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Inspectors Report (PA0/RPA0017.Pdf, PDF Format An Bord Pleanála Inspector’s Report Development: Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power plant at Tarbert Co. Kerry Application under Section 37E Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Local Authority : Kerry County Council Applicant : Endesa Ireland Limited Observers : Tarbert Development Association, Mr Thomas O’Donovan, Safety Before Shannon LNG, An Taisce Inspector : Mairead Kenny Dates of Site Inspections : 15 th and 16 th of February, 11 th, 12 th and 19 th April 2010 Oral Hearing Date : 20 th and 21 st April 2010 PA0017 An Bord Pleanala Page 1 of 74 Contents 1. Introduction 2. Site Location and Description 3. Proposed Development - Overview - Alternatives - Process and Efficiency - Components - External Finishes - Aqueous Discharges - Reserve Fuel Storage - Access and Parking, Construction and Decommissioning 4. National Plans, Policies and Guidelines - National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020 - National Development Plan 2007-2013 - Energy Policy Framework (Government White Paper) 2007-2020 - National Climate Change Strategy 2007-2012 - National Energy Efficiency Plan 2009-2020 - Generation Adequacy Report 2010-2016 - All Island Grid Study 2008 - Grid Development Strategy 2007 -2025 - Transmission Development Plan 2008-2012 - Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines - The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines - Landscape and Landscape Assessment Consultation Draft Guidelines - Appropriate Assessment Guidelines 5. Regional Plans and Guidelines - South West Regional Planning Guidelines 2004-2010 - Draft South West Regional Planning Guidelines 2010-2022 - Mid West Regional Planning Guidelines - Draft Mid West Regional Planning Guidelines - Draft River Basin Management Plan for SW RBD 6. Development Plan Provisions - Kerry County Development Plan 2009-2015 - Limerick County Development Plan 2005 - Clare County Development Plan 2005 - West Clare LAP 2009-2015 - Tarbert Local Area Plan 2006-2012 PA0017 An Bord Pleanala Page 2 of 74 7. Planning History 8. Kerry County Council Reports - County Manager’s Report - Record of County Council Meeting - Submission of Mott McDonald - Submission of Tarbert Development Association 9. Submissions from Prescribed Bodies to An Bord Pleanala - National Roads Authority - An Taisce - Tarbert Development Association - Department of Transport - Kerry County Council - Health and Safety Authority - Clare County Council - Irish Aviation Authority 10. Submissions to Applicant for EIS 11. Oral Hearing - Submissions on Behalf of Applicant - Submissions on behalf of Local Authority - Submissions by Prescribed Bodies - Submissions by Observers - Response to questions 12. Assessment - Principle of Development - Adequacy of EIS and Need for SEA - Appropriate Assessment - Other Procedural Issues - Ecology - Flooding - Safety - Emissions to Atmosphere - Soils and Geology - Surface Water - Roads and Traffic and Parking - Human Beings - Landscape and Visual Impact and Cultural Heritage - Financial Contributions - Other Issues 13. Recommendation PA0017 An Bord Pleanala Page 3 of 74 14. Appendices - Photographs - Extracts from relevant plans and policy documents - Oral Hearing Proceedings - Submissions to Oral Hearing PA0017 An Bord Pleanala Page 4 of 74 INTRODUCTION This is an application for a 450 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Plant to be constructed at the site of the existing power plant at Tarbert Island in north Kerry. It is a direct application to An Bord Pleanala under the provisions of the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 as amended. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The facility will operate under an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Licence, and will constitute a lower tier site under the Major Accidents Regulations (Seveso II Directive of the European Union). The existing facility is currently subject to an IPPC licence. SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION The site adjoins the southern banks of the Shannon in north county Kerry within a short distance of the Limerick county border. The site is under 2km north of the centre of the village of Tarbert. The estuary is of considerable amenity and landscape value and is also the location of a large number of major industrial facilities including the Moneypoint Power Plant approximately 3km to the north-west. At a site under 5 km to the west permission has been granted for Shannon LNG a major industrial facility at Ballylongford on the north Kerry coastline. At the time of inspection development of that facility or the associated roads improvements had not commenced. The site comprises part of the existing Tarbert Power Plant which is positioned on Tarbert Island. The Shannon and associated bays and estuaries are European Sites. Notably the Shannon Special Area of Conservation (SAC), the Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries Special Protection Areas (SPA) and the proposed Natural Heritage Area at Tarbert Bay are relevant conservation designations. The triangular shaped island is connected at two