PERMISSION for development at site situated at Ballyconra, Ballyragget.

Application details

Planning reference

19635

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

PERMISSION for development at site situated at Ballyconra, Ballyragget. The development will consist of: A two storey extension to existing Research and Development Facility to accommodate a pilot plant, laboratories, storage, dryer and wet process rooms, associated equipment and roof mounted air handling equipment. Alterations to the existing Research and Development Facility to accommodate the extension that includes an increase in the first floor area, alterations to northern and western elevations and installation of roof mounted air handling equipment. An extension to an existing carpark North of the site. A new carpark South of the site. Associated site works including a pipe bridge, earthworks, retaining walls, pedestrian routes, drains and services including car park lighting. The extension and alterations to the existing Research & Development Facility will provide a controlled and hygienic environment for product testing and development. The new carparks north and south of the plant will replace parking spaces (57 No. spaces) removed to facilitate the extension to the Research and Development Facility and will provide an additional 54 No. spaces. The milk processing plant site holds an industrial emissions licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Location / address

Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

4 Sept 2019