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Inchera Industrial Estate Inchera Little island Co.Cork

Jul 09 2024

Application Received

Sep 02 2024

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 09 / 07 / 2024
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    WITHDRAWN
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

Permission for erection of a 6m high free standing support structure to display a 3m high x 10m wide signage to be made visible to road users along the Wallingstown N25 link road and erection of 4m high x 10m wide fixed signage to the gable end (west side) of the BASF in-take building, to be made visible to road users along the R623. The proposed works are within close proximaity of Cork Harbour SPA (004030). IPC Licence P0052-02

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920m 31/07/2026 N/A North Esk, Dunkettle, Co.Cork Permission for development at North Est, Dunkettle, Co. Cork. The proposed development is for site clearance and construction of a new railway station and strategic park and ride facility. Permission for 1) a 94 metre station platform on each side of the existing railway line, with shelters, seating, bins, lighting, CCTV, railings, speakers for public address, customer information signs and station signage,directional and station signage 2) lifts and stairs on the platforms connecting to an enclosed pedestrian railway overbridge 16.0m long x 3.0m wide x 2.6m minimum enclosed height. The lift shaft is 11.54m in height above the proposed adjacent carpark level and 8.65m in height above the proposed footpath level at station entrance from the L3004. Station storage areas are provided beneath the stairs, ticket vending machines and validations poles, 3) a strategic park and ride facility with 300 vehicle parking spaces comprising 236 general, 17 disabled, 7 age friendly, 24 E-charging, 16 motorbike spaces, 166 bicycle parking spaces comprising; 124 covered bicycle stands, 42 bicycle lockers including 12 e-charge lockers, pedestrian footpaths, landscaping, seating and a set-down area for bus, car and taxi, 4) Upgrades to the existing site entrance on North Esk Road to include; reduction in carriageway width from 14m to 9m and reduction in kerb radius at the location of the new uncontrolled pedestrian crossing, 3m wide segregated shared pedestrian and cyclist access and tactile paving, a 10.1m wide gated vehicular entrance and 3m wide gated pedestrian/cyclist entrance to the park and ride facility. The internal access road will be upgraded to include a new right-turn lane and 7.3m wide gated vehicular entrance to provide access to the remaining site, 5) Upgrades to the existing L3004 to include a table-top arrangement and a signalised pedestrian crossing, a vehicular set-down area and a new footpath along the south side of the road between the existing bus stop (no. 248601) and the station entrance, 6) Surface water drainage system comprising of a porous asphalt/paving system, carrier pipes, landscape bio-retention areas, and discharge outfall, 7) Foul drainage system comprising a private packaged pump system with a rising main and a connection to the existing foul drainage network at the L3004, 8) 200m long diversion of an existing 750mm diameter water main, 9) New connections to electricity and water infrastructure, an uncovered bin storage area 5.5m long and 4.0m wide. 8.9m wide gated access off the proposed park and ride to provide access to the remainder of lands to the east, 10) Demolition of existing derelict single-storey building and low walls across the site, 11) 12m long x 4.7m wide x 4.7m high single storey station services building and, 12) All ancillary site clearance and building development works including signage, lighting, site drainage, hard and soft landscaping including earthworks, boundary treatment, planting and landscaping works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the offices of the Planning Authority. Details...
880m 10/03/2026 Grant with Conditions Unit D, Island Corporate Park, Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork, T45F673 Construction of a single-storey extension for light industrial use to the south end of existing light industrial building and indefinite retention of the mezzanine storage area at the north end of the building and associated site works. Details...
880m 12/02/2026 N/A Unit D, Island Corporate Park, Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork, T45F673 Construction of a single-storey extension for light industrial use to the south end of existing light industrial building and to retain indefinitely the mezzanine storage area at the north end of the building together with new vehicle access/entrance from existing private roadway to south and associated site works. Details...
430m 30/01/2026 Grant with Conditions Little Island Industrial Estate,, Wallingstown (townland), Little Island, Co, Cork A 10 year permission for modifications to the existing pharmaceutical facility at the Little Island Industrial Estate, Wallingstown (townland), Little Island, Co. Cork. The proposed development will consist of permission for the construction of: 1) a 4 no. storey production building with roof top mechanical equipment/plant; 2) a Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) including exhaust stack and associated plant; 3) a Regenerative Thermal Oxidiser (RTO) including exhaust stack, process cooling tower and RTO fan; 4) Expansion of the Waste Water Treatment Plant comprising of a control and blower building, inlet works including new screens, 3 no. chemical storage tanks, dissolved air flotation (DAF) tank; 5) lab gas bottle store; 6) 1 no. ethanol storage tank; 7) 15 no. in process tanks; 8) expansion of the existing car park; and 9) all associated piperacks, services and plant, landscaping, signage and site development works. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (RPS 00495). The proposed development comprises or is for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Details...
