Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 13 August 2025

Ballyhimmin, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Temporary well testing works and entrance widening in Castlecomer.

2560406 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 4 July 2025

Reference
2560406
Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
4 July 2025

Summary

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The development consists of well testing works within a temporary working area containing three bored test water wells and associated infrastructure. It includes the temporary widening of the existing entrance, which will be reinstated afterwards. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted.

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Development description

For development located at a site measuring 0.76 ha within the townland of ballyhimmin, castlecomer, co. Kilkenny. The proposed development consists of well testing works within a temporary working area containing three bored test water wells, associated temporary infrastructure and all associated works above and below ground. The associated works will include the temporary widening of the existing entrance to the site which will be reinstated to its original condition once the test well drilling works have been completed. An appropriate assessment (aa) screening report and natural impact statement (nis) accompanies this application.

Key dates

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  1. Application received4 July 2025
  2. Decision due28 August 2025
  3. Decision issued13 August 2025
  4. Grant issued15 September 2025
  5. Permission expiry14 September 2030

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