Belview Port Gorteens , & Drumdowney Upper , Co. Kilkenny

May 12 2025

Application Received

Jul 04 2025

Further Info. Requested

Nov 10 2025

Further Info. Received

Dec 05 2025

Decision

Dec 07 2025

Decision Due

Jan 16 2026

Granted

Jan 15 2031

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 12 / 05 / 2025
Kilkenny County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for the extension of the existing access road that provides access to lands located at Belview Port, Gorteens & Drumdowney Upper, Co. Kilkenny. The proposed development works will consist of the extension of the existing access service road, construct a new clear span bridge structure, ancillary service connections, landscaping and associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will accompany this application

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