Appeal lodged over controversial plans for water treatment plant in Waterford village
The appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála comes after Waterford City and County Council granted permission for the development in Clonea Power
An appeal has been lodged over controversial plans for a water treatment plant in a County Waterford village.
The appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála comes after Waterford City and County Council granted permission for the development in Clonea Power.
The development would see the construction of a wastewater treatment plant for the treatment of wastewater in the area.
It would comprise of one septic tank and four CW ponds. A maintenance road would also be constructed around the CW ponds.
As well as that, there are plans for a new terminal wastewater pumping station and stormwater management.
Works would also be carried out on pipework, fencing, drainage and landscaping.
Furthermore, a number of other associated site works would be undertaken.
The planning application was submitted by Uisce Éireann on March 20.
Waterford City and County Council granted permission for the development on October 13.
However, a number of local residents have now appealed that decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
During the council’s planning process, concerns were raised over the adequacy of the proposed development.
In his submission, Fine Gael councillor Seanie Power said: “The application is not catering for the whole village as the lower end of the village appears to have been omitted, so this will not solve the wastewater problem and meet the environmental and planning objectives.
“A significant concern with the proposed development is that it does not appear to provide for the connection of all existing houses within the village and as a result untreated sewage may continue to be discharged into the local river.
“This raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the proposed facility in addressing current environmental issues.”
A decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála is expected by March 16, 2027.