‘The Square’ Pumping Station, in the Townland of Castlecomer, County Kilkenny
Upgrade of a wastewater pumping station, including a new underground station, kiosks, and solar array.
2460664 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 20 December 2024
- Reference
- 2460664
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 December 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of upgrading the existing pumping station by constructing a new below-ground wastewater pumping station and storm storage tank. It also includes two above-ground kiosks, a 22 square metre solar PV array, and the demolition of the existing pumping station and control building.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
For development. The development will consist of an upgrade to the existing ‘the square’ wastewater pumping station, comprising the construction of a new below-ground wastewater pumping station and storm storage tank; construction of two above-ground kiosks (kiosk 01 = 3.6m x 0.8m, 1.8m height, kiosk 02 = 2m x 2.1m,1.8m height) for the housing of associated equipment, each set on a concrete plinth (1.5m above ground); a ground mounted solar pv array (22m2 total); demolition of existing waste water pumping station and control building and associated screen and inlet chamber; and associated ancillary works including landscaped and hardstanding areas, all on a site of 0.1ha.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rive, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Jul 2025 | €1,180,000 | 108 m |
| 17 The Square, Fox Meadow, Kilkennyprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €577,093 | 143 m |
| 33 Chatsworth St, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | Apr 2025 | €127,000 | 255 m |
| 21 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | May 2026 | €300,000 | 290 m |
| 36 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny | May 2025 | €131,000 | 339 m |
| Prince Grounds, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Dec 2025 | €248,000 | 341 m |
| 37 Barrack St, Castlecomer, Kilkenny | Aug 2025 | €155,000 | 427 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 December 2024
- Decision due22 February 2025
- Decision issued19 February 2025
- Grant issued24 March 2025
- Permission expiry23 March 2030
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