For works to upgrade the Ballyjamesduff Wastewater Treatment Plant off Market Street, in the townland of Derrylurgan…

Application details

Planning reference

22145

Council

Cavan County Council

Proposal 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 1) demolition and replacement of existing inlet works; 2) provision of a control storm water overflow chamber, and making redundant the existing storm water overflow outfall; 3) repurposing the existing oxidation tank to provide extra storm water storage, with minor demolition works of ancillary structures; 4) provision of tertiary treatment system (tanks and filter); 5) provision of 5 no. buildings for operating equipment; 6) replacement of existing effluent discharge outfall with larger diameter pipe to serve the final treated effluent discharge and any storm water overflow; 7) provision of wash water recycle system to clean equipment; 8) provision of outfall pump station; 9) demolition of existing sludge tank and replacement with sludge thickening unit and sludge holding tank; 10) provision of biological treatment tank; 11) provision of below ground pump chambers and process drainage sumps; 12) provision of odour control unit and above ground duct work; 13) provision of a back-up generator with bunded diesel tank; 14) provision of an ESB substation; 15) extension of internal access road and provision of turning head and car parking to the western end of the site; and 16) 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.

Location / address

Ballyjamesduff Wastewater Treatment Plant , Derrylurgan Ballyjamesduff , Co. Cavan

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

13 Apr 2022

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

15 Nov 2022

Final grant date

4 Jan 2023

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   13 Apr 2022

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   15 Nov 2022

3. Final grant

   4 Jan 2023

4. Works commenced

   14 Aug 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Works commenced

   20 Jun 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data