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the IDA Science and Technology Park , Gorteens Belview , Slieverue

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 1777

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for development. The development will consist of an extension to the existing milk powder processing plant, extensions to the existing Administration Building to accommodate an enlarged food preparation area, additional personnel facilities, offices and a laboratory. The development will also include alterations to existing roads, car parks, drainage system, services and landscaped areas, a new 97 space car park, truck loading and unloading bays, paved areas and all associated drains and services including site lighting and landscaping works. The existing facility holds an industrial emissions licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Feb 2017

  2. Further information requested

    6 Apr 2017

  3. Further information received

    20 Apr 2017

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    15 May 2017

  5. Decision due

    17 May 2017

  6. Grant issued

    16 Jun 2017

Application Details

Location
the IDA Science and Technology Park , Gorteens Belview , Slieverue
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
1.142 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 February 2017
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
15 May 2017
Grant Date
16 June 2017
Permission Expires
15 June 2022

Location

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