Planning application · Cavan County Council

for (1) Proposed green waste composting facility…

Ballaghanna , Mountnugent , Co. Cavan

2360130 · CavanOn Site
Reference
2360130
Planning authority
Cavan County Council
Received
4 Aug 2023
Decided
15 Mar 2024
Status
On Site
Floor area
270 m²
Site area
0.856 ha
Further information requested
28 Sept 2023
Further information received
12 Feb 2024
Commenced
8 Jun 2026

Proposed development

for (1) Proposed green waste composting facility, to process up to 3,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green waste and to compost it using an outdoor windrow system; (2) Demolition of an existing lean-to type shed to facilitate the construction of a new portal frame shed to accommodate storage of green waste compost, with a gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 251 sq. m., and with a maximum height above ground level of 8.46 metres; (3) Demolition of existing walls on existing yard to facilitate proposed development; (4) Change of use of an existing cattle shed to storage of the final product. It is proposed to upgrade the roof of this shed, extending it 3 metres above the existing roof level; (5) Installation of a proposed weighbridge; (6) Construction of a proposed 3m x 4m weighbridge cabin, with a maximum height above ground level of 3 metres; (7) Proposed concrete yard to accommodate the outdoor windrow composting; (8) Proposed gravelled yard for vehicle turning area; (9) Provision of a proposed settlement tank with approximately 8 cubic meters storage capacity; and (10) all ancillary site development works. The proposed development will require a ‘Waste Facility Permit’ which will be sought through a separate application to Cavan County Council.

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