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Granny , Kilmacow , Co. Kilkenny

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560669

Kilkenny - Kilkenny County Council

Proposed Development

for development of a site. The proposed development will consist of the erection of a Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (‘HVO’) Generator and associated works within the existing Kilmacow Quarry. Kilmacow Quarry is an existing active quarry, located within the applicant’s landholding which covers an area of 94.97 hectares. The proposed development will comprise of: • A HVO enclosed Generator (5.6m long by 2.2 wide by 2.7m high) • A Fuel Storage Tank (internally bunded) (1.8m long, 1.5m wide and 1.5m high); • A Transformer (2.3m long by 1.76m wide and 2.46m high); • Reinforced concrete will be installed locally underneath the generator, fuel storage tank and transformer; and, • 2.1m high Palisade fencing surrounding the Generator and Fuel Storage Tank The Proposed Development will be within an application area of 0.03312 hectares (‘ha’) at the existing Kilmacow Quarry

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Oct 2025

  2. Decision due

    11 Dec 2025

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    11 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    22 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
Granny , Kilmacow , Co. Kilkenny
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Site Area
0.033 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
17 October 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
11 December 2025
Grant Date
22 January 2026
Permission Expires
21 January 2031

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