Mushroom compost facility partially converted to plastics recycling plant with new extension

New application, awaiting decision from Cavan County Council

Plasmac Ireland wants to convert part of their existing mushroom compost facility into a plastics recycling plant at Omard, Kilnaleck. The plans include a single-storey extension, new wastewater treatment, a weighbridge, storage silos, and a container building. They'll need to get a separate waste facility permit once planning is approved.

Full description from the council file

for Change of Use of part of existing Mushroom compost facility to Plastics Recycling Facility, alteration to internal floor layout and elevations, proposed single storey extension to rear of existing building, new wastewater treatment system and percolation area, provision of weight bridge, silos, container building with stack, signage, and all associated site works at Omard, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, A82 XY93. The application is accompanied with an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report, A waste facility permit and / or waste licence will be required in relation to the development

Details

Reference: 2660222
Applicant: Plasmac Ireland Ltd
Site address: Omard, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, A82 XY93
Status: New Application
Date received: May 01, 2026
Decision due: June 25, 2026
Authority: Cavan County Council

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Source: Cavan County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2660222 on the council portal →.
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