.

Failure to supply the supplementary information will not invalidate your planning application butmay delay the decision-making process or lead to a refusal of permission. Therefore applicantsshould contact the relevant planning authority to determine what local policies and objectiveswould apply to the development proposed and whether additional information is required.

DATA PROTECTIONThe planning process is an open and public one. In that context, all plam-ling applications aremade available for public inspection and we (the plam-ling authority) publish weekly lists ofplanning applications received as well as weekly lists of planning decisions. This informationmay also be placed on a website where this is the policy of the planning authority.

It has come to our attention that the publication of piam-ling applications by planningauthorities can lead to applicants being targeted by persons in the business sector engaged indirect marketing. In response to a request from the Data Protection Commissioner, you arehereby given an opportunity to indicate a preference with regard to the receipt of directmarketing arising fwm the lodging of a plam-ling application.

If you are satisfied to receive direct marketing please tick this box. DDirect marketing may be by post, by telephone, by hand or by elecb"onic mail such as email ortext message where such details are supplied.

It is the responsibility of those entities wishing to use the personal data on planning applications anddecisions lists for direct marketing purposes to be satisfied that they may do so legitimately under therequirements of the Data Protection Acts 1988 & 2003 taking account of the preference outlined above.

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BALLINA TOWNCOUNCIL


PLANNINGREF. NO.

Address: Ballina Civic Offices, Telephone: 096-76100Arran Place, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 096-76198

1(a) Type of planning permission (please tick appropriate box):

[ -J ]

[ ][ ][ ]

Permission

Permission for Retention

Outline Permission

Permission consequent on Grant of Outline Permission

1(b) Where planning permission is consequent on Grant of Outline Permission,please state:

Outline PermissionRegister ReferenceNumber:

Date of Grant ofOutline Permission:

Not applicable

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2. Location of Proposed Development:

Postal Address or RahansTownland or Location Foxford Road(as may best identify Ballinathe land or structure in Co Mayoquestion)Ordnance Survey Map 1386-CRef No (and the Grid 1385-BReference where 1386-Aavailable) 1

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3. Applicane:

Name(s) Hollister ULC

Address to be supplied atthe end of this form (Question 21)

4. Where Applicant is a Company (registered under the Companies Acts 1963to 1999):

Brendan SugrueName(s) of Company Lorraine DevaneyDirector(s)

RahansRegistered Address of Foxford RoadCompany Ballina

Co Mayo

5(a). Person/Agent acting on behalf of the Applicant (if any):

Taylor ArchitectsName:

Address to be supplied at the end of this form (Question 22)

5(b). Person responsible for preparation of Drawings and Plans3:

Justin CullenName:

Taylor ArchitectsFirm/Company

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6. Description of Proposed Development:

Brief description ofnature and extent ofdevelopment4

The development will consist of an extension to the existing ServiceYard to the rear of the facility, a 2.5m high perimeter fence, accessroad and the provision of a new external store of 85m2 with anoverall height of 4.35m, adjoining covered loading ba]' 8.5m wide x13.5m long x 6.7m high, external freezer units of 97m2

, adjoiningfreezer lobby of 75m2 and overall height of 4.35m, a dock levellerunit of 12m2 and the provision of a 1.2m diameter flue extending to13m above qround level and associated maintenance platform.

7. Legal Interest of Applicant in the Land or Structure:

Please tick appropriate box to show A. Owner [ ~ ] B. Occupier [ ]applicant's legal interest in the land orstructure C. Other [ ]

Where legal interest is 'Other', pleaseexpand further on your interest in the landor structure

If you are not the legal owner, pleasestate the name and address of the ownerand supply a letter from the owner ofconsent to make the application as listedin the accompanying documentation

Does the applicant or the person who Yes [ ] No [ -J ]owns the land which is the subject of thisapplication own any other land which isadjoining, abuts or is adjacent to the landthe subject of this application? If yes,outline in blue, all such lands on the sitelayout plan submitted.

8. Site Area:

Area of site to which the applicationrelates in hectares

9. Where the application relates to a building or buildings:

16.88 ha

Gross floor spacet> of any existing building(s) in m2 13,000 sq m

Gross floor space of proposed works in m2 372 sq m

Gross floor space of work to be retained in m2 (if appropriate) N/A

Gross floor space of any demolition in m2 (if appropriate) N/A

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10. In the case of mixed development (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial,etc.), please provide breakdown of the different classes of development

and breakdown of the gross floor area of each class of development: NtAClass of Development Gross floor area in m;!

11. In the case of residential development please provide breakdown of

residential mix: NtANumber of Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 4+ Bed Total

Houses

Apartments

Number of car Existing: Proposed: Total:parkingspaces to beprovided

12. Where the application refers to a material change of use of any land or

structure or the retention of such a material change of use: NtAExisting use6 (or previous usewhere retention permission issought)

Proposed use (or use it isproposed to retain)

Nature and extent of any suchproposed use (or use it isproposed to retain)

13. Social and Affordable Housing: NtA

Please tick appropriate box Yes NoIs the application an application for permission fordevelopment to which Part V of the Planning andDevelopment Act 2000 applies?7

If the answer to the above question is 'yes' and thedevelopment is not exempt (see below), you mustspecify, as part of your application, the manner inwhich it is proposed to comply with Section 96 ofPart Vof the Act.

If the answer to the above question is 'yes' but you

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consider the development to be exempt by virlue ofSection 97 of the Planning and Development Act2000B

, a copy of the Cerlificate of Exemption underSection 97 must be submitted

If the answer to the above question is 'no' by virlueof Section 96(13) of the Planning and DevelopmentAct 20009

, details indicating the basis on whichSection 96(13) is considered to apply to thedevelopment should be submitted

14. Development Details:

Please tick appropriate box Yes No.y

(a) Does the proposed development consist ofwork to a protected structure and/or its cUrlilage orproposed protected structure and/or its cUrlilage?

