To rehabilitate and improve a 800 metre stretch of the Maghera River at Magheraboy Upper, Finea, Co.

Application details

Planning reference

23245

Council

Cavan County Council

Proposal description

To rehabilitate and improve a 800 metre stretch of the Maghera River at Magheraboy Upper, Finea, Co. Cavan. Works will include the removal of some in-stream vegetation, repair and reinstatement of existing in-stream structures. Improvement and alteration of flow dynamics by the construction of deflectors and weirs, reinforcement of the river bank in some locations and the introduction of spawning gravel to improve breeding habitats for trout. Appropriate assessment and an NIS has been submitted as part of this application.

Location / address

Magheraboy Upper, Aughakilmore, Co. Cavan

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

21 Jun 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Aug 2023

Final grant date

25 Sept 2023