Leighlinbridge Treated Water Plant, Ballynolan & Ballyknockan, Co. Carlow
Upgrades to a water treatment plant including a new 608m3 storage tank, chlorine dosing enclosure, and solar panels.
2560126 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 16 May 2025
- Reference
- 2560126
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 May 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at Leighlinbridge Treated Water Plant includes a new 6.1m high treated water service tank and a weather-proof chlorine dosing enclosure. It also features 16 roof-mounted solar PV panels, fencing extensions, and an upgraded entrance gate.
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Official record
Development description
- The development will consist/consists of
- A new above-ground, treated water service tank with a storage capacity of 608m3 with an overall height of 6.1m (5.0m without safety railings) including: a. Concrete tank; b. Dual compartment; c. Connection pipework; d. Scour and overflow pipework; e. Handrailing and access staircase
- A new weather-proof enclosure (3.8m x 3.0m x 3.0m) to house new chlorine dosing system and associated dosing chamber. 3.16 no. Solar pv panels to be mounted on the new service reservoir roof slab (static & south-east facing)
- Ancillary works, including: a. Associated ground works; b. Footpaths and vehicle turning area; c. Below-ground dechlorination chamber; d. Mechanical and electrical service connections; e. Modifications to the existing electrical control system to support new works; f. Extension to the existing 2.4m high fence around the existing storage site, to incorporate the expanded site; g. Upgrade of existing entrance gate to 7m
- Associated temporary works including temporary compound area for the construction period
- Associated works including landscaping and biodiversity net gain. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ballyknockan Manor, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlownot full market price · price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €9,823,789 | 138 m |
| 19 Ballynockan Manor, Ballynockan, Co Carlow | Dec 2025 | €230,000 | 174 m |
| 18 Ballyknockan Manor, Leighlinbridge, Carlow | Feb 2026 | €360,000 | 177 m |
| 41 Ballyknockan Manor, Leighlinbridge, Carlow | Jan 2026 | €380,000 | 244 m |
| 4 Friars Lough, Leighlinbridge, Carlowprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €250,000 | 289 m |
| 7 Seskin Rd, Leighuinbridge, Carlow | Jun 2025 | €280,000 | 447 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 May 2025
- Decision due10 July 2025
- Decision issued4 July 2025
- Grant issued7 August 2025
- Permission expiry6 August 2030
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