Intel Ireland Limited, Collinstown Leixlip Blakestown Kellystown, Collinstown Industrial Park
Proposed development
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
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 21 May 2026
Timeline
Application received
27 Mar 2026
Decision due
21 May 2026
Decision: conditional
21 May 2026
Grant issued
26 Jun 2026
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for the proposed development consists of the construction of link structures with associated plant and equipment, for the conveyance of materials, between existing FAB 10, FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities, as described herein: (1) An elevated link structure located between FAB 10 and Fab 14 manufacturing facilities, sized approximately 350 square metres and approximately 10.5 metres high and located approximately 7 metres above ground, housing plant and equipment, together with roof mounted plant and equipment. (2) An elevated link structure located between FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities, sized approximately 550 square metres and approximately 10.5 metres high and located approximately 7 metres above ground, housing plant and equipment, together with roof mounted plant and equipment. (3) Minor modifications to existing FAB 10, FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities arising from the proposed link structures, including items of plant and roof mounted equipment. 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.
the construction of link structures with associated plant and equipment, for the conveyance of materials, between existing FAB 10, FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities, as described herein: (1) An elevated link structure located between FAB 10 and FAB 14 manufacturing facilities, sized approximately 350 square metres and approximately 10.5 metres high and located approximately 7 metres above ground, housing plant and equipment, together with roof mounted plant and equipment. (2) An elevated link structure located between FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities, sized approximately 550 square metres and approximately 10.5 metres high and located approximately 7 metres above ground, housing plant and equipment, together with roof mounted plant and equipment. (3) Minor modifications to existing FAB 10, FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities arising from the proposed link structures, including items of plant and roof mounted equipment. 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
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.
for additions, replacements and modifications to existing industrial facilities located at Collinstown, Leixlip, Blakestown, Kellystown, Collinstown Industrial Park, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The proposed development consisting of additions and modifications to the previously permitted (KCC Reg. Ref. 19/1054) and partially completed development, which incorporates a new Utility Building. The proposed development also includes other buildings, plant and equipment to be located North of Fab 10 and Fab 24. The proposed development is comprised of the following: (1) A Utility Building sized approximately 561 square metres approximately 10 metres high, housing plant and equipment and also including adjacent yard-based plant and equipment, consisting of a 16-metre-high storage tank approximately 3 metres in diameter, housing for electrical controls and external pipework. Also including a 4-metre-high acoustic screen, additional pipe bridges, all located north of Fab 10. (2) An elevated single-storey extension to the existing electrical building located north-west of Fab 10 sized 60 square metres approximately and 8.5 metres high approximately and a local connecting pipe bridge. (3) A building ancillary to the Fab 10 Reverse Osmosis Deionised Water (RODI) building located north of Fab 10 sized 75 square metres approximately and 7.9 metres high approximately including an Air Handling Unit, approximately 3.1 metre high located on the roof. (4) 2 no. tanks, each sized approximately 20.4 metres high and approximately 4.6 metres in diameter. 1no. located in the yard to the north of Fab 10 and 1no. located in the yard north of Fab 24. (5) The proposed development also includes minor modifications to site works, access road, underground surface water retention features, additional underground utilities, site lighting, pipe bridges, roof mounted equipment and internal roadworks. The application relates to a modification to a development which comprises or is for the purpose of an activity requiring an industrial emissions license under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. This application relates to development consisting of the modifications to an establishment within the meaning of the Major Accidents Directive (i.e. a COMAH / Seveso site).
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