"(b) Does the proposed development consist ofwork to the exterior of a structure which is locatedwithin an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA)?

.y(c) Does the application relate to developmentwhich affects or is close to a monument or placerecorded under Section 12 of the NationalMonuments (Amendment) Act 19941O?

"(d) Does the application relate to work within orclose to a European Site (under S.I. 94 of 1997) ora Natural Heritage Area?

"(e) Does the proposed development require thepreparation of an Environmental ImpactStatement?

"(f) Does the application relate to a developmentwhich comprises or is for the purposes of anactivity requiring an Integrated Pollution Preventionand Control Licence?

"(g) Does the application relate to a developmentwhich comprises or is for the purposes of anactivity requiring a Waste Licence?

"(h) Do the Major Accident Regulations apply to theproposed development?

"(i) Does the application relate to a development ina Strateqic Development Zone?

.yOJ Does the proposed development involve thedemolition of any habitable house12?

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15. Site History

Details regarding site history (if known)

Has the site in question ever, to your knowledge, been flooded?

YES [ ] NO [ -.j ]

If yes, please give details e.g. year, extent

Are you aware ofprevious uses of the site e.g. dumping or quarrying?

YES [ ] NO [-.j ]

If yes, please give details:

Are you aware of any valid planning applications made in respect of this land/structure?

YES [ vi ] NO [ ]

If yes, please state planning reference number(s) and the daters) of receipt of theplanning application(s) by the planning authority if known:

Reference No.: P1013054 Date: 31 March 2010

If a valid planning application has been made in respect of this land or structurein the 6 months prior to the submission of this application, then the site noticemust be on a yellow background in accordance with Article 19(4) of the Planningand Development Regulations 2001 as amended.

Is the site of the proposal subject to a current appeal to An Bord Pleanala in respect ofa similar development13?

YES [ ] NO [ vi ]

If yes, please state An Bord Pleanala Reference No.: _

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16. Pre-application Consultation

Has a pre-application consultation taken place in relation to the proposeddevelopment14 ?

YES [ ] NO [ -'./ ]


Reference No. (if any):

Date(s) of Consultation:

Persons involved:

17. Services

(a) Proposed Source of Water Supply

Existing [ -'./ ] New [ ]connection connection

Public [ ] Group Water [ ]Mains Scheme

Private Well [ ]

Other (please specify): _

Name of Group Water Scheme (where applicable):

(b) Proposed Wastewater ManagementlTreatment

]

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New [

[Conventional septictank system

[ -'./ ]

[ ]

[ ]

Existing

Public Sewer

Other on-sitetreatment system

Please specify

(c) Proposed Surface Water Disposal

Public [Sewer/Drain

] Soakpit [ ] Watercourse [ -'./ ]

Other [ ] Please specify _

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(d) Electricity Supply(i) Does the development require a new or improved electricity supply

YES [ ] NO [..J ]

(ii) Does the development require the provision of a new sub-station

YES [ ] NO [..J ]

(iii) Has the developer consulted with an electricity provider in relation to 17(d)(i)and (ii)

YES [ ]19 NO [ ..J ]

18. Details of Public Notice

Approved newspaper1b Western Peoplein which notice waspublished

Date of publication 29 June 2010

Date on which sitenotice was erected 29 June 2010

19. Application Fee

Fee Payable €1,659.20

Basis of Calculation 372m 2 x €3.60 I m2 = €1 ,339.20+ €80 (flue)+ €80 (fence and service yard expansion)+ €80 (access road)+ €80 (maintenance platform)

Total = €1 ,659.20

20. I hereby declare, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the informationgiven in this form is correct and accurate and fully compliant with the Planning &

Development Acts 2000 - 2006, as amended, and the Regulations madethereunder:

Signea(Applicant or Agent asappropriate)

Date

---'-:'.::!..J.:.uL~~~qJ:::* (On behalf of Applicant)

29 June 2010

An applicant will not be entitled solely by reason of a planning permission to carry out the development. Theapplicant may need other consents, depending on the type of the development. For example, all new buildings,extensions and alterations to, and certain changes of use of existing buildings must comply with buildingre ulations, which set out basic des! n and construction re uirements.

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CONTACT DETAILS

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Applicant Hollister ULC

Address Rahans, Foxford Road, Ballina, Co Mayo

20) ddt' (if22 ALgen s any a ress

Agent atany) Taylor Architects

Address Breaffij Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Should all correspondence be sent to the above address? (please tick appropriatebox)(Please note that if the answer is 'No', all correspondence will be sent to theApplicant's address)

Yes [" ] No [ ]

Additional contact informationThe provision of additional contact information such as email addresses or phone numbers isvoluntary and will only be used by the Plamling Authority to contact you should it be deemednecessary for the purposes of administering the application. These details will not be madeavailable to any third party with the exception of An Bord PleanaIa in the event of an appeal,where again it will only be used by An Bord Pleanala for the purposes of administering theappeal.

The name and address elements of the application provided in questions 23-24 will be held, andbe available for inspection/purchase by the public in accordance with the Planning andDevelopment Act 2000 and associated regulations for a period of 7 years commencing on thedate of the making of the decision. The additional contact information will be destroyed on thecompletion of the application process and when no appeal is made to An Bard PleanaIa.

0949021988Phone number

[email protected] address

The above details belong to:

The applicant [ ] The agent [" ]

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THIS FORM SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

Please note that if the appropriate documentation is not included, your application willbe deemed invalid.