800m 22/01/2026 Grant with Conditions Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork The proposed development will consist of the replacement of 1 no. existing 8m ESB Pylon of the existing Kilbarry-Flaxfort-Mayfield 38kV overhead line near the north-western boundary of the site with 1 no. new 12m ESB Type F lattice steel mast structure on a RC base; the construction of 1 no. new 12m ESB Type F lattice steel mast structure on a RC base near the south-western boundary of the site; the trenching and laying of approximately 723m of an underground 38kV ESB cable between the 2 no. new 12m ESB Type F lattice steel mast structures, 1 no. joint bay; and all associated site development and ancillary works. Details...
140m 03/10/2025 Grant with Conditions Inchera, Little Island, Co. Cork The development will consist of permission to amend Condition No. 23 of Cork County Council Planning Register No. 25/05034 to allow construction to extend by one additional hour in the evenings, Monday to Friday, and by one additional hour in both the morning and afternoon on Saturdays. Site development and building works shall only be carried out between the hours of 08:00 to 19:00 Mondays to Fridays inclusive, between 08:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays and Public Holidays. Deviation from these times shall only be allowed in exceptional circumstances where prior written approval has been received from the Planning Authority. Reason: In order to safeguard the amenities of adjoining landuses. The application relates to development which comprises or is for the purpose of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, Reg. No. P1018-01. Details...
840m 22/09/2025 Grant with Conditions North Esk Business Park, Dunkettle, Co.Cork Permission to erect a 30 metre high lattice tower with antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment, including equipment cabinets at ground level all enclosed by security fencing. Details...
140m 04/09/2025 N/A Inchera, Little Island, Co. Cork Permission to amend Condition No.23 of Cork County Council Planning Register No. 25/05034 to allow construction to extend by one additional hour in the evenings, Monday to Friday, and by one additional hours in both the morning and afternoon on Saturdays. "Site development and building works shall only be carried out between the hours of 08:00 to 19:00 Mondays to Fridays inclusive, between 08:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays and Public Holidays. Deviation from these times shall only be allowed in exceptional circumstances where prior written approval has been received from the Planning Authority. Reason: In order to safeguard the amenities of adjoining landuses." The application relates to development which comprises or is for the purpose of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, Reg. No. P1018-01. The Development is covered by the provisions of Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413). Details...
430m 02/09/2025 Conditional Permission Little Island Industrial Estate Wallingstown Little Island Co. Cork Permission for modifications to the existing pharmaceutical facility and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development will consist of permission for: 1) the construction of; a) 2 no. equipment control buildings and 3 no. tanks, b) electrical substation building and bunded transformer, and c) a monitoring kiosk and for the demolition of production building unit 1, 2) the retention and subsequent demolition of a store building, 2 no. shipping containers, and 5 no. portacabins, and 3) the retention for the following; modifications to the site layout to include 2 no. contractor's compounds, 11 no. shipping containers, 4 no. portacabins, a modular building comprising of a 5 no. portacabins, workshop/fabrication buildings, administration hut, internal modifications to warehouse 1 to provide additional floor area at first floor level, internal modifications to the engineering workshop building to provide additional floor area at first floor level and associated external stairs, a covered bicycle shelter, security fencing and gates, road tanker bund with access stairs and platform, provision of a bunded area, forklift charging lean-to, motorcycle shelter, sprinkler building, fire water pump house, extension to switch room building, and alterations to the entrance building consisting of cladding of the external stairs. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a protected structure (RPS00495). The proposed development is for the purposes of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Licence Details...
