GrantedInfrastructureDecided 6 March 2025

Walterstown and Calverstown, Co. Westmeath

Retention and completion of gas network infrastructure including an above-ground pigging compound.

2560006 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 10 January 2025

Reference: 2560006
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 10 January 2025

Summary

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The development consists of gas network infrastructure including a permanent above-ground pigging compound with pipework, security fencing, and vehicular access. Retention is also sought for the temporary widening of a construction entrance for up to two years.

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Development description

Retention permission and permission for development at this site of c. 0.65 hectares. The proposed development will consist of gas network infrastructure including a permanent above ground pigging compound. This will include (i) above and below ground pipework, (ii) 19.1m x 14m x 2.4m high security fencing; (iii) internal concrete road pavement and gravelled areas, (iv) vehicular access to kilbrennan road (l1127), and (v) all associated site development works including; construction works, surface water drainage, and landscaping features. In addition, retention permission is sought for temporary widening of existing field entrance for use as a construction entrance, and associated temporary working area for a period of up to 2 years. The development relates to the granted application to the commission for regulation of utilities (cru) under section 39a of the gas act 1976, as amended, for an underground gas transmission pipeline (known as the ‘kiltotan pipeline’). An environmental impact assessment report and appropriate assessment screening report has been prepared with respect to the project and will be submitted with the application

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Application received10 January 2025
Decision due6 March 2025
Decision issued6 March 2025
Grant issued7 April 2025
Permission expiry6 April 2030

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