ALL Planning Applications

o The relevant page of newspaper that contains notice of your application

o A copy of the site notice

o 6 copies of site location map16

o 6 copies of site or layout plan16+

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o 6 copies of plans and other particulars required to describe the works to whichthe development relates (included detailed drawings of floor plans, elevationsand sections - except in the case of outline permission)

o The appropriate Planning Fee

Where the applicant is not the legal owner of the land or structure in question:

o The written consent of the owner to make the application

Where the application is for residential development that is subject to Part V orthe 2000 Act:

o Specification of the manner in which it is proposed to comply with Section 96 ofPart V

or

o A Certificate of Exemption from the requirements of Part V

Where the application is for residential development that is not subject to Part Vof the 2000 Act by virtue of Section 96(13) of the Act:

o Information setting out the basis on which Section 96(13) is considered to applyto the development.

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Where the disposal of wastewater for the proposed development is other than toa public sewer:

D Information on the on-site treatment system proposed and evidence as to thesuitability of the site for the system proposed.

Where the application refers to a protected structure/proposed protectedstructure/or the exterior of a structure which is located within an ArchitecturalConservation Area (ACA):

D Photographs, plans and other particulars necessary to show how thedevelopment would affect the character of the structure.

Applications that refer to a material change of use or retention of such a materialchange of use:

D Plans (including a site or layout plan and drawings of floor plans, elevations andsections which comply with the requirements of Article 23) and other particularsrequired describing the works proposed.

Where an application requires an Environmental Impact Statement:

D An Environmental Impact Statement

Applications that are exempt from Planning Fees:

D Proof of eligibility for exemption 18

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DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM

1. Grid reference in terms of the Irish Transverse Mercator.

2. 'The applicant' means the person seeking the planning permission, not an agentacting on his or her behalf

3. Where the plans have been drawn up by a firm/company, the name of the personprimarily responsible for the preparation of the drawings and plans, on behalf ofthe firm/company, should be given.

4. A brief description of the nature and extent of the development, includingreference to the number and height of buildings, protected structures, etc.

5. Gross floor space means the area ascertained by the internal measurements ofthe floor space on each floor of the building; i. e. floor areas must be measuredfrom inside the external wall.

6. Where the existing use is 'vacant', please state the most recent authorized use ofthe land or structure.

7. Part V of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2006 applies where:

• The land is zoned for residential use or for a mixture of residential or otheruses;

• There is an objective in the Development Plan for the area for a percentage ofthe land to be made available for social and/or affordable housing; and

• The proposed development is not exempt from Part V.

8. Under Section 97 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2006,applications involving development of 4 or fewer houses and development onland of less than 0.1 hectare may be exempt from Part V.

9. Under Section 96(13) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2006, Part Vdoes not apply to certain housing developments by approved voluntary housingbodies, certain conversions, the carrying out of works to an existing house or thedevelopment of houses under an agreement made under Section 96 of the Act.

10. The Record of Monuments and Places, under Section 12 of the NationalMonuments Amendment Act 1994, is available, for each county, in the localauthorities and public libraries in that county. Please note also that if theproposed development affects or is close to a National Monument which, underthe National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004, is in the ownership or guardianshipof the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government or a localauthority or is this subject of a preservation order or a temporary preservationorder, a separate statutory consent is required, under the National MonumentsActs, from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.For information on whether National Monuments are in the ownership orguardianship of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and LocalGovernment or a local authority or are the subject of preservation orders, contact

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the National Monuments Section of the Department of the Environment, Heritageand Local Government (1890 20 20 21).

11. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for classes of developmentprescribed by Article 93 and Schedule 5 of the Planning and DevelopmentRegulations 2001. In accordance with Section 103 of the Planning andDevelopment Regulations 2001, an EIS may also be required for developmentsbelow the prescribed threshold if the planning authority considers that thedevelopment is likely to have significant effects on the environment or, where thedevelopment would be located on or in an area, site, etc. set out in Article 103(2),it considers that the development would be likely to have significant effects onthe environment of that area, site, etc.

12. Demolition of a habitable house requires planning permission.

13. The appeal must be determined or withdrawn before another similar applicationcan be made.

14. A formal pre-application consultation may only occur under Section 247 of thePlanning and Development Acts 2000 - 2006. While it is not mandatory, a preplanning consultation is recommended. The applicant should contact theplanning authority to arrange specific times and locations. In the case ofresidential development to which Part Vof the 2000 Act applies, applicants areadvised to avail of the pre-application consultation facility in order to ensure thata Part V agreement in principle can be reached in advance of the planningapplication being submitted.

15. The list of approved newspapers, for the purpose of giving notice of intention tomake a planning application, is available from the planning authority to which theapplication wi// be submitted.

16. A// plans, drawings and maps submitted to the planning authority should be inaccordance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations2001 including any amendments thereof.

17. The location of the site notice(s) should be shown on site location map.

18. See Schedule 9 of Planning and Development Regulations 2001. If a reducedfee is tendered, details of previous relevant payments and planning permissionsshould be given. If exemption from payment of fees is being claimed underArticle 157 of the 2001 Regulations, evidence to prove eligibility for exemptionshould be submitted.

19. Submit letter from electricity provider, detailing electricity infrastructurerequirements necessary to serve the development.

20. The address of the Applicant and Agent (if any) should be included here.

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Attachment 2.B Planning Application, reference number 10/3070, lodged with

Ballina Town Council for the construction of an extension to the

north of the main production building.

