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2560506Grantedpermission

Lands to the South of Mannok Cement Works Entrance, In the Townlands of Gortawee or Scotchtown and Rakeelan, Ballyconnell County Cavan

Not open for objections: The council has already decided this application.

Proposed development

- RED III - for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, temporary construction compound, erection of Transformer station (11kV), laying of a permeable gravel access track, widening of existing site (field) entrance, relocation of the existing ESB overhead line, erection of CCTV poles and cameras, erection of an entrance gate, artificial berm, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning Permission is sought for 35-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the Site restored to agricultural lands

Applicant
Not published
Authority
Cavan County Council
Decision due
4 Dec 2025
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Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Aug 2025

  2. Decision due

    4 Dec 2025

  3. Decision: conditional

    2 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    13 Jan 2026

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2660636Open · 24 days left

for a 10-year planning permission for development at this site, Doon Ballyconnell Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS), which covers an area of approximately 0.95 hectares, located in the townland of Doon, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. The development will comprise: 1. Demolition and removal of the existing Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS), existing valve chamber, fencing and boundary wall. 2. Construction of a new below-ground Wastewater Pumping Station, comprising: a) Below–ground construction of emergency storage tank, wet well, valve chamber, flowmeter chamber, interconnecting pipework and manholes, b) Above ground construction of a 3 no. Kiosks, ESB mini pillar, and a vent stack, c) Construction of a new a new boundary wall, site access, access gate, perimeter fencing, and protection bollards setback from the road verge, d) Construction of internal site access and turning area. 3. Below ground construction of approximately 623m foul sewer rising main within the public road, together with associated works, including carriageway reinstatement within part of the R205 Regional Road to connect to the existing Ballyconnell Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Cavan. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) is submitted?to the Planning Authority with this application

Doon, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan Cavan County Council Received 2 Nov 2026
2660165Granted

for: the surfacing of the existing hardstanding gravel areas to the north and west of the existing distribution facility, the provision of a designated parking area for HGVs and a staff car park in these areas together with all associated ancillary site works

Gortawee or Scotchtown & Rakeelan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan Cavan County Council Received 9 Apr 2026
2560667Granted

to erect a multi-use training area, complete with synthetic training ground, fencing, flood lights, ball wall and all associated works. SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED

Pairc Na gCead Ultach, Preaching House Lane, Ballyconnell Cavan County Council Received 11 Nov 2025
2560481Awaiting decision

for a solar energy development comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, mounted on steel support structures, underground cabling, temporary construction compound, erection of Transformer station (11kV), laying of a permeable gravel access track, widening of existing site (field) entrance, relocation of the existing ESB overhead line, erection of CCTV poles and cameras, erection of an entrance gate, artificial berm, landscaping and biodiversity measures all associated ancillary development works, for the purpose of generation renewable energy electricity. Planning Permission is sought for 35-year operation of the solar farm following which the site will be decommissioned, all development removed and the Site restored to agricultural lands

Lands to the South of Mannok Cement Works Entrance, In the Townlands of Gortawee or Scotchtown and Rakeelan, Ballyconnell County Cavan Cavan County Council Received 15 Aug 2025
2460608Granted

to erect portal frame detached gym building and all associated works

Pairc Na gCead Ultach, Preaching House Lane, Ballyconnell Cavan County Council Received 10 Dec 2024
2460606Awaiting decision

to erect portal frame detached gym building and all associated works

Pairc Na gCead Ultach, Preaching House Lane, Ballyconnell Co. Cavan Cavan County Council Received 9 Dec 2024