RefusedEnergyDecided 13 July 2023

MAYLIN, NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM, LIFFORD PO

Construction and operation of an agricultural biogas renewable energy facility in Newtowncunningham.

2350686 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 19 May 2023

Reference: 2350686
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 May 2023

Summary

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The project involves the construction of an agricultural biogas renewable energy facility. It will feature primary and post digester tanks, a pasteurisation unit, a CHP unit, a nutrient recovery system, and a digestate drying facility.

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Development description

Construction and continuous operation of an agricultural biogas renewable energy facility, consisting of: (1) 3 no. Primary digester tanks, (2) 2 no. Post digester tanks with pumproom, (3) pasteurisation unit with auxiliary tanks, (4) emergency flare with base and security fencing, (5) 3 no. Agricultural solid feeders with associated concrete bases, (6) 2 no. Underground pre-reception tanks, (7) 2 no. Covered agricultural digestate storage tanks, (8) gas combined heat & power (chp) unit with concrete base, (9) site office/control building with associated staff car parking area and wastewater treatment system and percolating area, (10) biogas upgrading treatment and compression system, (11) electric transformer and sub-station with security fence, (12) covered agricultural storage clamp, (13) nutrient recovery system facility with ancillary tanks and equipment, (14) 4 no. Ammonium sulphate solution (ass) storage tanks with concrete bases, (15) digestate drying and pelletising facility, (16) pellet storage facility, (17) weighbridge, (18) construction of new access and entrance improvement works, (19) site lighting with security cameras, (20) surface water drainage system with storage pond and discharge system, (21) boundary earth bunded areas, landscaping, and boundary security fencing and all associated ancillary works. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanies this application

Key dates

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Application received19 May 2023
Decision due13 July 2023
Decision issued13 July 2023
Appeal submitted8 August 2023
Appeal decided13 June 2025
Permission expiry12 June 2030

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