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Land Use Planning in the Vicinity of COMAH Sites
In September 2009, the Health & Safety Authority (HSA)
published a guidance document describing its approach when advising on
developments at, or in the vicinity of, COMAH or Seveso sites in
Ireland. As the HSA is the
Competent Authority under the Seveso Regulations (SI 74 of 2006), the
Irish planning authorities are required to consult with the HSA whenever
a planning application is made for a new development that:
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Qualifies as a new COMAH / Seveso establishment
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Is at, or is in the vicinity of, an existing COMAH
establishment
In either case, the HSA will assess the level of risk
presented by the proposed development.
The basis of the Authority’s assessment will be the introduction
of additional hazards at a COMAH establishment and/or the introduction of
more people into an area where they could potentially be exposed to risk
from the establishment. This
approach is similar to others adopted by the competent authorities in
other European jurisdictions.
The full HSA guidance document is available here: Policy
& Approach of the Health & Safety Authority to COMAH Risk-based
Land-use Planning, Including Detailed Implementation by Sector.
Byrne Ó Cléirigh has prepared a concise briefing note for our clients
that summarises the content and impact of the HSA’s guidance
document. If you are interested in
obtaining a copy, please contact Mr. Tom Leonard on +353-1-474 1533 or
email Tom.Leonard@boc.ie
without any obligation.
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