GrantedIndustrialDecided 12 November 2019

Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny

A two-storey extension to a research and development facility and new car parks in Ballyragget.

19667 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 20 September 2019

Reference: 19667
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 20 September 2019

Summary

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The development consists of a two-storey extension to an existing R&D facility to house a pilot plant, laboratories, and processing rooms. It also includes internal alterations, roof-mounted equipment, and the creation of new northern and southern car parks.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

For a two storey extension to their 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 car parks 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

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny	Apr 2025	€165,000	429 m
Ballycondra, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny	Jul 2025	€130,000	489 m

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Key dates

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Application received20 September 2019
Decision due14 November 2019
Decision issued12 November 2019
Grant issued13 December 2019
Permission expiry12 December 2024

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