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24226

CONDITIONAL

Waterford - Waterford City and County Council

Proposed Development

for development sought under WCC Ref.19/296 for export of Renewable Natural Gas to the national Grid, via the existing Gas Network Ireland Above ground installation (AGI) at the front of the site. This involves upgrading the raw biogas produced in the anaerobic digestors to an appropriate standard for acceptance to the national gas grid. Permission was also sought to extend the bunded concreate apron to the rear(east)of the Anaerobic Digestion facility and to provide and additional digestate storage tank.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Nov 2024

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    9 Jan 2025

  3. Decision due

    11 Jan 2025

Application Details

Location
Killowen , Portlaw , Co. Waterford
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
EXTENSION OF DURATION
Planning Authority
Waterford City and County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
8 November 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
9 January 2025
Permission Expires
27 November 2029

Location

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