The pipes are nearby — but can your site actually connect?
Editorially approved · Sources checked 1 November 2026

References

Longford County Council (2026) Weekly planning lists, 19–25 October 2026, report dated 28 October, ‘Planning applications refused’, p. 11 of the combined PDF, reference 26/60078. Available at: https://www.longfordcoco.ie/services/planning/weekly-planning-lists/2026/week-43-monday-19-10-2026-sunday-25-10-2026.pdf (Accessed: 1 November 2026).

Quinn, T. (2026) ‘Council refuse planning permission for 30 Longford homes after local concerns raised’, Longford Leader, 28 October, published 18:30 GMT, updated 22:14 GMT. Available at: https://www.longfordleader.ie/community/council-refuse-planning-for-30-longford-homes-over-wastewater-concerns-9316658 (Accessed: 1 November 2026).

Uisce Éireann (2026a) Leitrim wastewater treatment capacity register, April. Available at: https://www.water.ie/connections/developer-services/capacity-registers/wastewater-treatment-capacity-register/leitrim (Accessed: 1 November 2026).

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Uisce Éireann (n.d.-a) Connections FAQs. Available at: https://www.water.ie/connections/information/faqs (Accessed: 1 November 2026).

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