Further Information · decision due 25 Aug 2026Decision recorded
Commercial new build, Clash McGrath, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
for (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the existing animal food production and warehouse structure permitted under the grant of planning permissions ref no. 20-455, 18-544, 10-183, and 04-1699 (max. height 28m), including the raising of part of the existing roof to a height of 17m...
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A planning decision is recorded and no linked commencement is indexed. Conditions, procurement and start timing remain unconfirmed.
Decision date 25 Aug 2026. / Confidence: LowDecision date 25 Aug 2026.
No commencement indexed / This is an index state, not proof that no works have started.
Source limitedNo drawing entry is available in this lead's bounded document evidence.
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Confirmed application scope
for (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the existing animal food production and warehouse structure permitted under the grant of planning permissions ref no. 20-455, 18-544, 10-183, and 04-1699 (max. height 28m), including the raising of part of the existing roof to a height of 17m, unloading canopy, machinery tower, and intake area to accommodate an alternative and extended animal feed manufacturing facility and additional warehousing; (2) the construction of a cooling...
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- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Exact reference
- 2660158
- Evidence reviewed
- 7 Sep 2026
- Confidence
- Source-linked
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Application-stage scope
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Commercial new build
The public application record identifies commercial new build in the submitted planning scope.
Roads and site-development scope
The public application description explicitly references roads and site-development scope.
Services / drainage scope
The public application description explicitly references services / drainage scope.
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- Promoter
- William Connolly and Sons Unlimited Company
- Architect
- Martin Gittens
- Planning agent
- Martin Gittens
- Agent address
- 5 William Street KIlkenny Kilkenny R95D594
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Application text
for (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the existing animal food production and warehouse structure permitted under the grant of planning permissions ref no. 20-455, 18-544, 10-183, and 04-1699 (max. height 28m), including the raising of part of the existing roof to a height of 17m, unloading canopy, machinery tower, and intake area to accommodate an alternative and extended animal feed manufacturing facility and additional warehousing; (2) the construction of a cooling air exhaust stack (height 35m); (3) the provision of a new canopy to the north-east-facing elevation; (4) the continuation of the access road to serve the development; and (5) the demolition of the existing ESB substation and the construction of a new relocated ESB substation. Other works as part of the development will also include landscaping, drainage works, and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted with the application.
Source-aware chronology
Empty lanes explain their state.Application to site progress
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Applied 20 Mar 2026 2660158
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Decision Conditional 25 Aug 2026
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Appeal No appeal indexed No public appeal record is indexed against this application.
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Commenced No commencement indexed No reliable public commencement record is indexed against this permission.
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Completed Completion not recorded No privacy-cleared exact completion certificate is linked to this permission. Absence is not evidence that the project is incomplete.
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Public planning recordSource, scope and limits
Application description and scale 2660158
for (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the existing animal food production and warehouse structure permitted under the grant of planning permissions ref no. 20-455, 18-544, 10-183, and 04-1699 (max. height 28m), including the raising of part of the existing roof to a height of 17m, unloading canopy, machinery tower, and intake area to accommodate an alternative and extended animal feed manufacturing facility and additional warehousing; (2) the construction of a cooling air exhaust stack (height 35m); (3) the provision of a new canopy to the north-east-facing elevation; (4) the continuation of the access road to serve the development; and (5) the demolition of the existing ESB substation and the construction of a new relocated ESB substation. Other works as part of the development will also include landscaping, drainage works, and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted with the application.
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