The extension and expansion of the existing Midleton Distillery and all associated site development works.

Application details

Planning reference

23/4602

Council

Cork County Council

Proposal description

The extension and expansion of the existing Midleton Distillery and all associated site development works. The proposed development includes, (A) a 2 storey over basement ‘pot still’ building with ancillary pot still tank farm and mechanical vapour recompression (MVR) building. (B) a 2-9 storey ‘column still’ building with ancillary column still tank farm and cooling tower, (C) a 3-7 storey over partial basement ‘brewhouse’ building with ancillary fermenter structures, (D) a pipe rack structure connecting the proposed pot still, column still and brewhouse buildings with the existing distillery, (E) an internal link bridge crossing the Dungourney River which traverses the site, serving as a vehicular and pedestrian connection between the existing distillery and the proposed distillery extension, (F) demolition of an existing industrial building, removal of existing hardstand areas and culverting of a section of the existing mill race, to facilitate the construction of a biogas plant comprising a series of plant and tank structures, a single storey ammonia removal building and change of use and alterations of existing workshop/warehouse no. 1 and warehouse no. 3 to accommodate associated plant and equipment, (G) other ancillary structures including the construction of a single storey 38kV substation and associated electrical compound, security buildings, staff welfare buildings and car park shelters, (H) all other ancillary site development including the diversion of existing gas and ESB lines which traverse the lands, the upgrade of existing waste water treatment plant at the distillery, attenuation basins, fire water basin, noise attenuation fencing, parking areas, planted boundary berm and signage, (I) access to proposed development will be provided via a new entrance from the Old Youghal Road (R907) to the south. The proposed development will also be accessible from the existing distillery entrances from the Dungourney Road (R627) and Distillery Walk (L-9408) to the north and west of the lands. The proposed development is for modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accident Directives applies and is for the purpose of the activity requiring an integrated pollution control license [Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) licence]. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

Location / address

Park South, Castleredmond & Park North Midleton Co.Cork

Applicant

Irish Distillers Limited

Agent

Harry Walsh

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

5 Apr 2023

Valid date

14 Apr 2023

Council decision

Conditional Permission

Council decision date

26 Jan 2024

Final grant date

28 Feb 2024

Grid reference

189528.25, 73578.07

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   5 Apr 2023

2. Decision: Conditional Permission

   26 Jan 2024

3. Final grant

   28 Feb 2024

4. Works commenced

   24 Jun 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Works commenced

   6 Aug 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Works commenced

   9 Sept 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

7. Works commenced

   18 Feb 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

8. Works commenced

   25 Feb 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data