Inchinashingane Macroom Co. Cork

Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Limited, intends to apply to the above-named Planning Authority for planning permission for a development at lands located immediately to the east of the existing Danone Factory, Inchinashingane, Macroom, Co. Cork, P12 XW40. Planning permission was previously granted by Cork County Council on 21 June 2024 under Planning Register Reference 23/05350 for a ground mounted solar photovoltaic development on the site. The current application seeks permission for a revised solar photovoltaic development, due to changes in the size and layout of the proposed installation. The proposed development will consist of the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array with an approximate capacity of 7.50 MWp (approximately 6.00 MW), comprising approximately 11,816 photovoltaic panels within a site area of approximately 11.43 hectares. The photovoltaic panels will be mounted on steel support tables fixed into the ground, arranged in rows, set at an inclined angle of 15 degrees. The mounting structures will have a typical maximum height of approximately 3.8 metres and a minimum height of approximately 0.8 metres above ground level. The development will include associated inverters, transformers, underground direct current and alternating current cabling, internal access tracks, perimeter security fencing with wildlife access points, CCTV where required, drainage works, and all associated site development works. The development will also include a temporary construction compound and welfare facilities during the construction phase. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Limited currently operates under an Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Licence (IPCC Licence) and an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence (IED) 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. Where 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.

We, PMCG Consulting Engineers & Project Management Ltd 77 Main Street Macroom (026 24123) on behalf of Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd, intend to apply for Planning permission for the Construction of an Advanced Medical Nutrition (AMN) Production Facility and all associated site works on the site of their existing manufacturing facility at Inchinashingane, Macroom, Co. Cork The Development will consist of: a An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application, and the EIAR and 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 offices of the Planning Authority. The development relates to an activity in relation to which a revised Industrial Emissions Licence is required.

Planning permission was previously granted by Cork County Council on 21 June 2024 under Planning Register Reference 23/05350 for a ground mounted solar photovoltaic development on the site. The current application seeks permission for a revised solar photovoltaic development, due to changes in the size and layout of the proposed installation. The proposed development will consist of the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array with an approximate capacity of 7.50 MWp (approximately 6.00 MW), comprising approximately 11,816 photovoltaic panels within a site area of approximately 11.43 hectares. The photovoltaic panels will be mounted on steel support tables fixed into the ground, arranged in rows, set at an inclined angle of 15 degrees. The mounting structures will have a typical maximum height of approximately 3.8 metres and a minimum height of approximately 0.8 metres above ground level. The development will include associated inverters, transformers, underground direct current and alternating current cabling, internal access tracks, perimeter security fencing with wildlife access points, CCTV where required, drainage works, and all associated site development works. The development will also include a temporary construction compound and welfare facilities during the construction phase. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Limited currently operates under an Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Licence (IPCC Licence) and an Industrial Emissions Directive Licence (IED) This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413). It is important to note that the planning application may be subject to Section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. Where 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.

1. Permission for completion and retention of the single storey extensions on the western and southern elevation of the existing electrical switch room 'Building A' 2. Permission for retention of the single storey spare sparts store ' Building B' 3. Permission for retention of the single storey air compressor room 'Building C' 4. Permission for retention of the single storey air compressor room ' Building D' 5. Permission for retention of the outdoor seating area and associated canopy on the western elevation of the existing canteen. All on the site of their existing Baby Food production Facility at Inchinashingane, Macroom, Co. Cork. The application relates to a development for the purpose of an activity requiring an Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Licence.

1. Permission for completion and retention of the single storey extensions on the western and southern elevation of the existing electrical switch room “Building A” 2. Permission for retention of the single storey spare sparts store “ Building B” 3. Permission for retention of the single storey air compressor room “Building C” 4. Permission for retention of the single storey air compressor room “ Building D” 5. Permission for retention of the outdoor seating area and associated canopy on the western elevation of the existing canteen. All on the site of their existing baby Food production Facility at Inchinashingane, Macroom, Co. Cork.

Permission to carry out the following on the lands to the east of their existing baby food production facility. 1) construction of a new hard standing compound. The compound to be secured with 2.9m high palisade fence, 2) installation of 6MW (3x2MW) of Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) stationary standby generators for emergency electricity generation, each generator is enclosed in a weatherproof container (3.710m high x 14.6m long x 3.65m wide), 3) installation of 3 no. transformers within the compound and associated cabling, 4) installation of 2 no. bunded fuel storage tanks (5.15m long x 2.3m wide x 2.4m high), 5) extension to the existing western concrete roadway within the Nutricia site to access the compound, 6) All associated site works and interconnecting underground cabling. The electricity generated will be used by the Nutricia Infant Nutrition site, during times of interrupted electrical supply from the national grid. Nutricia Infant Nutrition currently operates under an Integrated Pollution, Prevention and Control Licence