For (1) Proposed green waste composting facility, to process up to 3,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green waste…

Application details

Planning reference

2360130

Council

Cavan County Council

Proposal description

For (1) Proposed green waste composting facility, to process up to 3,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green waste and to compost it using an outdoor windrow system; (2) Demolition of an existing lean-to type shed to facilitate the construction of a new portal frame shed to accommodate storage of green waste compost, with a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 251 sq. m., and with a maximum height above ground level of 8.46 metres; (3) Demolition of existing walls on existing yard to facilitate proposed development; (4) Change of use of an existing cattle shed to storage of the final product. It is proposed to upgrade the roof of this shed, extending it 3 metres above the existing roof level; (5) Installation of a proposed weighbridge; (6) Construction of a proposed 3m x 4m weighbridge cabin, with a maximum height above ground level of 3 metres; (7) Proposed concrete yard to accommodate the outdoor windrow composting; (8) Proposed gravelled yard for vehicle turning area; (9) Provision of a proposed settlement tank with approximately 8 cubic meters storage capacity; and (10) all ancillary site development works. The proposed development will require a ‘Waste Facility Permit’ which will be sought through a separate application to Cavan County Council.

Location / address

Ballaghanna , Mountnugent , Co. Cavan

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

4 Aug 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

15 Mar 2024

Final grant date

25 Apr 2024

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   4 Aug 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   15 Mar 2024

3. Final grant

   25 Apr 2024

4. Works commenced

   8 Jun 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data