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Dromoland Castle , Dromoland , Newmarket on Fergus

Dec 23 2024

Application Received

Feb 25 2025

Decision Due

Feb 25 2025

Decision

Apr 01 2025

Granted

Mar 31 2030

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 23 / 12 / 2024
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for development which will provide for the upgrade of the Dromoland Castle Wastewater Treatment Plant and will comprise of: (1) the demolition of the existing above ground wastewater treatment plant tanks; (2) construction of a new inlet works on a raised platform; (3) construction of two new SBR streams to provide secondary treatment; (4) construction of new stormwater holding tanks and sludge storage tank; (5) Construction of a supernatant pumping station, (6) Installation of new control panel kiosk enclosure on a raised platform; (7) Installation of a new chemical dosing system; and (8) all ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

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