locations by road / causeway to the mainland. The N67 provides the main access route from Tarbert village to the power plant and to the Tarbert to Killimer ferry terminal which is close to the entrance to the site. Within the applicant’s lands is a second road which connects the island to the mainland plot where a tank farm is located. The tank farm is currently leased to the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA). The mainland tankfarm is elevated above the site of the proposed development. There are two major road junctions in the centre of the village, at the west and east sides of the main street, Bridewell Street. About 2km south of the site the N67 Ferry Road forms a priority junction with the Bridewell Street close to the R551. At the eastern entry to the town the N69 Listowel Road forms another major junction with Bridewell Street. Parking in Tarbert is not regulated. There are two schools, on is to PA0017 An Bord Pleanala Page 5 of 74 the west of the junction of Bridewell Street and Ferry Road, the other is on Listowel Road. The existing power plant site is of stated area of 42 hectares. The area subject of the current application is stated to be 10 hectares. At the power plant site the main features are the existing plant described as Station A and Station b, the reservoir, a tank farm of four tanks, a range of supporting infrastructure including a cooling water intake, a sewage treatment plant, workshop and administration buildings, a pumphouse and a jetty. There is a capped landfill to the east of the tanks. On the island also are two substations and there is an underground cable close to the site of the proposed power plant – this connects with the Moneypoint plant. The site is widely visible from the coast notably along the N69 in county Limerick and from county Clare at Kilkerrin point and from the ferry. The site is regularly seen in context with the Moneypoint Generating Plant which is a larger structure and due to its continuous operation and associated plumes is a very dominant feature. The existing plant on site is a simple blue and white coloured structure with two tall concrete stacks. In the vicinity of the site some prominently positioned power lines are visible on the skyline in conjunction with the existing facility. In the immediate vicinity of the existing power plant site are a small number of residential dwellinghouses and a public house. Tarbert House, a protected structure , is barely visible from the ferry road. Besborough House, a protected structure at Killimer is not visible from Kerry. The estuary road footpaths are a popular walking route and there is are also signposted route from the heritage centre in Tarbert village through the woodlands. Photographs of the site and surrounding area which were taken by me at the time of my inspection are attached to the rear of this report. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Overview Endesa is described as a leading utility company with substantial interests in Spain and Latin America and considerable experience in electricity generation and the gas market and demonstrated track record in terms of corporate social responsibility. Endesa Ireland was established in January 2009 following its acquisition of four utility sites. Under the Asset Strategy Agreement requiring the ESB to sell sites, the existing power plant was sold. By condition of the sale of the site it was to be used for the purpose of energy generation. By letter from Eirgrid to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) it was indicated that the re-development of the site subject to current capacity rights is desirable. The site is considered to be best suited to complementary generation for the predicted wind generation in the region. PA0017 An Bord Pleanala Page 6 of 74 The proposal involves construction of a new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) generating station in two phases. Phase 1 involves development of an Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) plant and Phase 2 involves development of outstanding plant to complete the full CCGT plant. The OCGT will support predicted wind power generation and does not require network reinforcement. Completion of the CCGT development however is contingent upon reinforcement of the Transmission System in the south west and market conditions. Specifically this involves completion of the Tarbert to Moneypoint Submarine Cable by 2012 and the new Substation at Kilpaddoge by 2014. An application for Grid Connection for the first phase of the development has been made under Gate 3 Process. A separate application for Phase 2 will be submitted. The completed CCGT will be flexible and will also offer efficient generation during periods of calm weather and high demand. While it can operate as a mid merit or baseload plant it was emphasized at the hearing that the intended mode of operation is baseload. Gas will be brought from the Bord Gais Network and although the gas line project is not part of the application the applicant company is stated to be required to provide financial support for the delivery of gas to the site. Equally the company has a right to be supplied with gas.
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