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Nutricia Infant Limited Factory Inchinashingane Macroom Co Cork

INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Planning application 23/5017

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Erect 90,908.00 m2 of photovoltaic panels on a ground mounted system. The development will comprise of an 11.00 MWp Solar PV farm on 18.71 hectares of land located to the east of the existing Nutricia Infant Nutrition Limited factory. The electricity generated will be used by the Nutricia Infant Nutrition Limited site that currently operates under a Greenhouse Gas Permit (GHG Permit) No. IE-GHG140-10411-4 under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended for the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003). The development will comprise of photovoltaic panels with ground mounted frames together with all ancillary cabling and electrical infrastructure; 1 no. transformer cabin; 1 no. spare parts cabin; using all temporary ways, temporary construction compound/set-down area and boundary security fencing included on the application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 May 2023

  2. Decision due

    13 Jul 2023

Application Details

Location
Nutricia Infant Limited Factory Inchinashingane Macroom Co Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
19 May 2023
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
13 July 2023

Location

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23/5350Conditional Permission3 Jul 2023

Erect 90,908m2 of photovoltaic panels on a ground mounted system. The development will comprise of an 11.00 MWp solar PV farm on 18.71 hectares of land located to the east of the existing Nutricia Infant Nutrition Limited Factory with all associated site works. The electricity generated will be used by the Nutricia Infant Limited site, which currently operates under an IPPC License issued by the Environmental Protection Agency Reg. No. P0792-02 and an IED Licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency Reg. No. IE-GHG140-1041-4. The development will comprise of photovoltaic panels with ground mounted frames together with all ancillary cabling and electrical infrastructure; 1 no. transformer cabin; 1 no. spare parts cabin; using all temporary ways, temporary construction compound/set-down area and boundary security fencing included on the application.

Nutricia Infant Nutrition Limited Factory Inchinashingane Macroom Co Cork

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26/0264Invalid - Prepare Letters6 Feb 2026

Planning permission was previously granted by Cork County Council on 21 June 2024 under Planning Register Reference 23/05350 for a ground mounted solar photovoltaic development on the site. The current application seeks permission for a revised solar photovoltaic development, due to changes in the size and layout of the proposed installation. The proposed development will consist of the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array with an approximate capacity of 7.50 MWp (approximately 6.00 MW), comprising approximately 11,816 photovoltaic panels within a site area of approximately 11.43 hectares. The photovoltaic panels will be mounted on steel support tables fixed into the ground, arranged in rows, set at an inclined angle of 15 degrees. The mounting structures will have a typical maximum height of approximately 3.8 metres and a minimum height of approximately 0.8 metres above ground level. The development will include associated inverters, transformers, underground direct current and alternating current cabling, internal access tracks, perimeter security fencing with wildlife access points, CCTV where required, drainage works, and all associated site development works. The development will also include a temporary construction compound and welfare facilities during the construction phase. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Limited currently operates under an Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Licence (IPCC Licence) and an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence (IED) This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413). It is important to note that the planning application may be subject to Section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. Where a notice issues in accordance with Section 34D(b), the provisions of Article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Danone Factory, Inchinashingane, Macroom,, Co. Cork, P12 XW40

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26/1345Grant with Conditions21 May 2026

Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Limited, intends to apply to the above-named Planning Authority for planning permission for a development at lands located immediately to the east of the existing Danone Factory, Inchinashingane, Macroom, Co. Cork, P12 XW40. Planning permission was previously granted by Cork County Council on 21 June 2024 under Planning Register Reference 23/05350 for a ground mounted solar photovoltaic development on the site. The current application seeks permission for a revised solar photovoltaic development, due to changes in the size and layout of the proposed installation. The proposed development will consist of the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array with an approximate capacity of 7.50 MWp (approximately 6.00 MW), comprising approximately 11,816 photovoltaic panels within a site area of approximately 11.43 hectares. The photovoltaic panels will be mounted on steel support tables fixed into the ground, arranged in rows, set at an inclined angle of 15 degrees. The mounting structures will have a typical maximum height of approximately 3.8 metres and a minimum height of approximately 0.8 metres above ground level. The development will include associated inverters, transformers, underground direct current and alternating current cabling, internal access tracks, perimeter security fencing with wildlife access points, CCTV where required, drainage works, and all associated site development works. The development will also include a temporary construction compound and welfare facilities during the construction phase. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Limited currently operates under an Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Licence (IPCC Licence) and an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence (IED) This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413), and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to Section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. Where a notice issues in accordance with Section 34D(b), the provisions of Article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Danone Factory, Inchinashingane, Macroom,, Co. Cork, P12 XW40

