Granny, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny
Installation of a Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil generator and fuel storage tank at Kilmacow Quarry.
2560669 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 17 October 2025
- Reference
- 2560669
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 October 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of erecting a Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) enclosed generator, an internally bunded fuel storage tank, and a transformer. The works will be located within a 0.033-hectare area of the existing active Kilmacow Quarry and will include concrete foundations and palisade fencing.
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Official record
Development description
- For development of a site. The proposed development will consist of the erection of a hydrogenated vegetable oil (‘hvo’) generator and associated works within the existing kilmacow quarry. Kilmacow quarry is an existing active quarry, located within the applicant’s landholding which covers an area of 94.97 hectares. The proposed development will comprise of
- A hvo enclosed generator (5.6m long by 2.2 wide by 2.7m high)
- A fuel storage tank (internally bunded) (1.8m long, 1.5m wide and 1.5m high)
- A transformer (2.3m long by 1.76m wide and 2.46m high)
- Reinforced concrete will be installed locally underneath the generator, fuel storage tank and transformer; and
- 2.1m high palisade fencing surrounding the generator and fuel storage tank the proposed development will be within an application area of 0.03312 hectares (‘ha’) at the existing kilmacow quarry
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 October 2025
- Decision due11 December 2025
- Decision issued11 December 2025
- Grant issued22 January 2026
- Permission expiry21 January 2031
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