GrantedEnergyDecided 27 February 2023

Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny

Construction of two anaerobic digesters and a biogas pipeline to the Glanbia facility in Ballyragget.

22687 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 20 October 2022

Reference: 22687
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 20 October 2022

Summary

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The development consists of constructing two anaerobic digesters, an equalization tank, a biogas storage dome, and a membrane/control building. It also includes installing a new pipeline to convey renewable biogas to the nearby Glanbia facility, alongside the removal of a disused sludge mixing tank and biotower.

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Development 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

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Ballycondra, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny	Jul 2025	€130,000	261 m
Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny	Apr 2025	€165,000	439 m

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Application received20 October 2022
Further information requested13 December 2022
Further information received1 February 2023
Decision due28 February 2023
Decision issued27 February 2023
Appeal submitted21 March 2023
Appeal decided25 February 2025
Permission expiry24 February 2030

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