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Address: Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Telephone: 096-76100 E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 096-76198

BEFORE FILLING OUT THIS FORM PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Failure to complete this form or attach the necessary documentation, or the submission of incorrect information or omission of required information will lead to the invalidation of your application. Therefore please ensure that that each section of this application form is fully completed and signed, entering n/a (not applicable) where appropriate, and that all necessary documentation is attached to your application form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION It should be noted that each planning authority has its own development plan, which sets out local development policies and objectives for its own area. The authority may therefore need supplementary information (i.e. other than that required in this form) in order to determine whether the application conforms with the development plan and may request this on a supplementary application form. Failure to supply the supplementary information will not invalidate your planning application but may delay the decision-making process or lead to a refusal of permission. Therefore applicants should contact the relevant planning authority to determine what local policies and objectives would apply to the development proposed and whether additional information is required.

DATA PROTECTION

The planning process is an open and public one. In that context, all planning applications are made available for public inspection and we (the planning authority) publish weekly lists of planning applications received as well as weekly lists of planning decisions. This information may also be placed on a website where this is the policy of the planning authority. It has come to our attention that the publication of planning applications by planning authorities can lead to applicants being targeted by persons in the business sector engaged in direct marketing. In response to a request from the Data Protection Commissioner, you are hereby given an opportunity to indicate a preference with regard to the receipt of direct marketing arising from the lodging of a planning application. If you are satisfied to receive direct marketing please tick this box. Direct marketing may be by post, by telephone, by hand or by electronic mail such as email or text message where such details are supplied.

It is the responsibility of those entities wishing to use the personal data on planning applications and decisions lists for direct marketing purposes to be satisfied that they may do so legitimately under the requirements of the Data Protection Acts 1988 & 2003 taking account of the preference outlined above.

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PLANNING REF. NO. _____________

Address: Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Telephone: 096-76100

Fax: 096-76198

E-mail: [email protected]

1(a) Type of planning permission (please tick appropriate box):

[ • ] Permission

[ ] Permission for Retention

[ ] Outline Permission

[ ] Permission consequent on Grant of Outline Permission

1(b) Where planning permission is consequent on Grant of Outline Permission,

please state:

Outline Permission Register Reference Number:

Not applicable

Date of Grant of Outline Permission:

_______/_______/________ 2. Location of Proposed Development:

Postal Address or Townland or Location (as may best identify the land or structure in question)

Rahans Foxford Road Ballina Co Mayo

Ordnance Survey Map Ref No (and the Grid Reference where available)1

1386-C, 1385-B, 1386-A

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3. Applicant2:

Name(s)

Hollister ULC


4. Where Applicant is a Company (registered under the Companies Acts 1963

to 1999):

Name(s) of Company Director(s)

Brendan Sugrue Lorraine Devaney

Registered Address of Company

Rahans Foxford Road Ballina Co Mayo

5(a). Person/Agent acting on behalf of the Applicant (if any):

Name:

Taylor Architects


5(b). Person responsible for preparation of Drawings and Plans

3:

Name:

Justin Cullen

Firm/Company

Taylor Architects

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6. Description of Proposed Development:

Brief description of nature and extent of development4

The development will consist of the construction of an extension to the existing facility consisting of a two storey office block to the northern elevation of 10m overall height comprising 976 sq m of office accommodation, alongside additional production space of 2242 sq m with plant room (312 sq m) and site works including the provision of 166 additional car parking spaces with associated circulation routes, including dispersal of spoil on site.

7. Legal Interest of Applicant in the Land or Structure:

A. Owner [ • ] B. Occupier [ ] Please tick appropriate box to show applicant’s legal interest in the land or structure

C. Other [ ]

Where legal interest is ‘Other’, please expand further on your interest in the land or structure

If you are not the legal owner, please state the name and address of the owner and supply a letter from the owner of consent to make the application as listed in the accompanying documentation

Does the applicant or the person who owns the land which is the subject of this application own any other land which is adjoining, abuts or is adjacent to the land the subject of this application? If yes, outline in blue, all such lands on the site layout plan submitted.

Yes [ ] No [ • ]

8. Site Area:

Area of site to which the application relates in hectares

16.88 ha

9. Where the application relates to a building or buildings:

Gross floor space5 of any existing building(s) in m2

13,000 sq m

Gross floor space of proposed works in m2

3490 sq m

Gross floor space of work to be retained in m2 (if appropriate)

N/A

Gross floor space of any demolition in m2 (if appropriate)

N/A

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10. In the case of mixed development (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial, etc.), please provide breakdown of the different classes of development

and breakdown of the gross floor area of each class of development: N/A

Class of Development Gross floor area in m2

11. In the case of residential development please provide breakdown of

residential mix: N/A Number of

Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 4+ Bed Total

Houses

Apartments

Number of car parking spaces to be provided

Existing: Proposed: Total:

12. Where the application refers to a material change of use of any land or

structure or the retention of such a material change of use: N/A

Existing use6 (or previous use where retention permission is sought)

Proposed use (or use it is proposed to retain)

Nature and extent of any such proposed use (or use it is proposed to retain)

13. Social and Affordable Housing: N/A

Please tick appropriate box Yes No Is the application an application for permission for development to which Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 applies?7

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If the answer to the above question is ‘yes’ and the development is not exempt (see below), you must specify, as part of your application, the manner in which it is proposed to comply with Section 96 of Part V of the Act. If the answer to the above question is ‘yes’ but you consider the development to be exempt by virtue of Section 97 of the Planning and Development Act 20008, a copy of the Certificate of Exemption under Section 97 must be submitted If the answer to the above question is ‘no’ by virtue of Section 96(13) of the Planning and Development Act 20009, details indicating the basis on which Section 96(13) is considered to apply to the development should be submitted

14. Development Details:

Please tick appropriate box Yes No (a) Does the proposed development consist of work to a protected structure and/or its curtilage or proposed protected structure and/or its curtilage?

