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Stackallen, Slane, Co. Meath C15 VXF6

Construction of an agricultural biogas renewable energy facility near Slane.

24333 · Meath County Council · Lodged 6 August 2024

Reference: 24333
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 6 August 2024

Summary

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The proposal seeks a 10-year construction period for an agricultural biogas renewable energy facility. It will feature digester tanks, a combined heat and power unit, a site office, a wastewater treatment system, and the change of use of an existing agricultural building.

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Development description

A 10-year construction period, and continuous operation thereafter, for an agricultural biogas renewable energy facility, consisting of
2 no. Primary digester tanks
2 no. Secondary digestor tanks with pumproom
Pasteurisation unit with auxiliary tanks
Emergency flare with base and security fencing
2 no. Agricultural solid feeders with associated concrete bases
2 no. Underground pre-reception tanks
2 no. Covered agricultural digestate storage tanks
A gas combined heat & power (chp) unit with concrete base
Site office/control building with associated staff car parking area
Wastewater treatment system and percolating area
Biogas upgrading treatment and compression system
Electric transformer and sub-station with security fence
4 no. Ammonium sulphate solution (ass) storage tanks with concrete bases
Weighbridge additionally, the existing agriculture building on the site will change use to house: -
The agricultural feedstock storage clamp
The nutrient recovery system
The digestate drying, pelletising and storage area. Site works will include
Construction of new access and entrance improvement works
Installation of site lighting with security cameras
Construction of surface water drainage system with storage pond and discharge system
Construction of boundary earth bunded areas, landscaping, and boundary security fencing. Together with all ancillary works on plant area measuring 4.2 hectares and entrance road measuring 0.86 hectares. The planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis) and is located on lands measuring a total of 5.06 hectares at stackallen, slane, co meath. The proposed development would take place within the curtilage of a protected structure namely stackallen house architectural conservation area, designated in the meath county development plan 2021-27. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this appplication

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RA - Rural AreaRU

“Rural Area”

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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Key dates

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Application received6 August 2024
Further information requested27 September 2024
Further information received13 June 2025
Decision due19 August 2025
Decision issued19 August 2025
Appeal submitted28 August 2025

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