The proposed development consists of: A) Treatment Process Upgrades…

Application details

Planning reference

2661039

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

The proposed development consists of: A) Treatment Process Upgrades: i) Introduction of tertiary treatment on final water to improve water quality, comprising activated carbon dosing, a contact tank, a batching system, and dual storage silos; ii) Interconnecting pipelines; and iii) Sludge Treatment Enhancements comprising: a) Construction of two new washwater recovery tanks; b) Installation of new sludge pumps, return pipelines and decant systems; c) Construction of a new sludge thickening tank; d) Installation of a second sludge plate press and upgraded feed pumps; e) Extension of the sludge dewatering building; f) Replacement and upsizing of sludge pipelines. B) General Site Improvements: i) Upgrades to walkways, stairs, footpaths, and general safe access areas; ii) Improved chemical storage facilities (additional tank) with enhanced ventilation and heating; iii) Refurbishment of the backwash/blower room and relocation of electrical panels; iv) Installation of ground mounted and rooftop solar PV panels to reduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability; and v) Demolition of existing flocculation tank

Location / address

Staleen Water Treatment Plant , Stalleen , Donore Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

18 Aug 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   18 Aug 2026

2. Decision due

   Target date

   12 October 2026

   Current decision target recorded by the council.