•

(b) Does the proposed development consist of work to the exterior of a structure which is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA)?

•

(c) Does the application relate to development which affects or is close to a monument or place recorded under Section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 199410?

•

(d) Does the application relate to work within or close to a European Site (under S.I. 94 of 1997) or a Natural Heritage Area?

•

(e) Does the proposed development require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement?

•

(f) Does the application relate to a development which comprises or is for the purposes of an activity requiring an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence?

•

(g) Does the application relate to a development which comprises or is for the purposes of an activity requiring a Waste Licence?

•

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(h) Do the Major Accident Regulations apply to the proposed development?

•

(i) Does the application relate to a development in a Strategic Development Zone?

•

(j) Does the proposed development involve the demolition of any habitable house12?

•

15. Site History

Details regarding site history (if known) Has the site in question ever, to your knowledge, been flooded?

YES [ ]

NO [ • ]

If yes, please give details e.g. year, extent _______________________________________________________________ Are you aware of previous uses of the site e.g. dumping or quarrying?

YES [ ]

NO [ • ]


_______________________________________________________________ Are you aware of any valid planning applications made in respect of this land/structure?

YES [ ]

NO [ • ]

If yes, please state planning reference number(s) and the date(s) of receipt of the planning application(s) by the planning authority if known: Reference No.: ____________________________ Date: _________________

If a valid planning application has been made in respect of this land or structure in the 6 months prior to the submission of this application, then the site notice must be on a yellow background in accordance with Article 19(4) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended. Is the site of the proposal subject to a current appeal to An Bord Pleanála in respect of a similar development13?

YES [ ]

NO [ ]

If yes, please state An Bord Pleanála Reference No.: _________________________

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16. Pre-application Consultation

Has a pre-application consultation taken place in relation to the proposed development14?

YES [ •]

NO [ ]

If yes, please give details: Reference No. (if any): 15/10

Date(s) of Consultation: 08 July 2010 Persons involved: Taylor Architects and Ballina Town Council

_______________________________________________________________

17. Services

(a) Proposed Source of Water Supply

Existing connection

[ • ] New

connection

[ ]

Public Mains

[ ] Group Water Scheme

[ ] Private Well [ ]

Other (please specify): __________________________________________________ Name of Group Water Scheme (where applicable):

_______________________________________________________________

(b) Proposed Wastewater Management/Treatment

Existing [ ]

New [ ]

Public Sewer

[ • ]

Conventional septic tank system

[ ]

Other on-site treatment system

[ ]

Please specify

____________________________________________________

(c) Proposed Surface Water Disposal

Public Sewer/Drain

[ ]

Soakpit [ ]

Watercourse [ • ]

Other

[ ] Please specify _________________________________

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(d) Electricity Supply (i) Does the development require a new or improved electricity supply

YES [ ]

NO [ • ]

(ii) Does the development require the provision of a new sub-station

YES [ ]

NO [ • ]

(iii) Has the developer consulted with an electricity provider in relation to 17(d)(i)

and (ii)

YES [ • ]19

NO [ ]

18. Details of Public Notice

Approved newspaper15 in which notice was published

Western People

Date of publication 20 July 2010

Date on which site notice was erected

27 July 2010

19. Application Fee

Fee Payable

€12,714.00

Basis of Calculation

3490 sq m x 3.60 / sq m = 12,564 0.3 ha x 50/0.1 ha = 150 Total = 12,714.00

20. I hereby declare, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given in this form is correct and accurate and fully compliant with the Planning &

Development Acts 2000 - 2006, as amended, and the Regulations made thereunder:

Signed (Applicant or Agent as appropriate)

______________________________(On behalf of Applicant)

Date

27 July 2010

An applicant will not be entitled solely by reason of a planning permission to carry out the development. The applicant may need other consents, depending on the type of the development. For example, all new buildings, extensions and alterations to, and certain changes of use of existing buildings must comply with building regulations, which set out basic design and construction requirements.

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CONTACT DETAILS 21. Applicant address/contact details20

Applicant Hollister ULC

Address Rahans, Foxford Road, Ballina, Co Mayo

22. Agent’s (if any) address 20

Agent (if any) Taylor Architects

Address Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Should all correspondence be sent to the above address? (please tick appropriate box) (Please note that if the answer is ‘No’, all correspondence will be sent to the Applicant’s address) Yes [ • ] No [ ] Additional contact information The provision of additional contact information such as email addresses or phone numbers is voluntary and will only be used by the Planning Authority to contact you should it be deemed necessary for the purposes of administering the application. These details will not be made available to any third party with the exception of An Bord Pleanála in the event of an appeal, where again it will only be used by An Bord Pleanála for the purposes of administering the appeal. The name and address elements of the application provided in questions 23-24 will be held, and be available for inspection/purchase by the public in accordance with the Planning and Development Act 2000 and associated regulations for a period of 7 years commencing on the date of the making of the decision. The additional contact information will be destroyed on the completion of the application process and when no appeal is made to An Bord Pleanála.

Phone number 094 9021988

Email address [email protected]

The above details belong to:

The applicant [ ]

The agent [ • ]

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THIS FORM SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION Please note that if the appropriate documentation is not included, your application will be deemed invalid. ALL Planning Applications

£ The relevant page of newspaper that contains notice of your application

£ A copy of the site notice

£ 6 copies of site location map16

£ 6 copies of site or layout plan16+17

£ 6 copies of plans and other particulars required to describe the works to which the development relates (included detailed drawings of floor plans, elevations and sections – except in the case of outline permission)

£ The appropriate Planning Fee Where the applicant is not the legal owner of the land or structure in question:

£ The written consent of the owner to make the application Where the application is for residential development that is subject to Part V or the 2000 Act:

£ Specification of the manner in which it is proposed to comply with Section 96 of Part V

or

£ A Certificate of Exemption from the requirements of Part V Where the application is for residential development that is not subject to Part V of the 2000 Act by virtue of Section 96(13) of the Act:

£ Information setting out the basis on which Section 96(13) is considered to apply to the development.