670m 04/06/2025 Conditional Permission EHS International Wallingstown Castle House, Little Island Industrial Estate, Wallingstown Little Island, Co.Cork Retention permission for a) the change of use of the original building from warehouse and offices to a safety training centre, b) provision of thirteen containers for use in association with the safety training centre, c) construction of two links located to the east of the building connecting the building to two containers, d) provision of plant used for the purposes of safety training including water tank with pump house, LPG tanks and a fire training platform and e) other ancillary development including above door signage, fencing and gates. Permission for the construction of a bike shelter storage and other ancillary development, including the provision of EV parking along with additional landscaping Details...
140m 03/06/2025 Conditional Permission Inchera Little Island Co.Cork Permission for the proposed development will consist of the completion of the Renewable Biogas Plant as permitted by extant planning permission ref. 15/4926, extended by ref 20/5549 and amended by ref 23/5586. All demolition, site clearance, earthworks and formation for foundations will be complete under the current permission. The proposed plant will generate renewable biogas from 90,000 tonnes of non-hazardous biodegradable waste (‘Brown bin’ domestic and commercial waste) per annum utilising anaerobic digestion (AD) technology. It is proposed to upgrade the biogas to biomethane and inject it into the adjacent gas grid to replace fossil fuel derived natural gas. Other products from the process include digestate (a nutrient rich biofertilizer) as well as biogenic (natural) carbon dioxide. The proposed development will consist of the construction of: 1) main process building (c.3,762m2 gross floor area (GFA), max 14.5m high) incorporating feedstock reception and processing area, digestate treatment areas, dewatering and storage areas, quarantine areas, an odour control system and associated 25m high stack with signage on the south elevation. 2)Tank farm (c. 3,183m3 footprint, 4m high bund wall) encompassing a total of 6 tanks including four digestor tanks (20.15m max. height, c.3,400m3 capacity) a digestate storage tank (20.15m max. height, c.3,400m3 capacity), a suspension buffer tank ( 10.5m max.height, c.700m3 capacity (, an containerised desulphurisation plant and associated 2 tanks (14m max height, c120m3 capacity), 2 no. enclosed pump rooms (room no.1 -53.58m2 GFA and room no.2 – 23.69m2 GFA), and enclosed feedstock pump room (53.58m2 GFA and 3.6m high), 3 sediment settlement tanks (c.5.84(L), c.2.23m (W) & c.3.78(H) on a raised platform at 6m above ground level, stairwells, pumps, gantry walkways, 2 bund access stairs and tank emergency access ladders; 3) A biogas upgrade plant and gas entry unit; 1 no. containerised Combined Heat and Power (CHP) 1.5MW unit with an associated 28m high stack, a carbon dioxide liquefaction plant, a biogas holder (10.56 max. height, c.2,000m3) with 4 no. c.13.12m high lightning rods, a 9.26m gas flare, a containerised boiler with 10m stack, a transformer station, a propane storage tank, an emergency generator, 2 no. weighbridges, weighbridge office (c.17.2m2 GFA and 4.55m high), a fire water tank (c.1,000m3 and 14.12m high), a bunded vehicle refuelling area with a fuel storage tank (2.5m3) and a wheel wash, 4) Administration building (c.393.25m2 GFA) and a workshop (c.70m2 GFA), 5) 31 car parking spaces (including 2 electric vehicle charging points and a universal parking space), 2 motorcycle parking spaces and a covered bicycle rack; 6) Boundary treatment including 2.4m high perimeter fencing (mix of mesh wire fencing and acoustic fencing), access gates on the south western and north eastern boundaries; and 7) all ancillary site development works and services including landscaping, lighting, 2 no. directional signs, service yard area and internal circulation routes, pipe bridge, footpath and all site drainage works. The application relates to development which comprises or is for the purpose of an activity requiring an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, reg. no. P1018-01. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Details...
870m 28/05/2025 Conditional Permission Leeside AFC Wallingstown Little Island co.Cork Permission for redevelopment works, Namely 1) construction of an artificial grass playing pitch, 2) proposed new ball stop fencing, 3) proposed new floodlighting (2 no. @ 18.3m high and 4 no. @ 8.5m high), 4) extension to existing car park area with gated access to proposed artificial pitch, 5) associated site works Details...
670m 01/05/2025 N/A EHS International Wallingstown Castle House Little Island Industrial Estate Wallingstown Little island Co Cork 1) Retention of the change of use of the original building from warehouse and office to a Safety Training Centre. 2) Retention of 13 no. containers for use in association with the Safety Training Centre. 3) Retention of plant used for the purposes of safety training including water tank with pump house, LPG tanks and a fire training platform. 4) Retention of other ancillary development including fencing and gates. 5) Permission for other ancillary development including the provision of accessible and EV parking and additional landscaping. Details...
870m 30/04/2025 N/A Leeside AFC Wallingstown Little Island Co Cork Permission for re-development works, namely:- 1) Construction of an artificial grass playing pitch. 2) Proposed new ball stop fencing. 3) Proposed new floodlighting (3 no. @ 18.3m high and 4 no. @ 8.5m high). 4) Extension to existing car park area with gated access to proposed artificial pitch. 5) Associated site works. Details...
