‘The Square’ Pumping Station , in the Townland of Castlecomer , County Kilkenny

Dec 20 2024

Application Received

Feb 19 2025

Decision

Feb 22 2025

Decision Due

Mar 24 2025

Granted

Mar 23 2030

Expiry (if required)

Submitted: 20 / 12 / 2024
Kilkenny County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

for development. The development will consist of an upgrade to the existing ‘The Square’ Wastewater Pumping Station, comprising the construction of a new below-ground Wastewater Pumping Station and Storm Storage Tank; construction of two above-ground kiosks (Kiosk 01 = 3.6m x 0.8m, 1.8m height, Kiosk 02 = 2m x 2.1m,1.8m height) for the housing of associated equipment, each set on a concrete plinth (1.5m above ground); a ground mounted solar PV array (22m2 total); demolition of existing waste water pumping station and control building and associated screen and inlet chamber; and associated ancillary works including landscaped and hardstanding areas, all on a site of 0.1ha.

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