Doon, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Upgrade of the Ballyconnell Wastewater Treatment Plant including new equipment, tanks, and pumping stations.
2360226 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 12 October 2023
- Reference
- 2360226
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of upgrading the existing Ballyconnell Wastewater Treatment Plant. Works include alterations to the inlet works, installing a new above-ground picket fence thicket (PFT), a storm tank cleaning system, storm return and wash water pumping stations, and a GRP kiosk. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for this application.
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 the upgrade of the ballyconnell wastewater treatment plant comprising of the following: alterations to the existing inlet works to install a manual bypass channel with a manually raked bar screen, a new storm overflow chamber, a grit removal system and relocating the existing screen upstream of the swo; installation of a new above ground pft and decommission existing pft; installation of a new storm tank cleaning system within existing storm tank; installation of new storm return pumping station; installation of a new wash water pumping station; automation of the existing ras/was system; installation of a grp kiosk to house electrical control panel and all ancillary site works. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Protect and enhance the amenity of developed residential communities”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Doon Heights, Ballyconnell, Cavan | Jul 2025 | €332,000 | 203 m |
| 8 Doon Beg, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavannot full market price | May 2026 | €67,775 | 212 m |
| Apt 23, Canal Bank Walk, Castleforde | May 2026 | €145,000 | 284 m |
| Main Street, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan | Oct 2025 | €70,000 | 292 m |
| 25 Castleforde, Ballyconnel, Cavan | Aug 2025 | €160,000 | 314 m |
| 17 Castleforde, Ballyconnell, Cavan | Sept 2025 | €240,000 | 367 m |
| Toneyhallow, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan | Jul 2025 | €65,000 | 497 m |
| Lahernahone (orse Lecharrownahone), Ballyconnellprice excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €375,000 | 497 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 received12 October 2023
- Decision due6 December 2023
- Decision issued4 December 2023
- Grant issued22 January 2024
- Permission expiry21 January 2029
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