Case Studies

Renewable Biogas Facility, Co. Meath

TEAM

Environmental Team

Sector

Services Provided

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA), Seasonal Ecological Surveys, Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening

Overview of service

ORS delivered ecological consultancy services in support of a proposed anaerobic digestion (AD) biogas facility in County Meath, acting on behalf of the developer throughout the planning and design process.

The project involved the preparation of a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA), followed by a comprehensive programme of seasonal ecological surveys to establish a robust environmental baseline and inform the evolution of the design.

Surveys included bat activity monitoring, wintering bird surveys, and habitat mapping to establish a strong ecological baseline. The findings informed a full Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) screening report, ensuring legal compliance and reducing planning risk.

Project Outcome

ORS applied a best-practice strategic approach to guide project design and ecological risk management, including:

Early Constraints Identification
Seasonal Survey Planning
Appropriate Assessment (AA) and Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

The ecological assessments prepared by ORS provided a clear and evidence-based evaluation of potential impacts, supporting a robust planning application.

Early identification of ecological constraints and the incorporation of mitigation measures into the design helped to minimise effects on sensitive habitats and species, including nearby designated sites. This proactive approach reduced planning risk and supported compliance with statutory requirements, including those of An Bord Pleanála.

Challenges & Solution

Seasonal Survey Requirements – Ecological surveys required careful timing to align with appropriate survey windows. ORS implemented a structured survey programme to ensure all necessary data was collected efficiently.

Environmental Constraints – The presence of sensitive habitats and species required detailed assessment and a precautionary approach to design and mitigation.

Regulatory Compliance – Ensuring compliance with ecological legislation and planning policy was key. ORS provided guidance throughout to support a smooth planning process.

Leads

Key Contacts

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Luke Martin

Director
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Oisín Doherty

Associate Director
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Damian Kenny

Director

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Renewable Biogas Facility, Co. Meath

Project Outcome

Challenges & Solution

Leads

Key Contacts

Luke Martin

Oisín Doherty

Damian Kenny

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Renewable Biogas Facility, Co. Meath

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