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Gorteens , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2460103

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for development on lands with a site area of approximately 11.57ha located at Gorteens, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of the construction of an integrated plasterboard manufacturing facility, incorporating a production plant with access from the industrial area road infrastructure at Gorteens, Co. Kilkenny. The production facility will have a floor area of 22,400 sq.m, with a height over finished ground level ranging from 19metres to 29metres. Roof mounted solar panels are proposed. The proposed development includes all site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments including earthworks, road works, retaining walls, vehicle entrance, vehicle parking with charging (HGV, cars and bicycles/scooters), gates, fencing, paving, water storage tanks, drainage and lighting. Planted berms are proposed within and along the perimeters of the development site. The development will include for extraction of groundwater for production process purposes. Servicing arrangements include the provision of a constructed surface water attenuation area. Access to connect to the public foul network and to mains water supply is proposed. The application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Mar 2024

  2. Further information requested

    25 Apr 2024

  3. Further information received

    11 Dec 2024

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Feb 2025

  5. Decision due

    13 Feb 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    25 Feb 2025

  7. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    1 Aug 2025

Application Details

Location
Gorteens , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
11.57 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
1 March 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 February 2025
Permission Expires
31 July 2030

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-321962-25
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
25 February 2025
Decided
1 August 2025

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