Tullagreen and Carrigtohill Carrigtwohill Co.Cork
Proposed development
Permission for alterations and revisions to the previously approved planning reference number 22/4839. The proposed changes include a reduction in the size of the T7 building and an expansion of the pump house footprint (total 5.6m2 increase in total floor area). Modifications to the permanent bridge are also proposed, involving adjustments to its external materials and dimensions. Site-wide landscaping updates are planned, along with the installation of high-level signage on the IC4 production building. Minor adjustments to the type, size and placement of doors and windows are proposed for the IC4 production building, central utility building, drum store and foam deluge building. The application also includes the relocation of the southeast gate and detailing of the cycle route. Finally, alterations to plant, machinery, and tanks to the IC4 production building, yard area and fire water tank areas are part of this proposal. The proposed development is located on an existing manufacturing site which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The site is also subject to both an Industrial Emissions License and an Integrated Pollution Control License, regulated by the environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A Natura Impact Statement and Appropriate Assessment Screening Report is submitted to the Planning Authority with this Application.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 18 Jun 2025
Timeline
Application received
8 Jan 2025
Decision due
18 Jun 2025
Decision: conditional
18 Jun 2025
Grant issued
29 Jul 2025
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Permission for construction of 2 no. single-storey warehouse buildings (Unit 1 and Unit 2) with part first floor ancillary offices, each served with 2 no. sloped loading bays with retractable dock canopies, and a level forklift access; 2 no. bin stores; car parking and cycle parking; new access from the L7008, with entrance walls, signage, piers and a security gate; and all associated site development, drainage, landscaping and boundary treatment works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application.
GE Healthcare Ireland Limited intends to apply to the Planning Authority mentioned above for permission for a development consisting of the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic plant with an approximate capacity of 400.2 kWp DC and 345 kVA AC, located within the GE Healthcare campus at IDA Business Park, Terry’s Land and Tullagreen Townlands, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 AV60. The proposed development will comprise 920 photovoltaic modules, each rated at 435 Wp, covering an approximate area of 2,315 square metres, within a total application site area of approximately 0.37 hectares, installed on a fixed East West mounting structure with a height of approximately 0.8 metres at the lower edge and 1.38 metres at the upper edge. The development will also include underground direct current and alternating current cabling, string inverters, galvanised steel support structures, earthing infrastructure and associated electrical works. The system will connect directly to the existing on site switchgear, with no requirement for a transformer cabin. All works will take place within the GE Healthcare landholding. The development will include minor civil works, trenching and reinstatement and all associated site and environmental works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the office of the relevant Planning Authority. 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.
The development consisting of the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic plant with an approximate capacity of 400.2 kWp DC and 345 kVA AC, located within the GE Healthcare campus at IDA Business Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 AV60. The proposed development will comprise 920 photovoltaic modules, each rated at 435 Wp, covering an approximate area of 2,315 square metres, within a total application site area of approximately 0.37 hectares, installed on a fixed East West mounting structure with a height of approximately 0.8 metres at the lower edge and 1.38 metres at the upper edge. The development will also include underground direct current and alternating current cabling, string inverters, galvanised steel support structures, earthing infrastructure and associated electrical works. The system will connect directly to the existing on site switchgear, with no requirement for a transformer cabin. All works will take place within the GE Healthcare landholding. The development will include minor civil works, trenching and reinstatement and all associated site and environmental works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority in connection with the application described above. 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.
Permission for the construction of a single storey utilities building, 1 no. buffer tank, a 2m high retaining wall to the north, south and west of the proposed development and associated site works at the existing facility. The proposed development is for modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The establishment holds an Industrial Emissions licence that is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all the regulatory requirements under existing licence condition.
Permission for the construction of a new single storey utilities building and associated site works at the existing facility at Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45KD29. The proposed development is for modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The establishment holds an Industrial Emissions licence that is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all the regulatory requirements under existing licence condition.
Permission for the construction of an electrical compound and associated site development works. The proposed electrical compound will include an ESB control building, Merck customer building, 2 no. 38kV transformers and all ancillary bunds, equipment, access roads, lighting and fencing. The proposed development is for a new build on an existing manufacturing establishment site to which the Major Accident Directive applies. The Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority. The establishment holds an Industrial Emissions Licence that is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the proposed development the site will remain in compliance with all regulatory requirements under existing licence condition.