The site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha., The proposed de
Proposed development
A 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. - The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. - The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development.
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16 Jan 2026
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a minor extension to the existing FAB34 manufacturing building (as permitted under Kildare County Council Reg. Ref. 19/91 and AN Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. PL09.30467), the addition of a vehicular bridge, modifications to existing internal road layout all to the south west of the Intel site and 2no. entrance signs at the existing south west entrances to the Intel Leixlip campus from the R148. The proposed minor modifications and reconfigurations comprise: (1) Extension and alterations to the permitted FAB34 Manufacturing Building. This will result in a single storey elevated extension to the existing building, approximately 141 square metres and approximately 25.7 metres in height, to the loading dock area to the south west of the existing FAB34 Manufacturing building on the west side of the Intel site. (2) The addition of a new vehicular bridge, approximately 236 square metres, connecting the new loading dock to the grade-level road to the south of the FAB34 manufacturing building. (3) Addition of ancillary truck turning area, approximately 1,830 square metres, at the connection point of the new proposed vehicular bridge. (4) Modifications to permitted landscaping layout, site lighting and drainage system. (5) The addition of 2no. monument type entrance signs, approximately 1.6 metres high and 2.5 metres wide at the 2no. south west entrances to the Intel site off the R148. This application consists of a variation to a previously permitted development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. This is a site to which the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 209 of 2015) applies
a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC (shown in purple) is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC (shown in blue) is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. There are two Protected Structures located within the application area of the Leixlip cable route, Deey Bridge and Lock (RPS B06-14) and Sandford Bridge (RPS B06-16). The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC (shown in orange) and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: - Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; - All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application
additions, alterations and modification to existing/permitted industrial facilities. The proposed development comprises of the following: 1. An extension to plant and equipment associated with FAB 34 located on an existing/permitted concrete slab to the rear of FAB 34. The development also comprises a modification to the proposed Boiler and Chiller Building to facilitate this development reducing its enclosed area from 22,188 square metres to 19,208 square metres. 2. The proposed equipment comprises 9 no. holding and treatment tanks located in a sealed reinforced concrete bund sized 542 square metres approximately together with associated pumps, pipe bridges and equipment. The tanks vary in height from 5 metres to 9 metres approximately. 3. The permitted (ABP Ref. Pl. 09.304672-19 / KCC Reg. Ref. 1991) two storey Boiler and Chiller Building is reduced by 2,980 square metres approximately, including modifications to the existing elevations, relocated escape stairs and miscellaneous layout modifications. The height of the modified facility will match the existing building height at 24.5 metres. 4. The works also include modifications to site works, underground utilities, roof mounted equipment and site lighting and a louvred screen wall approximately 85 metres in length, as an extension to the existing 8.5-metre-high elevational screen located on top of the Boundary wall to the rear of the Boiler and Chiller Building. 5. Erection of 2 no. ground level, illuminated monument signs at the main east and west vehicular entrances to the site from the R148. Both signs are 1.5 metres high and 2.4 metres wide approximately. 6. Illumination (internally) of 1 no. replacement building sign to the south elevation of the IR6 Building. The sign is 1.4 metres high and 3.3 metres wide approximately and is mounted so that the top of the sign is approximately 0.5 metres below for the parapet level of IR6. This application consists of a variation to a previously permitted development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 )as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. This is a site to which the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 209 of 2015) applies
Single storey detached bungalow, recessed entrance, secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works
modifications to the existing entrance and the existing footpath and cycle lane to the western side of the R449 in order to provide a new left-in left-out vehicular access including pedestrian and cycle access from the R449 to an internal access road for the provision of a temporary contractor's car park to accommodate 109 no. car parking spaces (maximum) for a period of 3 years together with lighting, landscaping and all ancillary site development works
for (1) IR2 Cafeteria Extension. A single storey extension to the west side of the existing IR2 Cafeteria with glazed west, elevation increasing the capacity of the existing cafeteria seating, sized approximately 65 square metres and approximately 6.2 metres high. (2) IR2 Corridor Extension. A single storey extension to the south side of the existing IR2 Cafeteria with glazed south elevation, accommodating a new corridor within IR2 and a new entranced lobby, sized approximately 285 square metres and approximately 6.2 metres high. (3) Site Works. The proposed development utilises existing roads, paths, fencing, site lighting, signage, landscaping and includes miscellaneous siteworks