For development.

Application details

Planning reference

22687

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

For development. The proposed development will consist of: Construction of two anaerobic digesters, one equalization tank to include concrete base, earth embankment and associated works; construction of biogas storage dome with biogas flare, desulfurization unit; construction of membrane and control building with yard slab and link road; construction of ferric chloride storage tank; installation of a new pipeline with underground and overground sections for the purpose of conveying renewable biogas to the Glanbia facility east of the N77 road; realignment of the existing internal road to facilitate vehicle movements; drainage works and all associated site works including landscaping. The dismantling and removal of an existing disused sludge mixing tank; dismantling and removal of an existing biotower. This facility holds an industrial emissions licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will accompany this application

Location / address

Ballyconra , Ballyragget , Co Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

20 Oct 2022

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

27 Feb 2023

Appeal lodged

21 Mar 2023

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

25 Feb 2025

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   20 Oct 2022

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   27 Feb 2023

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   21 Mar 2023Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   25 Feb 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

5. Works commenced

   8 Jun 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data