For development of a sewerage scheme at Skagh Point, Kilrush, Co Clare.

Application details

Planning reference

21203

Council

Clare County Council

Proposal description

For development of a sewerage scheme at Skagh Point, Kilrush, Co Clare. The development will consist of: (1) the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant adjacent to the existing wastewater tidal outfall tank at Skagh Point, Kilrush comprising of inlet screening works, odour unit, primary splitter chamber, 2 no. primary settlement tanks, sludge, storm return and effluent pumping stations with associated gantry cranes, stormwater storage tank, sludge picket fence thickener, administration / control building, retaining wall, task lighting, boundary fencing, landscaping and scheme signage. Access to the wastewater treatment plant to be provided via a proposed new entrance onto the public road network. All associated site development and site excavation works above and below ground for the wastewater treatment plant; and (3) upgrades to the existing Frances Street pumping station at Cappagh Road, Kilrush, and the construction of an underground storm storage tank, vent stack, new entrance onto Cappagh Road, boundary fencing and landscaping. All associated site development and site excavation works above and below ground for the existing pumping station and storm storage tank. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for this application

Location / address

Skagh Point and Cappagh Road , Kilrush , Co Clare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

8 Mar 2021

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

29 Apr 2021

Final grant date

8 Jun 2021

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   8 Mar 2021

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   29 Apr 2021

3. Final grant

   8 Jun 2021

4. Works commenced

   22 Jul 2022Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   23 Jan 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data