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2660158

N/A

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the existing animal food production and warehouse structure permitted under the grant of planning permissions ref no. 20-455, 18-544, 10-183, and 04-1699 (max. height 28m), including the raising of part of the existing roof to a height of 17m, unloading canopy, machinery tower, and intake area to accommodate an alternative and extended animal feed manufacturing facility and additional warehousing; (2) the construction of a cooling air exhaust stack (height 35m); (3) the provision of a new canopy to the north-east-facing elevation; (4) the continuation of the access road to serve the development; and (5) the demolition of the existing ESB substation and the construction of a new relocated ESB substation. Other works as part of the development will also include landscaping, drainage works, and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted with the application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Mar 2026

  2. Further information requested

    14 May 2026

  3. Further information received

    29 Jul 2026

  4. Decision due

    25 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Clash McGrath , Gowran , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
5.075 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 March 2026
Status
NEW APPLICATION
Decision
N/A
Decision Due
25 August 2026

Location

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