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Clooniher , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 17308

Longford - Longford County Council

Proposed Development

construction of additional water treatment facilities on the existing Lough Forbes WTP site and on the site to the north west of this WTP site. These facilities will operate in conjunction with the existing WTP and are considered as an extension of the plant. The development will comprise the following:3 Nr Inlet Contact Tanks = 4.5m (h = height); Chemical Storage Tanks: 2 Nr @ = 4.5m (h), 4 Nr @ = 2.9m (h) and 2 Nr @ = 2.7m (h); Main Treatment Building: = 9m (h); Pipework Gallery: = 7m(h); 4 Nr Filters: = 5.5m (h); Pump House: = 4.7m (h); Contact/Clearwater Tank (Partially below ground): = 5.2m (h); Backwash Tank (Partially below ground) = 5.2m (deep); Used Washwater Tank (Partially below ground) = 5.2m (deep); Washwater Clarifier = 6.2m (h). The development will also include on-site roadways, parking and hardstanding areas, landscaping, external lighting, security fencing, drainage and all associated ancillary works and infrastructure and other enabling civil works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared for the proposed development given its proximity to designated Lough Forbes Complex SAC (Site Code: 001818) and Ballykenny-Fisherstown Bog SPA (Site Code 004104) and the potential for significant effects

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Dec 2017

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    13 Feb 2018

  3. Decision due

    20 Feb 2018

  4. Grant issued

    20 Mar 2018

Application Details

Location
Clooniher , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Longford County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
18 December 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
13 February 2018
Grant Date
20 March 2018
Permission Expires
19 March 2023

Location

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