Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 17 June 2025

College Proteins Site College Road, College and Rathgillen Nobber, Co. Meath

Retention and permission for modifications to an anaerobic digestion facility in Nobber.

2560414 · Meath County Council · Lodged 24 April 2025

Reference
2560414
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
24 April 2025
Residential units
1
Floor area
2.16 m²

Summary

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The application seeks permission and retention permission for modifications to a previously permitted anaerobic digestion facility. Changes include relocating the digestate fibre separation room to a new detached building, amending the intake building, relocating and increasing the height of the bio bed building, and extending the bunded tank area.

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Development description

  • College proteins unlimited company intends to apply for permission for development and retention permission for development of an anaerobic digestion facility at college road, college and rathgillen, nobber, co. Meath. The proposed development amends meath county council reg. Ref. 22/1214. The development has commenced and is in the process of being implemented. The development for which retention permission is sought consists of modifications to the permitted development as implemented on-site
  • Relocation of digestate fibre separation room from within the anaerobic digestion intake building to a new detached building
  • Amendments to the anaerobic digestion intake building, including relocating the lower height section (accommodating workshop, control room and welfare facilities) to the northeast of the building, and the provision of a part-first floor office area at that elevation
  • Relocation of bio bed building, increase in area, increase in building height; reduction in finished floor level
  • Extension of bunded tank area, reduction in finished floor level, increase in height south-west portion of bund wall, and relocation of associated vehicular ramp access
  • All associated changes to site levels and drainage. The development for which permission is sought consist of amendments to the permitted development comprising
  • Relocation of 12 no. Previously permitted car parking spaces
  • Provision of covered bicycle parking; and
  • Realignment of existing rear access road, which results in an alteration to the previously permitted southern development site boundary. The maximum height of the proposed development is unchanged. The intake of up to 50,000 tonnes of organic feedstock material per annum is unchanged. The application relates to development which comprises or is for the purposes of an activity requiring an industrial emissions licence

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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  1. Application received24 April 2025
  2. Decision due18 June 2025
  3. Decision issued17 June 2025
  4. Grant issued7 August 2025
  5. Permission expiry12 April 2028

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