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Where the disposal of wastewater for the proposed development is other than to a public sewer:

£ Information on the on-site treatment system proposed and evidence as to the suitability of the site for the system proposed.

Where the application refers to a protected structure/proposed protected structure/or the exterior of a structure which is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA):

£ Photographs, plans and other particulars necessary to show how the development would affect the character of the structure.

Applications that refer to a material change of use or retention of such a material change of use:

£ Plans (including a site or layout plan and drawings of floor plans, elevations and sections which comply with the requirements of Article 23) and other particulars required describing the works proposed.

Where an application requires an Environmental Impact Statement:

£ An Environmental Impact Statement Applications that are exempt from Planning Fees:

£ Proof of eligibility for exemption18

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DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM 1. Grid reference in terms of the Irish Transverse Mercator. 2. ‘The applicant’ means the person seeking the planning permission, not an agent

acting on his or her behalf. 3. Where the plans have been drawn up by a firm/company, the name of the person

primarily responsible for the preparation of the drawings and plans, on behalf of the firm/company, should be given.

4. A brief description of the nature and extent of the development, including

reference to the number and height of buildings, protected structures, etc. 5. Gross floor space means the area ascertained by the internal measurements of

the floor space on each floor of the building; i.e. floor areas must be measured from inside the external wall.

6. Where the existing use is ‘vacant’, please state the most recent authorized use of

the land or structure. 7. Part V of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2006 applies where:

• The land is zoned for residential use or for a mixture of residential or other uses;

• There is an objective in the Development Plan for the area for a percentage of the land to be made available for social and/or affordable housing; and

• The proposed development is not exempt from Part V. 8. Under Section 97 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2006,

applications involving development of 4 or fewer houses and development on land of less than 0.1 hectare may be exempt from Part V.

9. Under Section 96(13) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2006, Part V

does not apply to certain housing developments by approved voluntary housing bodies, certain conversions, the carrying out of works to an existing house or the development of houses under an agreement made under Section 96 of the Act.

10. The Record of Monuments and Places, under Section 12 of the National

Monuments Amendment Act 1994, is available, for each county, in the local authorities and public libraries in that county. Please note also that if the proposed development affects or is close to a National Monument which, under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004, is in the ownership or guardianship of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government or a local authority or is this subject of a preservation order or a temporary preservation order, a separate statutory consent is required, under the National Monuments Acts, from the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. For information on whether National Monuments are in the ownership or guardianship of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government or a local authority or are the subject of preservation orders, contact

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the National Monuments Section of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (1890 20 20 21).

11. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for classes of development

prescribed by Article 93 and Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001. In accordance with Section 103 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, an EIS may also be required for developments below the prescribed threshold if the planning authority considers that the development is likely to have significant effects on the environment or, where the development would be located on or in an area, site, etc. set out in Article 103(2), it considers that the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment of that area, site, etc.

12. Demolition of a habitable house requires planning permission. 13. The appeal must be determined or withdrawn before another similar application

can be made. 14. A formal pre-application consultation may only occur under Section 247 of the

Planning and Development Acts 2000 – 2006. While it is not mandatory, a pre-planning consultation is recommended. The applicant should contact the planning authority to arrange specific times and locations. In the case of residential development to which Part V of the 2000 Act applies, applicants are advised to avail of the pre-application consultation facility in order to ensure that a Part V agreement in principle can be reached in advance of the planning application being submitted.

15. The list of approved newspapers, for the purpose of giving notice of intention to

make a planning application, is available from the planning authority to which the application will be submitted.

16. All plans, drawings and maps submitted to the planning authority should be in

accordance with the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 including any amendments thereof.

17. The location of the site notice(s) should be shown on site location map. 18. See Schedule 9 of Planning and Development Regulations 2001. If a reduced

fee is tendered, details of previous relevant payments and planning permissions should be given. If exemption from payment of fees is being claimed under Article 157 of the 2001 Regulations, evidence to prove eligibility for exemption should be submitted.

19. Submit letter from electricity provider, detailing electricity infrastructure

requirements necessary to serve the development. 20. The address of the Applicant and Agent (if any) should be included here.

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Attachment 2.C Planning Permission granted by Ballina Town Council, reference

number 10/3054, for the construction of an extension to the main

production building.

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COMHAIRLE AN BHAILE BHEAL ATHA 'N FHEADHA

BALLINA TOWN COUNCILLOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) ACTS 1963-1999

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000-2004GRANT OF PERMISSION

HOLLISTER ULCC/O TAYLOR ARCHITECTSBREAFFY ROADCASTLEBARCO. MAYO

Reference No. inPlanning Register: P10/3054

Date of Receipt ofApplication: 31103/2010Validation Date:31103/2010Additional InformationReceived On: 03/06/2010

Notice is hereby given that Ballina Town Council has granted PERMISSION to the above named, fordevelopment of land, in accordance with documents lodged, namely PLANNING PERMISSION FORTHE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING FACILITY CONSISTING OF ATWO-STOREY OFFICE BLOCK TO THE NORTHERN ELEVATION OF 10M OVERALLHEIGHT COMPRISING 1371SQ.M OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION ALONG WITH 303SQ.MOF ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION, ALONGSIDE ADDITIONAL WAREHOUSE SPACE OF1431SQ.M AND ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION SPACE OF 2478 SQ.M WITH ROOF LEVELPLANT ROOM (515SQ.M) AND SITE WORKS INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF 170ADDITIONAL CARPARKING SPACES WITH ASSOCIATED CIRCULATION ROUTES, NEWEXTERNAL PLANT AND SERVICE YARD AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORKS INCLUDINGDISPERSAL OF SPOIL ON SITE ALONG WITH A REVISED ACCESS JUNCTION TO THE N26.A TEMPORARY ACCESS TO THE N26 IS PROPOSED DURING THE COURSE OFCONSTRUCTION at RAHANS FOXFORD ROAD BALLINA in accordance with the 13 condition(s)set out in the schedule attached hereto entitled "Schedule of Conditions".

