Plans unveiled for Belturbet jetty upgrade
Cavan County Council has submitted a proposal to enhance the Ducking Stool Jetty and surrounding areas in Belturbet. The development includes realignment of the slipway, installation of floating jetties, and new public amenities, aiming to improve local recreational facilities.
Cavan County Council has formally applied to An Coimisiún Pleanála seeking approval for significant upgrades to the Ducking Stool Jetty and adjacent lands at Willow Avenue, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. The project intends to remove the existing timber jetties, widen and realign the slipway to the River Erne, and extend and reconfigure the pier with adjusted levels. Additional features include floating jetties, an access ramp, and enhanced hard landscaping with new public recreational spaces.
The plans also propose the creation of a new car park through the reconfiguration of the current gravel area, installation of public lighting, bicycle stands, and wayfinding signage. Improvements to drainage and other site development works are included to support the overall upgrade. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared to evaluate the environmental effects under the Habitats Directive, alongside an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report which concluded no significant environmental harm is likely.
Documents detailing the proposed development will be available for public inspection from Tuesday 27th October until Wednesday 9th December 2026 at Cavan County Council offices and An Coimisiún Pleanála in Dublin. Submissions or observations concerning planning, environmental impact, or effects on European sites can be submitted in writing to An Coimisiún Pleanála within the same period. Judicial review procedures for challenging decisions are outlined on the official websites of the planning commission and Citizen Information Service. Brendan Jennings, Director of Service at Cavan County Council, has issued the notice to inform the public and stakeholders.