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The proposed development consists of: A) Treatment Process Upgrades: i) Introduction…

Staleen Water Treatment Plant,, Stalleen,, Donore, Co. Meath

Pre Validation

Applicant
Uisce Éireann
Proposed use
See council description
Architect / agent
Laurie McGee

The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

  1. Application received
    Source: NPAD

    NPAD · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable · field: received_date

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Legacy batch date (exact collection time unavailable): 6 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Staleen Water Treatment Plant , Stalleen , Donore Co. Meath. Proposal excerpt: “the proposed development consists of: A) Treatment Process Upgrades: i) Introduction of tertiary treatment on final water to improve water quality, comprising activated carbon dosing, a contact tank, a batching system, a…” Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

Staleen Water Treatment Plant , Stalleen , Donore Co. Meath

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Documents & sources

Meath County Council · Reference 2661039

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Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable

Proposal: NPAD · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.

Full description from the council file
the proposed development consists of: A) Treatment Process Upgrades: i) Introduction of tertiary treatment on final water to improve water quality, comprising activated carbon dosing, a contact tank, a batching system, and dual storage silos; ii) Interconnecting pipelines; and iii) Sludge Treatment Enhancements comprising: a) Construction of two new washwater recovery tanks; b) Installation of new sludge pumps, return pipelines and decant systems; c) Construction of a new sludge thickening tank; d) Installation of a second sludge plate press and upgraded feed pumps; e) Extension of the sludge dewatering building; f) Replacement and upsizing of sludge pipelines. B) General Site Improvements: i) Upgrades to walkways, stairs, footpaths, and general safe access areas; ii) Improved chemical storage facilities (additional tank) with enhanced ventilation and heating; iii) Refurbishment of the backwash/blower room and relocation of electrical panels; iv) Installation of ground mounted and rooftop solar PV panels to reduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability; and v) Demolition of existing flocculation tank
Application details
Reference
2661039
Applicant
Uisce Éireann
Architect/Agent
Laurie McGee
Site address
Staleen Water Treatment Plant,, Stalleen,, Donore, Co. Meath
Homes in source field
0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²)
0
Application type
PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome
Pre Validation
Date received
August 18, 2026
Decision due
October 12, 2026
Authority
Meath County Council

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