For development at this site.

Application details

Planning reference

2560135

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

For development at this site. The development will consist of a new Wastewater Pumping Station, two new kiosks (each 1.8m high, kiosk one 3.6m x 0.8m and kiosk two 2.0m x 1.2m), a new 53m3 below ground storm tank, a new 9m3 potable water storage tank and associated works, ground mounted solar array (22m2 total), new open mesh perimeter fencing and gate (each 2.4m high), a new access onto the R713 (Friary Street), associated demolition of existing boundary wall and partial relocation on new boundary, and all ancillary works, on a site of 0.2ha. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application,

Location / address

Knocktopher Wastewater Pumping Station , Friary Street (R713) , in the townlands of Knocktopher Abbey and Whitescastle Lower

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

20 Mar 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

26 Nov 2025

Final grant date

7 Jan 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   20 Mar 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   26 Nov 2025

3. Final grant

   7 Jan 2026