PLANNING PERMISSION IS VALID FOR FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE HEREOF.The permission hereby granted shall cease to have effect at the expiration of five years from the datehereof.

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SCHEDULE1P.O. 3054 PAGE 1

CONDITIONS AND REASONS FOR CONDITIONS (1-13)

1. The development shall be constructed in accordance with documentationsubmitted on 31st March, 2010 excl. drawing no's E(06)02 to E(06)10inclusive and E(06)13 and inclUding all Further Information submitted on 3rdJune, 2010, in support, thereof unless deviations therefrom are required bythe following conditions.REASON: In the interest of proper planning and development of the area.

2. Prior to commencement of development works, the developer shall pay thesum of €21 ,892 (Twenty One Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ninety TwoEuro) updated at the time of payment in accordance with the current BallinaTown Council Development Contribution Scheme, to Ballina Town Council asa contribution towards expenditure incurred or that is proposed to be incurredby the local authority in respect of water supply provisions facilitating theproposed development.REASON: To comply with the requirements of Ballina Town Council

Development Contribution Scheme 2004.

3. Prior to commencement of development works, the developer shall pay thesum of €27,365.00 (Twenty Seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty FiveEuro) updated at the time of payment in accordance with the current Ballinacontribution towards expenditure incurred or that is proposed to be incurredby the local authority in respect of foul sewerage services facilitating theproposed development.REASON: To comply with the requirements of Ballina Town Council


4. Prior to commencement of development works, the developer shall pay thesum of €30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Euro) updated at the time of payment inaccordance with the current Ballina Town Council Development ContributionScheme, to Ballina Town Council as a contribution towards expenditureincurred or that is proposed to be incurred by the local authority in respect ofpublic amenities provided by the Council.REASON: To comply with the requirements of Ballina Town Council


5. Commissioning and operation of the proposed facility shall not commence onsite until such time as a revised Discharge Licence under the EnvironmentalProtection Agency Acts 1992 - 2007 has been obtained from the EPA.REASON: In the interest of environmental protection, public health and

proper planning and development.

6. The developer shall consult with Ballina Town Council and Mayo CountyCouncil in regard to any proposed 'off-site' disposal of excavated soil or otherconstruction waste and shall submit details of proposed sites prior tocommencement of construction activities on site.REASON: In the interest of proper planning and development.

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SCHEDULE1P.D. 3054 PAGE 2


7. Prior to construction of the temporary "construction" access from thedevelopment site on to the N26, the developer shall liaise with Mayo CountyCouncil - Ballina Area Office to obtain agreement on requisite road signageand the access junction layout.REASON: In the interest of traffic safety and public safety in the area.

8. (a)

(b)

Construction activities shall be carried out such that no noisenuisance is caused to adjoining residences.

Dust deposition arising out of the construction process (on-site) shallnot exceed 11 Omg/m 2/day at the site boundary over 30 days.

(c) Prior to commencement of development the developer shall submitproposals for the monitoring of noise and dust during construction tothe Planning Authority for agreement.

REASON: In the interest of residential and environmental amenity andproper planning.

9. The development, when complete, shall limit Equivalent Sound Levels (Ieq)attributable to all fixed plant and non-traffic on-site operations, to a maximumof 40dB(a) at any time, at the location of any occupied dwellinghouse,adjoining the site boundary.

Equivalent Sound Levels (Ieq) attributable to on-site traffic shall not exceed55dB(a) during the time period 08:00 to 20:00 hours and 50dB(a) during thetime period 20:00 to 08:00 hours, measured at the location of anydwellinghouse adjoining the site boundary.REASON: To limit the emission of noise levels from the development and

in the interest of residential and environmental amenity.

10. The development shall comply with all conditions and requirements of MayoCounty Council's Fire Department.REASON: In the interest of fire safety.

11. Prior to commencement of manufacturing operations at the new extension,the developer shall liaise with Mayo County Council - Ballina Area Officeregarding junction improvements at the interface of the Hollister Access Roadand the N26 - Ballina/Foxford Road.REASON: In the interest of traffic and public safety and proper planning

and development of the area.

12. External building finishes shall be in accordance with those detailed ondrawing No's E(06)08 and E(06)09, submitted on 3rd June, 2010, in supportof Further Information.In general, external wall finishes shall match those of the existing Hollisterbuilding.REASON: In the interest of visual amenity and proper planning and

development.

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SCHEDULE1P.D.3054 PAGE 3


13. Prior to commencement of development works, the developer shall pay thesum of €70,000 (Seventy Thousand Euro) to Mayo County Council, as aspecial levy, towards the capital expenditure incurred by the Local Authority,in respect of the implementation of Ballina Main Drainage - Stage 2.REASON: To comply with the requirements of Ballina Town Council

Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme - 2009.

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ATTACHMENT 3: BANK REFERENCE

Attachment 3.A Character Reference from Allied Irish Banks, Ballina.

