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Ballyconra , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 22687

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for development. The proposed development will consist of: Construction of two anaerobic digesters, one equalization tank to include concrete base, earth embankment and associated works; construction of biogas storage dome with biogas flare, desulfurization unit; construction of membrane and control building with yard slab and link road; construction of ferric chloride storage tank; installation of a new pipeline with underground and overground sections for the purpose of conveying renewable biogas to the Glanbia facility east of the N77 road; realignment of the existing internal road to facilitate vehicle movements; drainage works and all associated site works including landscaping. The dismantling and removal of an existing disused sludge mixing tank; dismantling and removal of an existing biotower. This facility holds an industrial emissions licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will accompany this application

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Oct 2022

  2. Further information requested

    13 Dec 2022

  3. Further information received

    1 Feb 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    27 Feb 2023

  5. Decision due

    28 Feb 2023

  6. Appeal submitted

    21 Mar 2023

  7. Appeal decided: MODIFIED

    25 Feb 2025

Application Details

Location
Ballyconra , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
6.86 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 October 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
27 February 2023
Permission Expires
24 February 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
APB-316132-23
Decision
MODIFIED
Submitted
21 March 2023
Decided
25 February 2025

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