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Gorteens , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny

Jul 22 2026

Application Received

Sep 15 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 22 / 07 / 2026
Kilkenny County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
NEW APPLICATION
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

for development at the previously permitted Gypsum Board Facility site at Gorteens, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny (Planning Ref. 24/60103 & 26/60202). The development works will consist of the following modifications to previously permitted building - 2no. new electrical rooms; extension to mill building tower; new loading bays canopy and new dock leveller loading bay, ramp, dock leveller room & sprinkler room along with all associated site development works including new car parking spaces

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
1.7km	14/07/2026	N/A	Kilmurry , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny	is being sought to have conditon 4 of retention planning permission granted 25/117 to be removed so as not to restrict the use of the cottage to family members only and to allow the cottage to be sold or let separately	Details...
2.2km	08/06/2026	N/A	townlands of Luffany Murtaghstown Curraghmore , Rathpatrick Ballinlaw and Drumdowney Upper , in County Kilkenny	for a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 35 hectares in the townlands of Luffany, Murtaghstown, Curraghmore, Rathpatrick, Ballinlaw, and Drumdowney Upper in County Kilkenny. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 6 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 5 no. battery storage containers, 1 no. Ring Main Unit, 3 no. weather stations, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, private lands and L-3415, L-3414, L-3433 public roads (including 1 no. Horizontal Directional Drill under the Flour Mill Bridge) to connect solar farm field parcels, security and acoustic fencing, CCTV, access tracks, 3 no. stream/drain deck crossings, 2 no. temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational vehicle access will be via 3 no. entrances from the L-3415. Sections of the proposed underground electrical cabling will traverse the solar farm proposed under Kilkenny County Council Reference 25/60391 / An Coimisiún Pleanála Reference PL10.500967, but will not alter infrastructure proposed under that application. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The NIS includes an assessment of the grid connection for the solar farm project comprising a 110kV electricity substation and ‘loop-in / loop-out’ underground 110kV cable grid connection which will connect into the existing Great Island to Waterford overhead line which has been lodged to An Coimisiún Pleanála (VA10.323985) and is situated in the townland of Rathpatrick, County Kilkenny. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.	Details...
2.2km	03/06/2026	N/A	townlands of Luffany Murtaghstown Curraghmore , Rathpatrick Ballinlaw and Drumdowney Upper , in County Kilkenny	for a 10 Year Planning Permission for a solar farm with a total area of circa 35 hectares in the townlands of Luffany, Murtaghstown, Curraghmore, Rathpatrick, Ballinlaw, and Drumdowney Upper in County Kilkenny. The solar farm will consist of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 6 no. single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, 2 no. single storey spare parts containers, 5 no. battery storage containers, 1 no. Ring Main Unit, 3 no. weather stations, underground electrical ducting and cabling within the development site, private lands and L-3415, L-3414, L-3433 public roads (including 1 no. Horizontal Directional Drill under the Flour Mill Bridge) to connect solar farm field parcels, security and acoustic fencing, CCTV, access tracks, 3 no. stream/drain deck crossings, 2 no. temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development and drainage works. Construction and operational vehicle access will be via 3 no. entrances from the L-3415. Sections of the proposed underground electrical cabling will traverse the solar farm proposed under Kilkenny County Council Reference 25/60391 / An Coimisiún Pleanála Reference PL10.500967, but will not alter infrastructure proposed under that application. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 40 years and planning permission is requested for this duration. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The NIS includes an assessment of the grid connection for the solar farm project comprising a 110kV electricity substation and ‘loop-in / loop-out’ underground 110kV cable grid connection which will connect into the existing Great Island to Waterford overhead line which has been lodged to An Coimisiún Pleanála (VA10.323985) and is situated in the townland of Rathpatrick, County Kilkenny. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply	Details...
1.1km	25/05/2026	N/A	Ballyvalla , Gorteens , Slieverue	for a workshop building circa 60 metres long and 30 metres wide, 14.75m high to ridge, roof mounted solar panels and an ancillary building incorporating offices, sanitary facilities, changing and drying areas. Site works comprising paved yard areas, retaining walls, a paved access route, entrance alterations, drainage works and related site development works	Details...