710m 13/03/2025 Conditional Permission 'E-Park' the former Mitsui Denman Site Wallingstown and Inchera (townlands) Little Island Co. Cork A 7-year planning permission is sought by Lidl Ireland GmbH for the construction of a Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) and all ancillary site development works at an approx. 23-hectare site ‘E-Park’ the former Mitsui Denman Site. The proposed development includes: 1) The construction of the main warehouse and distribution building of approx. 59,710 sqm, which includes predominantly warehouse area (54,260sqm) and ancillary spaces including administrative/office spaces, recycling area and plant rooms. The RDC building has an approximate maximum height of 22.25m. 2) The construction of other external ancillary structures including an electrical substation, drivers WC/lounge, gate house, bike/smoking shelter, sprinkler pump house and 2 no. sprinkler tanks (approximate maximum height of the tanks is 11.4m). 3) The provision of vehicular access to the site via a new access road to connect to the southern arm of the existing roundabout on the R623 and will include the realignment of and tying into existing road/paths on the public road, new entrance walls, signage, landscaping, proposed footpaths and cycle lanes, as well as a new 4-arm 40m ICD roundabout. Access from the roadway and roundabout is also provided to serve future developments on adjacent lands outside the scope of this application. This roadway is currently subject to a live planning application (Cork County Council P.A. ref. 24/6319). 4) The establishment of an internal access roadway, designated pedestrian foot/cycle paths and pedestrian crossings, HGV and staff/visitor parking areas, hardstanding building apron including a total of 139 no. dock levellers located along the north-west, south-west and south-east RDC building elevations. 5) All other ancillary site development works to include the undergrounding and rerouting of existing ESB 38kV and 10kV electricity powerlines, the provision of site fencing, a new controlled gated pedestrian access for staff use onto the existing walkway that runs along the southeastern boundary of the site, new gated maintenance entrance along the southern boundary with the existing walkway, the provision of rooftop PV solar panels of c.24,000 sqm in area on the main warehouse building, site and building signage, lighting, site drainage, and all associated hard and soft landscaping including staff amenity space, boundary treatments, planting and landscaping works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. Details...
860m 17/01/2025 Unconditional Permission Wallingstown Little Island Co. Cork 2 no. data centre buildings on a site formerly occupied by Mitsui Denman. The proposed development provides for the construction of 2 no. data centre buildings as stand alone units (to be built in phases) including ancillary offices with associated structures including a substation building, waste compound, telecoms cabinet (PoP Cabinet) new access off the R623 to provide for independent access, car park, external generator & transformer areas to the west of the proposed data centre and all ancillary works. The proposal will modify part of permission granted under 16/5011, for a data centre development changing the permitted data centre building DC3 from 1 permitted building to 2 no. buildings and associated works. Extension of Duration to Permission granted under Planning Ref. No. 17/5895 & 22/6358. Details...
360m 06/12/2024 Conditional Permission 'E-Park' the former Mitsui Denman Site Wallingstown Little Island Co.Cork Permission for a new access road and all ancillary development at ‘E-park’ the former Mitsui Denman site, (1) a new access road with a 7.5m wide 2-lane carriageway, and a 1.5m wide verge, 2m wide footpath, 2m wide cycle track and 2m landscaped strip to either side of the carriageway, to connect to the existing southern arm of the existing roundabout on the R623, with kerb realignment at the existing roundabout to facilitate HGV swept paths, (2) new entrance walls, signage, and piers, with associated landscaping, to either side of the new access road, (3) proposed shared pedestrian and cycle area to either side of the new access road to tie into the existing pedestrian and cycle lanes on the R623, (4) new totem sign (6m in height) on a concrete pad, with 1.9m logo and 3.3m high wall pillars, (5) proposed 7.3m wide access to future development lands to the west, (6) proposed 7.3m wide access to future development lands to the east, (7) proposed 4-arm 40m ICD roundabout with shared pedestrian and cycle routes. 3no. arms of the proposed roundabout will serve future developments, including a proposed warehouse/distribution centre development to be located to the south of the proposed development site, which is subject to a separate planning application, and (8) all site development, public lighting, drainage and landscaping works Details...
320m 06/09/2024 CONDITIONAL Little Island Industrial Estate Wallingstown Little Island Co. Cork Permission for extension to North/rear of existing industrial building and all associated site works. Details...
0m 24/05/2024 N/A Inchera Industrial Estate Inchera Little Island Co Cork Permission for erection of a 6m high free standing support structure to display a 3m high x 10m wide signage to be made visible to road users along the new Wallingstown N25 link road and erection of a 4m high x 10m wide fixed signage to the gable end (west side) of the BASF In-take building, to be made visible to road users along the R623. The proposed works are within close proximity of Cork Harbor SPA (004030). IPC licence P0052-02. Details...

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