For development on lands with a site area of approximately 11.57ha located at Gorteens, Co.

Application details

Planning reference

2460103

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

For development on lands with a site area of approximately 11.57ha located at Gorteens, Co. Kilkenny. The development will consist of the construction of an integrated plasterboard manufacturing facility, incorporating a production plant with access from the industrial area road infrastructure at Gorteens, Co. Kilkenny. The production facility will have a floor area of 22,400 sq.m, with a height over finished ground level ranging from 19metres to 29metres. Roof mounted solar panels are proposed. The proposed development includes all site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments including earthworks, road works, retaining walls, vehicle entrance, vehicle parking with charging (HGV, cars and bicycles/scooters), gates, fencing, paving, water storage tanks, drainage and lighting. Planted berms are proposed within and along the perimeters of the development site. The development will include for extraction of groundwater for production process purposes. Servicing arrangements include the provision of a constructed surface water attenuation area. Access to connect to the public foul network and to mains water supply is proposed. The application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Location / address

Gorteens , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

1 Mar 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

12 Feb 2025

Appeal lodged

25 Feb 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with conditions

Appeal decision date

1 Aug 2025

Planning and construction timeline

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

1. Application received

   1 Mar 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   12 Feb 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   25 Feb 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with conditions

   1 Aug 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

5. Construction commenced

   17 Sept 2025Official NBCO/BCMS data

6. Construction commenced

   10 Jun 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data