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Ballyvodock West, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Grant with Conditions

Planning application 25/5885

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Permission for the erection of a hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) generator and associated works within the existing Carrigtwohill Quarry. The Carrigtwohill Quarry is an existing active quarry, located within the applicant's landholding, and covers an area of 91.92 hectares. The proposed development will comprise of: A HVO enclosed generator 6m long by 2.2 wide by 2.7m high; A fuel storage tank (internally bunded) (approx. 2.7m²); A transformer 2.4m long by 1.54m wide and 2.46m high; Reinforced concrete will be installed locally underneath the generator, fuel storage tank and transformer; 2.1m high palisade fencing surrounding generator and fuel storage tank and, demolition of a ca. 0.6m high wall for ca 13m length. The proposed development will be within an application area of 0.0341 hectares (ha) at the existing Carrigtwohill Quarry.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Sept 2025

  2. Decision due

    5 Nov 2025

  3. Decision: Grant with Conditions

    5 Nov 2025

  4. Grant issued

    5 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Ballyvodock West, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
11 September 2025
Status
Application Closed
Decision
Grant with Conditions
Decision Date
5 November 2025
Grant Date
5 January 2026

Location

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