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Notice of Application to An Coimisiún Pleanála for Approval - Ducking Stool Jetty, Belturbet

Notice pursuant to Section 177AE of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) & The Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

Notice is hereby given that Cavan County Council propose to undertake the following development at the Ducking Stool Jetty, The Lawn and associated lands at Willow Avenue, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.

The proposal is for the upgrade and realignment of the existing jetty and slipway at the Ducking Stool Jetty and the creation of a car park on lands at Willow Avenue.  Particulars of the development comprise as follows: 

  1. The removal of the existing timber jetties;
  2. The realignment and widening of the slipway providing access to the River Erne;
  3. The reconfiguration and extension of the existing pier, including amended levels;
  4. The installation of floating jetties and a jetty access ramp;
  5. Provision of associated hard landscaped areas and public recreational open space;
  6. The reconfiguration and upgrade of existing gravelled area to create new carpark;
  7. The installation of public lighting;
  8. The installation of bicycle stands;
  9. The installation of wayfinding signage;
  10. The reconfiguration and upgrading of existing drainage and all associated site development works.

A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (Direct 92/43/EEC) and Article 250(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended and is available for inspection with this application.

An Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report of the proposed development have been completed and is available for inspection with this application. In accordance with the requirements of the European Union (Planning and Development) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 296 of 2018). It is concluded that the proposed development does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment and will not be likely to have a significant effect on the environment. An Coimisiún Pleanála may give approval to the application for development with or without conditions or may refuse the application for development.

The plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection or purchase, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the following offices of Cavan County Council:

  • Customer Service Desk, Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan, H12 C9K1 between Tuesday 27th October and Wednesday 9th December 2026 during the public opening hours from Monday to Friday (excluding public holiday).
  • Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District Office, Courthouse, Church Street, Ballyconnell, H14 N471 between Tuesday 27th October and Wednesday 9th December 2026 by appointment only.

View Plans and Particulars

A copy of the plans and particulars of the proposed development are also available for viewing at the link below:

The plans and particulars may also be inspected at the offices of An Coimisiún Pleanála at 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin1, D01 V902 between Tuesday, 27 October and Wednesday, 9 December 2026 during the public opening hours Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Any submissions or observations may be made in writing to:

An Coimisiún Pleanála,
64 Marlborough Street,
Dublin 1,
D01 V902

during the period between Tuesday 27th October and Wednesday 9th December 2026 (inclusive of both dates) in relation to: 

  1. The implications of the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the development is concerned,
  2. The likely effects on the environment of the proposed development; and
  3. The likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European Site, if carried out.

A person may question the validity of any such decision by the Coimisiún by way an application for judicial review, under order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No. 15 of 1986), in accordance with section 50 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended.

Practical information on the review mechanism can be accessed under the heading Publications – Judicial Review Notice on the Coimisiún’s website www.pleanala.ie  or the Citizen Information Service website www.citizensinformation.ie.

Brendan Jennings,
Director of Service,
Cavan County Council,
Courthouse,
Cavan.