140m	07/04/2026	CONDITIONAL	Gorteens , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny	for development at the previously permitted Gypsum Board Facility site at Gorteens, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny (Planning Ref. 24/60103). The development works will consist of alterations to the permitted surface water management network, including a revised surface water drainage network, infiltration basin, boundary treatments, landscaping, and all associated site development works.	Details...
2.8km	16/03/2026	CONDITIONAL	ESB Telecoms Ltd Telecommunications Site , Minaun Hill Cheekpoint , Faithlegg Co. Waterford.	the development will consist of a 6-metre stub tower extension to the existing 5.2-metre-high telecommunications stub tower structure installed on the existing two-story radio station (overall height to be 20.1 metres), carrying antennae and dishes, along with ancillary equipment and all ancillary works.	Details...
1.9km	04/02/2026	CONDITIONAL	'Old Farmhouse' , Kilmurry Lane , Slieverue	for (1) the conversion of an existing partially enclosed agricultural barn to fully enclosed store and (2) addition of various window and door opes to the enclosed store	Details...
3km	09/01/2026	CONDITIONAL	Curraghmore , County Kilkenny , Kilkenny	to construct an extension to the side and front of an existing dwelling, garage, new domestic splayed entrance and driveway and all associated site development works	Details...
3km	02/01/2026	N/A	Curraghmore , County Kilkenny , Kilkenny	to construct an extension to the side and front of an existing dwelling, garage, new domestic splayed entrance and driveway and all associated site development works	Details...
2.1km	11/12/2025	CONDITIONAL	Kilmurry , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny	for the construction of fully serviced dwelling, domestic garage and associated works situated	Details...
2.4km	23/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Murtaghstown , Slieverue , Co Kilkenny	for the construction of dwelling house, domestic garage, site entrance and all associated site works	Details...
380m	16/11/2025	CONDITIONAL	Belview Port , Gorteens , Co. Kilkenny	for a development at this site. The development will consist of alterations to a previously permitted development (Planning Ref. 2560233) and will include the following: • Construction of additional 428m2 of single storey bulk storage to Block B. • Relocation of some door openings and inclusion of additional doors to the rear in Block B, • Construction of a new single-storey staff canteen/office building (floor area 34.8m²), • Construction of a new single-storey ESB substation (floor area 18.5m²), and • All associated and ancillary site works	Details...
1.7km	20/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Kilmurry , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny	for new front porch, new pitched roof and window to previously granted flat roof gable extension new gable window to side elevation with new tiled roof to replace existing slated roof to entire structure. Replace all existing windows and new rear door to rear elevation. Connect bathroom foul drainage to existing public mains drainage with all associated site works.	Details...
2.3km	13/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Larkfield , Kilmurry , Slieverue	to erect a single storey dwelling, detached garage, sewage treatment system and all ancillary site works.	Details...
2.7km	06/10/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ballinlaw , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny	for the construction of a single-storey dwelling house, on site treatment-system, New vehicular access and all site and ancillary works	Details...
1.2km	30/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	IDA Science and Technology Park , Gorteens Port Road , Slieverue Co. Kilkenny	Tirlán Ireland are applying for retention permission for the following existing development. The Existing Development consists of two existing groundwater abstraction wells and associated works for the purpose of water abstraction to serve the existing Facility's Milk Processing Plant (Planning Ref - 12/324). The Existing Development includes the following elements: Two lined boreholes drilled to the required depth; Submersible pumps and associated pipework and cabling; Surface features including cabinets containing the well head, valves and pipework and the electrical services and controls for the pumps; Gated security fencing each cabinet enclosure. An Appropriate Assessment Stage 1 - Screening Report and Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report will be submitted with the Application.	Details...
2.1km	21/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	The Glen , Faithlegg , Co Waterford	two number existing single storey shed building, courtyard and associated site works.	Details...
2.1km	18/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Murtaghstown , Slieverue , Co. Kilkenny	to erect a one and half storey dwelling house, detached domestic garage, sewage treatment system and all ancillary works	Details...
2.1km	31/07/2025	N/A	The Glen , Faithlegg , Co. Waterford	two number existing single storey shed buildings, courtyard and associated site works	Details...

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