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Gorteens, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny

Construction of a large plasterboard manufacturing facility in Gorteens.

2460103 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 1 March 2024

Reference: 2460103
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 1 March 2024

Summary

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The proposed development consists of a 22,400 sq.m integrated plasterboard manufacturing facility on an 11.57-hectare site. The facility will range from 19 to 29 metres in height and will include roof-mounted solar panels and groundwater extraction.

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Floor area: 22,400 m²

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Development 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).

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
Glasshouse Lane, Bellview, Gorteens	Sept 2025	€332,500	459 m

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Application received1 March 2024
Further information requested25 April 2024
Further information received11 December 2024
Decision due13 February 2025
Decision issued12 February 2025
Appeal submitted25 February 2025
Appeal decided1 August 2025
Permission expiry31 July 2030

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