Planning application · Fingal County Council

The proposed development relates at Emmaus Retreat Centre, Ennis Lane

Lands at Emmaus Retreat Centre, Ennis Lane, Balheary Demesne, Lissenh

F26A/0495E · FingalLodged

0.656 ha · Lodged

Planning application F26A/0495E to Fingal County Council: The proposed development relates to upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment system and associated site and infrastructural works, at Emmaus Retreat Centre, Ennis Lane, Balheary Demesne. A council decision is due by 5 August 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Further information requested
  3. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
F26A/0495E
Planning authority
Fingal County Council
Received
11 Jun 2026
Decision due
5 Aug 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Other
Site area
0.656 ha
Further information requested
5 Aug 2026

Proposed development

The proposed development relates to upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment system and associated site and infrastructural works, including: • Upgrade of the existing wastewater treatment plant to increase capacity to 420 population equivalent; • Provision of a wastewater treatment plant installation area of approximately 32.5m x 6m, incorporating 4 sq.m control kiosk; • Provision of a raised soil polishing filter/percolation area of approximately 3,150 sq.m; • Installation of a 63mm rising main and associated foul drainage infrastructure; • Retrofitting of existing wastewater treatment infrastructure to emergency holding tanks; • Permanent sealing and decommissioning of the existing discharge pipework to the Broadmeadow River; • Re-diversion of existing balancing tanks and forward feed pumps to the proposed wastewater treatment plant; and • All associated pipework, chambers, pumps, valves, ducts, mechanical and electrical plant, controls, instrumentation, landscaping, lighting and ancillary site development works.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 5 Aug 2026.

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