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AlB Bank

Pearse StreetBallina

Co. Mayo

Telephone (096) 21055

Facsimile (096) 70646

WWvV.aib.ieMs Lorraine Mc DermottFinancial ControllerHollister UleFoxford Rd.BallinaCo Mayo Ireland

2nd September 2010

Re Character Reference for EPA

Dear Ms McDermott.

Further to our conversation today we wish to advise the following regarding your request for a letterof reference for Hillsiter ULC.

Hollister ULC is a properly constituted Private company which has been operating in Ballina CoMayo since 1976. It has maintained excellent banking opei·ations with AlB Bank since 3/10/1995.All ofthe company's financial dealings to date have been satisfactory and it has not defaulted onany of it's financial or business transactions.

We confirm that Hollister ULC is financially very stable and is well financed and structured towithstand the current economic downturn.

Should you require further information or clarification please contact the undersigned.

Allied Irish Banks. p.Le. ReglS!Cfed QHICe Siml,centre, Baltsblrdge. Dubhn 11 Regls!ered In Ireland, No. 2<! 173Allied irish Banl.s. p I (. I~ regulaled by ,he Fmillloal Regulato(

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SIMPLE TERRAIN INPUTSSOURCE TYPE =EMISSION RATE (GIS) =STACK HEIGHT (M) =STK INSIDE DIAM (M) =STK EXIT VELOCITY (MIS) =STK GAS EXIT TEMP (K) =AMBIENT AIR TEMP (K) =RECEPTOR HEIGHT (M) =URBANIRURAL OPTION =BUILDING HEIGHT (M) =MIN HORIZ BLDG DIM (M) =MAX HORIZ BLDG DIM (M) =

POINT0.2500

11.00000.40009.5000

393.0000293.0000

0.0000RURAL9.9000

47.0000122.0000

THE REGULATORY (DEFAULT) MIXING HEIGHT OPTION WAS SELECTED.THE REGULATORY (DEFAULT) ANEMOMETER HEIGHT OF 10.0 METERS WAS ENTERED.

BUOY. FLUX = 0.948 M**4/S**3; MOM. FLUX = 2.691 M**4/S**2.

*** FULL METEOROLOGY ***

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••• SCREEN AUTOMATED DISTANCES •••**********************************

••• TERRAIN HEIGHT OF O. M ABOVE STACK BASE USED FOR FOLLOWING DISTANCES •••

DIST. (m) CONC STAB. U10M USTK MIXHT PLUME SIGMA Y SIGMA Z DWASH(uglm"3) (m/s) (m/s) (m) HT(m) (m) (m)

1 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA100 242.3 6 3.0 3.2 10000.0 13.18 4.07 9.26 SS200 113.3 4 2.0 2.0 640.0 13.30 15.56 11.83 SS300 84.66 4 1.5 1.5 480.0 16.21 22.61 14.06 SS400 66.25 4 1.5 1.5 480.0 16.21 29.45 17.14 SS500 52.01 4 1.5 1.5 480.0 16.21 36.15 20.10 SS600 47.04 6 2.0 2.1 10000.0 19.49 21.24 13.66 SS700 42.68 6 2.0 2.1 10000.0 19.49 24.46 1.31 SS800 39.93 6 1.5 1.6 10000.0 22.02 27.63 14.58 SS900 38.28 6 1.5 1.6 10000.0 22.02 30.78 15.42 SS

1000 36.49 6 1.5 1.6 10000.0 22.02 33.88 16.24 SS

MAXIMUM 1-HR CONCENTRATION AT OR BEYOND 1. M:

30 406.0 6 3.0 3.2 10000.0 11.24 1.37 5.46 SS

DWASH =DWASH =DWASH =DWASH =DWASH =

MEANS NO CALC MADE (CONC = 0.0)NO MEANS NO BUILDING DOWNWASH USEDHS MEANS HUBER-SNYDER DOWNWASH USEDSS MEANS SCHULMAN-SCIRE DOWNWASH USEDNA MEANS DOWNWASH NOT APPLICABLE. X<3'LB

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••• REGULATORY (Default) •••PERFORMING CAVITY CALCULATIONSWITH ORIGINAL SCREEN CAVITY MODEL(BRODE. 1988)****************************************

••• CAVITY CALCULATION -1 •••CONC (UG/M"3) = 0.00

•.. CAVITY CALCULATION - 2'"CONC (UG/M"3) = 0.00

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CRIT WS @10M (MIS) =CRIT WS @HS (MIS) =DILUTION WS (MIS) =CAVITY HT (M) =CAVITY LENGTH (M) =ALONGWIND DIM (M) =

99.9999.9999.99

9.9352.3247.00

CRIT WS @10M (MIS) =CRIT WS @HS (MIS) =DILUTION WS (MIS) =CAVITY HT (M) =CAVITY LENGTH (M) =ALONGWIND DIM (M) =

99.9999.9999.99

9.9037.61

122.00

CAVITY CONC NOT CALCULATED FOR CRIT WS > 20.0 MIS. CONC SET = 0.0

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'" INVERSION BREAK-UP FUMIGATION CALC. '"CONC (UG/M"3) = 0.00DIST TO MAX (M) = 374.70

DIST TO MAX IS < 2000. M. CONC SET = 0.0

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'" SUMMARY OF SCREEN MODEL RESULTS '"*__t*_*__* ,, •__* • •

CALCULATIONPROCEDURESIMPLETERRAIN

MAX CONC DIST TO TERRAIN(UG/M"3) MAX (M) HT (M)

406 30 0

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Hollister - Environmental Protection Agency · Hollister ULC IPPC Licence Application Additional Information Doc Ref. 452-X002 3 September 2010 4. Boiler Assessment Submit in electronic