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Little Island Industrial Estate Wallingstown Little Island Co. Cork

Sep 02 2025

Application Received

Dec 17 2025

Decision

Dec 18 2025

Decision Due

Jan 30 2026

Granted
  • Submitted: 02 / 09 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission for Retention
  • Application Status:
    Application Closed
  • Council Decision:
    Conditional Permission (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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

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690m 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...
700m 27/05/2026 Grant with Conditions Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences Unlimited Company, Wallingstown, Little Island, T45 P666 Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences Unlimited Company intends to apply to Cork County Council for full planning permission for construction of a new single storey industrial building for storage, incorporating an mcc and plant room and all ancillary site services at the existing facility at Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork. The proposed development is for modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The establishment is subject to an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control License and is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all regulatory requirements under existing license condition. Details...
870m 22/05/2026 Grant with Conditions Kilcool, Kilcoolishal, Factory Hill, Glanmire, Co. Cork, T45 F244 Permission for proposed alterations to existing vehicular site entrance and access driveway, serving the existing residential site. Details...
700m 01/05/2026 N/A Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork, T45P663 Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences Unlimited Company intends to apply to Cork County Council for full planning permission for the construction of a new single storey industrial building, incorporating an mcc room and all ancillary site services and associated site works at the existing facility at Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork. The proposed development is for modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The establishment is subject to an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control License and is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all regulatory requirements under existing license condition. Details...
950m 24/04/2026 Grant with Conditions Brandon, Factory Hill, Kilcoolishal, Glanmire, Cork, T45AY98 Permission for retention for the demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a new single storey dwelling (change of plans to that permitted under 24/6394). The new single storey dwelling has been constructed to include single storey extensions to south and west elevations, changes to the existing dwelling elevations, modification of the existing roof structure and all associated site development works as granted under 24/6394. Details...
770m 13/04/2026 Grant with Conditions Eastgate Business Park, Eastgate Road, Kilcoolishal, Little Island, Co. Cork. Permission for the construction of a 2-storey office building (with an option for internal subdivision to provide up to 2 no. units) and 1 no. single storey retail unit, and all associated site development works including access, car and bicycle parking, and bin stores. Details...
910m 30/03/2026 Grant with Conditions The Wilderness, Factory Hill, Kilcoolishal, Glanmire, Co. Cork. T45 W016 Permission for Retention for the construction of a single storey detached domestic storage garage and all associated site works. Details...
660m 19/03/2026 Grant with Conditions Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences Unlimited Company, Wallingstown, Little Island, T45 P666 Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences Unlimited Company intends to apply to Cork County Council for full planning permission for the construction of an extension to the existing staircore by adding an additional storey to facilitate a stairs from level 3 to roof level to provide safe roof access along with the construction of a plant support platform and screening on the existing roof of the Dryer Building at the existing facility at Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork. The proposed development is for modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The establishment is subject to an Integrated Pollution Prevention and a Control License and is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all regulatory requirements under existing license condition. Details...
780m 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...
930m 19/02/2026 Grant with Conditions Evergreen Business Park, Wallingstown, Little Island The construction of 2 no. light industry/warehousing units (change of plan of the development permitted under 21/6427 (ABP-313508-22)), as amended under 24/5427). The change of plan proposes the subdivision of 1 no. single-storey light industry/warehousing unit (Unit B2) to provide 2 no. light single-storey industry/warehousing units (units B2 & B3). The proposed unit B2 will include an ancillary two-storey office area with associated new entrance door and fire escape door at ground floor and new fenestration on the ground and first floor north and east elevations. The proposed unit B3 will include an additional floor (2nd floor) and a corresponding increase in height of the roof to the permitted ancillary two-storey office area, with the parapet to match the permitted building parapet height, and additional fenestration on the second floor north, south and east elevations. The proposed development will also include amendments to the permitted cladding on the east elevation; additional signage to the north and east elevations; modifications to the permitted cycle parking, and all site development and drainage works. Details...
780m 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...
660m 06/02/2026 N/A Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences Unlimited Company, Wallingstown, Little Island, T45 P666 Janssen Pharmaceutical Sciences Unlimited Company intends to apply to Cork County Council for full planning permission for the construction of an extension to the existing staircore by adding an additional storey to facilitate a stairs from level 3 to roof level to provide safe roof access along with the construction of a plant support platform and screening on the existing roof of the Dryer Building at the existing facility at Wallingstown, Little Island, Co. Cork. The facility is subject to an Integrated Pollution Prevention and a Control License. Details...
0m 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...
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480m 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...
820m 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...
850m 05/09/2025 Grant with Conditions the Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic, Eastgate Retail Park, Eastgate Road, Kilcoolishal,, Little Island, Co. Cork. The continuation of use of the health and wellbeing clinic permitted by Cork County Council Reference 23/4485 (as amended by Cork County Council Reference 24/4634). Details...
480m 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...
660m 02/07/2025 Conditional Permission Eastgate Business Park Eastgate Drive Kilcoolishal Little Island, Co. Cork Permission for the construction of 1 no. 4 storey office building, a single storey canteen extension and a link corridor between the proposed office building and existing Island Hall office building and all associated ancillary works including modifications to existing car parking areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, plant (including solar panels at roof level), signage, 1 no. bin store and smoking shelter and 1 no. substation and meter room. Details...

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