189m
25/6066Grant with Conditions30 Sept 2025

Permission to carry out the following on the lands to the east of their existing baby food production facility. 1) construction of a new hard standing compound. The compound to be secured with 2.9m high palisade fence, 2) installation of 6MW (3x2MW) of Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) stationary standby generators for emergency electricity generation, each generator is enclosed in a weatherproof container (3.710m high x 14.6m long x 3.65m wide), 3) installation of 3 no. transformers within the compound and associated cabling, 4) installation of 2 no. bunded fuel storage tanks (5.15m long x 2.3m wide x 2.4m high), 5) extension to the existing western concrete roadway within the Nutricia site to access the compound, 6) All associated site works and interconnecting underground cabling. The electricity generated will be used by the Nutricia Infant Nutrition site, during times of interrupted electrical supply from the national grid. Nutricia Infant Nutrition currently operates under an Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Licence

Inchinashingane, Macroom, Cork, P12XW40

190m
15/4762UNCONDITIONAL16 Apr 2015

Construction of a new combined heat and power plant and ancillary services on the site of existing milk processing and baby food production facility, extension of duration to permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 10/4149

Inchinashingane Macroom Co.Cork

190m
09/8034INCOMPLETED APPLICATION22 Dec 2009

Construction of new combined heat and power plant and ancillary services on the site of the existing milk processing and baby food production facility

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06/8531CONDITIONAL30 Jun 2006

Extension to existing Nutricia Milk processing and baby food production facility consisting of construction of second drying tower and evaporator building, extension to existing powder storage building, extension to existing laboratory and employee services area(canteen), upgrade and extension to existing effluent plant to include new balance tank and settling tank, re-erection of existing boiler stack, construction of vegetable oil intake area , storage silos and bund, construction of new bund and relocation of existing silos to same.

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10/4149CONDITIONAL29 Jan 2010

Construction of a new combined heat and power plant and ancillary services on the site of existing milk processing and baby food production facility

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26/1176Awaiting F.I. Response6 May 2026

We, PMCG Consulting Engineers & Project Management Ltd 77 Main Street Macroom (026 24123) on behalf of Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd, intend to apply for Planning permission for the Construction of an Advanced Medical Nutrition (AMN) Production Facility and all associated site works on the site of their existing manufacturing facility at Inchinashingane, Macroom, Co. Cork The Development will consist of: a An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application, and the EIAR and NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority. The development relates to an activity in relation to which a revised Industrial Emissions Licence is required.

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26/0128Grant with Conditions23 Jan 2026

1. Permission for completion and retention of the single storey extensions on the western and southern elevation of the existing electrical switch room 'Building A' 2. Permission for retention of the single storey spare sparts store ' Building B' 3. Permission for retention of the single storey air compressor room 'Building C' 4. Permission for retention of the single storey air compressor room ' Building D' 5. Permission for retention of the outdoor seating area and associated canopy on the western elevation of the existing canteen. All on the site of their existing Baby Food production Facility at Inchinashingane, Macroom, Co. Cork. The application relates to a development for the purpose of an activity requiring an Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Licence.

Inchinashingane, Macroom, Co Cork

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Observations on this application closed on Thursday 22 June 2023, five weeks after it was received. The authority cannot accept a late submission.

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