South of the Kilkenny IDA Business and Technology Park, Loughboy, Kilkenny
Proposed development
An extension of the existing industrial building (for the purpose of medical device manufacturing) on site and alterations to the vehicular entrance and car park in the southeastern portion of the site. The proposed extension of the industrial building will comprise the extension of the building southwards by 10.5m, with the extension to the building having an overall height of c. 9.3m. The extension to the building will result in an increase in gross floor area of 1,375 sq.m. in total, and will accommodate additional medical device manufacturing floor space, corridors, and service areas. PV arrays will be provided at roof level. The proposed alterations to the existing vehicular entrance and car parking area comprise site clearance works, a new visitor vehicle entrance with a set down area and 6 no. visitor parking spaces to the southwest of the existing security hut, and the provision of 8 no. additional parking spaces as an extension of the existing car park. The proposed development also includes associated access arrangements and alterations to existing pedestrian and cycle facilities and fire tender route to accommodate the visitor entrance and extension, lighting, bollards, 1 no. additional ‘visitor’ sign, boundary treatments and barriers, alterations to existing landscaping to facilitate the building extension and visitor entrance / parking, alteration to existing roof PV arrays on the existing building to allow for additional roof ventilation ducting to facilitate the building extension, alterations to underground services, and all associated and ancillary works.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Decision due
- 24 Feb 2026
Timeline
Application received
22 Dec 2025
Decision due
24 Feb 2026
Decision: conditional
24 Feb 2026
Grant issued
27 Mar 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
to replace the existing double-sided lightbox within the bus shelter with an advertising display area of 1.8m x 1.2m on each side with a double-sided unit that includes a digital advertising display area of 1.6m x.93m on each side, along with all associated site works and services on the public footpath
The proposed development will comprise the erection of a double-sided, internally illuminated, totem sign measuring 6.5 metres in height and 1.8 metres in width, mounted on a concrete base. The proposed signage will incorporate the retail park name together with tenant directory. The installation of a smaller, directional sign, measuring 1.2m in height and 2.5m in length will also form part of this application. In addition, the development will also include all associated site works including excavation, foundations, electrical connection and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the installation of the proposed totem and directional signage
for development. The proposed development will comprise the erection of a double-sided, internally illuminated, totem sign measuring 6.5 metres in height and 1.8 metres in width, mounted on a concrete base, located at the entrance to Kilkenny Retail and Business Park, Ring Road, Kilkenny. The proposed signage will incorporate the retail park name together with tenant directory. The installation of a smaller, directional sign, measuring 1.2m in height and 2.5m in length will also form part of this application. In addition, the development will also include all associated site works including excavation, foundations, electrical connection and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the installation of the proposed totem and directional signage
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 600 KWp (2,636M2) OF GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV ARRAY AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AND SERVICES. THE GROUND MOUNTED PV ARRAY WILL BE INSTALLED OVER TWO (2) NUMBER PHASES. PHASE 1, WHICH WILL CONSIST OF 300.12KW OF GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV, AND WILL OFFSET KCETB’S MANDATED SUSTAINABILITY AND DECARBONISATION CLIMATE ACTION PLAN TARGETS, (1,318.2M2). PHASE 2, WILL ALSO CONSIST OF ANOTHER 300.12KW OF GROUND MOUNTED SOLAT PV (1,318M2). IT IS ENVISAGED THAT PHASE 2 WILL COMMENCE OVER THE COMING FIVE (5) YEARS. INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS A LANDSCAPE & VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (LVIA), A GLINT & GLARE ASSESSMENT, & A LANDSCAPE MITIGATION PLAN. 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.
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 600 KWp (2,636M2) OF GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV ARRAY AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AND SERVICES. THE GROUND MOUNTED PV ARRAY WILL BE INSTALLED OVER TWO (2) NUMBER PHASES. PHASE 1, WHICH WILL CONSIST OF 300.12KW OF GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV, AND WILL OFFSET KCETB’S MANDATED SUSTAINABILITY AND DECARBONISATION CLIMATE ACTION PLAN TARGETS, (1,318.2M2). PHASE 2, WILL ALSO CONSIST OF ANOTHER 300.12KW OF GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR PV (1,318M2). IT IS ENVISAGED THAT PHASE 2 WILL COMMENCE OVER THE COMING FIVE (5) YEARS. INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS A LANDSCAPE & VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (LVIA), A GLINT & GLARE ASSESSMENT, & A LANDSCAPE MITIGATION PLAN. 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
for (1) a new single storey extension to the front of the existing building (2) a new single storey extension to the side of the existing building (3) part of the existing roof along the side and rear of the building to be raised (4) alterations to the existing external facades including the insertion of new windows (5) new sliding gate and supporting walls (6) internal alterations to include ancillary offices on the ground & first floor levels to the front the existing building and a mezzanine storage area to the rear of the existing building and (7) all associated site works