Clash McGrath, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny

What’s proposed

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