IDA Industrial Estate, Anngrove Townland, Carrigtohill, Co. Cork, T45 K202

We, McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd., intend to apply for permission for development on lands at Fota Retail & Business Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. The development will consist of the proposed relocation of the existing c.14.8 metre totem sign from the eastern side of the entrance/access road to the western side of the entrance/access road, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.

Permission for construction of a single storey drive-thru restaurant including the ancillary sale of hot food for consumption off the premises with an associated corral area, elevational signage, car parking including accessible parking spaces, grill bays, EV charging spaces, bicycle parking, a height restrictor, customer order points with associated canopies, totem signage, free-standing signage, banner frames and digital menu boards, plant and PV panels at roof level, ESB substation and kiosk, landscaping including outdoor furniture/seating area with parasols, boundary treatments, lighting, new vehicular access onto the existing internal access road, and all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.

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 will consist of the following: the installation of ground mounted Photovoltaic Panels on existing lands, a cabin structure, connection to existing facility electrical infrastructure, together with all ancillary site development works at Stryker Ireland Limited (Anngrove), IDA Business Park, Anngrove, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and 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 offices of the Planning Authority. An Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive(EU)2023/2024) 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.

Fournier Laboratories Ireland Ltd. (AbbVie), intend to apply for Planning Permission for an amendment to a previously permitted development (Planning Reference: 25/6841) to carry out the following works: (a) Install of a Retaining Wall to part perimeter to facilitate the bulk excavation. (b) Construction of a Single Storey Stores Building (Total Floor Area = 483m2). (c) New Internal Access Road & Hardstanding Area to the Proposed Stores Building and all associated site works at their Existing Production Facility at Fournier Laboratories Ireland Ltd. (AbbVie), IDA Industrial Estate, Anngrove Townland, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. The development is covered by an Existing Industrial Emissions Directive Licence Number P1046-01. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this 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.

PMCG Consulting Engineers and Project Management Ltd, 77 Main Street Macroom (026 24123) on behalf of UN1F1ED2 Global Packaging Group, intend to apply for Planning Permission for the construction of an extension to the existing industrial building and all associated site works on the site of their existing facility at IDA Business & Technology Park, Anngrove, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 KW29 The proposed development includes: (1) Construction of new extension to North and West elevation of existing industrial building (circa 3925.68m2) (2) Extension of southern car park facilities to include 23 additional no. of spaces car spaces. (3) The modification existing internal access roadway, and extension to existing hardstanding building apron including a total 1 no dock levellers located on the east elevation. (4) Relocation of existing smoking shelter. (5) Construction of open timber store to northeast of the building circa 20.64 sq.m. (6) All other ancillary site development works.