← Back to search

Curraghmore Estate , Portlaw , County Waterford

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 22669

Waterford - Waterford City and County Council

Proposed Development

the construction of solar PV energy development on a c2 ha site within the attendant grounds of Curraghmore House (protected structure) and Estate (with further Protected Structures) comprising the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground mounted frames/support structures within an area of scrubland, underground cabling and ducting, inverters, client kiosk, security fencing, a pole mounted CCTV camera, landscaping, temporary construction compound and all associated works. The operational lifespan of the solar PV development will be 35 years and a 10 year planning permission is being sought. The application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

View the full application file on the council's planning portal →

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Jul 2022

  2. Further information requested

    15 Sept 2022

  3. Further information received

    15 Mar 2023

  4. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Apr 2023

  5. Decision due

    18 Apr 2023

  6. Grant issued

    16 May 2023

Application Details

Location
Curraghmore Estate , Portlaw , County Waterford
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Waterford City and County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
26 July 2022
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 April 2023
Grant Date
16 May 2023
Permission Expires
15 May 2028

Location

Loading map...

Planning Applications Nearby

What the council has granted and refused around this site is the best guide to how a similar application will fare.

302m
22392N/A10 May 2022

PERMISSION/OUTLINE PERMISSION for development, a PROTECTED STRUCTURE(s), consisting of: PERMISSION for the Proposed Change of Use of 5 no. existing Agricultural Buildings to industrial use, for the distillation of spirits, retail use, spirits maturation and ancillary use. The works consist of the following: internal alterations, demolition works within the proposed buildings, alterations to facades, alterations to roofs, the addition of 2 no. covered external fire escape stairwells, Conservation works to the facades and roofs of 2 no. residential units, Conservation works to existing farm complex gates and railings, and new site signage at the Portlaw entrance to Curraghmore Estate. The proposed development will include the addition of: 5 Bus & 28 car parking spaces (of which 2 no. are wheelchair accessible); 2 no. Gas Storage Tanks; 3 no. ground mounted solar panel arrays; New Integrated Constructed Wetlands treatment system; Production Water Well; Below ground Fire Fighting Water storage tanks; 4 no. Silo Grain Storage Tanks; 1 no. process effluent tank, the adaptation of an existing water wheel to generate hydroelectricity, and all other associated site works. OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION for the change of use of two additional agricultural sheds to industrial use for the maturation of spirits. The application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

Curraghmore Estate , Portlaw , Co. Waterford

302m
22438CONDITIONAL24 May 2022

PERMISSION for development at this site, a PROTECTED STRUCTURE(s), consisting of: PERMISSION for the Proposed Change of Use of 5 no. existing Agricultural Buildings to industrial use, for the distillation of spirits, retail use, spirits maturation and ancillary use. The works consist of the following: internal alterations, demolition works within the proposed buildings, alterations to facades, alterations to roofs, the addition of 2 no. covered external fire escape stairwells, Conservation works to the facades and roofs of 2 no. residential units, Conservation works to existing farm complex gates and railings, and new site signage at the Portlaw entrance to Curraghmore Estate. The proposed development will include the addition of: 5 Bus & 28 car parking spaces (of which 2 no. are wheelchair accessible); 2 no. Gas Storage Tanks; 3 no. ground mounted solar panel arrays; New Integrated Constructed Wetlands treatment system; Production Water Well; Below ground Fire Fighting Water storage tanks; 4 no. Silo Grain Storage Tanks; 1 no. process effluent tank, the adaptation of an existing water wheel to generate hydroelectricity, and all other associated site works. The application will be accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement

Curraghmore Estate , Portlaw , Co. Waterford

363m
211044CONDITIONAL10 Nov 2021

Permission for the removal, reinstatement and improvement of a portion of protected structure, estate boundary wall and gate. The work will consist of widening and set back of existing estate gate for the purpose of safety and improved access

Lissasmuttaun , Portlaw , Co. Waterford.

742m
2460407CONDITIONAL17 Jul 2024

a change of use from retail and tea rooms to licensed premises to sell alcohol on a portion of the outhouses in the front approach courtyard located at south east of the existing main house premises. No works are proposed to the Curraghmore farmyard protected structure (RPS no. 171).

Curraghmore Whiskey Curraghmore Estate , Portlaw , Co. Waterford

806m
1838CONDITIONAL24 Jan 2018

Protected Structure, consisting of; a) the change of use of the existing ground floor stable block located in the southern wing of the forecourt buildings from agricultural use to commercial use; to consist of a retail and exhibition space, b) the retention of the existing tea rooms and staff toilet located in the southern wing of the forecourt buildings, c) demolition of non-original lean-to structure located to rear of tea rooms and d) the construction of a new sewage treatment system to service existing tea rooms and staff toilet and associated site works

Curraghmore Estate , Curraghmore Townland , Portlaw

1.3km
21291CONDITIONAL12 Apr 2021

retention permission for upgrading of an agricultural entrance to a bellmouth entrance. The upgraded entrance will be used to facilitate the occasional access of forestry vehicles from the public road at

Clonagam , Portlaw , Co Waterford

1.3km
22204CONDITIONAL16 Mar 2022

development which will consist of the construction of a 30 metre high free standing communications structure carrying telecommunications equipment, together with associated exchange cabinets, fencing, access gate, upgrading of existing access track and all associated site development works. The development will form part of Eircom Ltd existing telecommunications and broadband network

Curraghmore Estate , Curraghmore Td , Portlaw

1.3km
22123N/A21 Feb 2022

PERMISSION for development at this site which will consist of the construction of a 30 metre high free standing communications structure carrying telecommunications equipment, together with associated exchange cabinets, fencing, access gate, upgrading of existing access track and all associated site development works. The development will form part of Eircom Ltd existing telecommunications and broadband network

Curraghmore Estate , Curraghmore Td , Portlaw

1.4km
2560442N/A25 Jun 2025

suckler shed with slatted tank and all associated site works

Curraghmore Estate , Portlaw , Waterford

1.4km
2560451CONDITIONAL27 Jun 2025

suckler shed with slatted tank and all associated site works

Curraghmore Estate , Portlaw , Waterford

Planning a project of your own?

Find out in two minutes whether you need planning permission. It's free, and based on the exempted development regulations.

Do I Need Permission?