Ballyjamesduff Wastewater Treatment Plant, Derrylurgan Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
Upgrades and demolition works at the Ballyjamesduff Wastewater Treatment Plant.
22145 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 13 April 2022
- Reference
- 22145
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development comprises the demolition of existing above-ground tanks, kiosks, and below-ground structures to construct new buildings, plant, and ancillary works. The project will upgrade the existing wastewater treatment plant and extend the site.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- For works to upgrade the ballyjamesduff wastewater treatment plant off market street, in the townland of derrylurgan, ballyjamesduff, co. Cavan. The proposed development comprises demolition of existing above ground tanks and kiosks and below ground structures within the existing wwtp site, and construction of new buildings, new plant, and ancillary and associated development within an extended wastewater treatment plant site located off an existing access lane from market street, in the townland of derrylurgan, ballyjamesduff, co. Cavan. The development will consist of
- Demolition and replacement of existing inlet works
- Provision of a control storm water overflow chamber, and making redundant the existing storm water overflow outfall
- Repurposing the existing oxidation tank to provide extra storm water storage, with minor demolition works of ancillary structures
- Provision of tertiary treatment system (tanks and filter)
- Provision of 5 no. Buildings for operating equipment
- Replacement of existing effluent discharge outfall with larger diameter pipe to serve the final treated effluent discharge and any storm water overflow
- Provision of wash water recycle system to clean equipment
- Provision of outfall pump station
- Demolition of existing sludge tank and replacement with sludge thickening unit and sludge holding tank
- Provision of biological treatment tank
- Provision of below ground pump chambers and process drainage sumps
- Provision of odour control unit and above ground duct work
- Provision of a back-up generator with bunded diesel tank
- Provision of an esb substation
- Extension of internal access road and provision of turning head and car parking to the western end of the site; and
- Ancillary and associated development including removal of existing trees and vegetation on the site, extension of fence line to new site boundary, and mechanical and electrical service connections. A natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Significant further information and revised plans have been submitted
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for and protect civic, religious, community, education, health care and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Cavan County Development Plan incorporating a Local Area Plan for Cavan Town 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 14 August 2024.
Notified floor area: 25 m²
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 The Arvagh, Ashford Downs, Ballyjamesduff | Apr 2025 | €230,000 | 102 m |
| 58 Ashford Downs, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan | Aug 2025 | €310,000 | 111 m |
| 26 Ashford Downs, Granard Rd, Ballyjamesduff | Mar 2026 | €278,000 | 130 m |
| 15 Ashford Downs, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan | Jul 2025 | €285,000 | 134 m |
| 1 Castlemanor, Granard Road, Ballyjamesduff | Sept 2025 | €275,000 | 228 m |
| 1 Cavan Rd, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan | Sept 2025 | €165,000 | 252 m |
| 1 Derrylurgan, Rassen Road, Ballyjamesduff | Apr 2026 | €205,000 | 287 m |
| 9 Derrylurgan, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan | Apr 2026 | €210,000 | 347 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 received13 April 2022
- Further information requested31 May 2022
- Further information received27 September 2022
- Decision due21 November 2022
- Decision issued15 November 2022
- Grant issued4 January 2023
- Permission expiry3 January 2028
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