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Ireland's biggest construction and infrastructure projects, from the first filing

Ireland's largest construction and infrastructure projects: every consent application accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAR) since 2017, across all consent regimes (An Coimisiún Pleanála, foreshore, roads, rail, waste). The major schemes, geocoded, with the applicant and the consent link.

The largest of these are consented directly by An Coimisiún Pleanála, the national planning body that replaced An Bord Pleanála.

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Louth County Council · 18 Aug 2024

Ballymakenny Developments Ltd

112 no. dwellings, comprised of 100 no. 2 storey, 3 & 4 bed houses, & 12 no. apartments/ duplex units & all associated site works

Apartments
"Listoke", east of Ballymakenny Road, in townlands of Greenbatter & Yellowbatter, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Cork County Council · 15 Aug 2024

Private applicant

The construction of a single 4.3MW wind turbine at Hovione Ltd. facility in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, inclusive of underground connection to new on-site electrical building, and associated infrastructure.

Wind Energy
Hovione Ltd., Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland P43 DY23 Linear development
Clare County Council · 15 Aug 2024

EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

7 no. turbines, 38kV substation, battery energy storage system, upgrades to existing tracks/roads and provision of new roads, underground electrical cabling, and associated works and infrastructure.

Battery StorageGrid Infrastructure
The site is located in the townlands of Kilbane, Killeagy (Ryan), Shannaknock, Killeagy (Stritch), Killeagy (Goonan), Ballymoloney, Magherareagh and Lackareagh Beg, Co. Clare.Ref 24/60411
EPA portal
Cavan County Council · 11 Aug 2024

Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Ltd

1. Installation of additional milk intake bay & associated site entrance alterations, 2 no milk silos and 1 no silo for water re-use, 2. Extension and alterations to staff car park to rear of existing staff canteen, 3. Site layout alterations

Milking ParlourExtension
Church Street, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 11 Aug 2024

Private applicant

The Construction of a railway approximately 18.8 kilometres in length which is mostly underground, 16 stations including 11 underground, 3,000 space park and ride, depot, associated works and other infrastructural modifications.

Roads Transport
An 18.8km north south route between Lissenhall Little and Grand Parade, Dublin: via Swords (R132), Dublin Airport, Dardistown, Glasnevin, O'Connell Street, Tara Street and St. Stephens Green. Linear development
Kildare County Council · 11 Aug 2024

Herbata Limited

10-year permission for development consisting of the construction of a Data Centre Campus comprising 6 no. two storey Data Centre Buildings, an administration/management building, car parking, landscaping, energy infrastructure and other associated works.

LandscapingData Centre
Townlands of Halverstown, Jigginstown and Newhall at Naas, County Kildare
Dublin City Council · 7 Aug 2024

Waterside Block 9 Developments Ltd

construction of a residential scheme arranged in 3 No. blocks (identified as Blocks A, B and C) ranging in height from 6 No. to 25 No. storeys overover a double-level basement (with ancillary facilities); and an amendment to a permitted commercial block

City Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
Cork County Council · 5 Aug 2024

Tullacondra Green Energy Limited

9-turbine wind farm (40.5MW), new access tracks & upgrade of existing access tracks, on-site substation, underground grid connection to Mallow 110 kilovolt substation, on-site meteorological mast, site drainage, biodiversity mitigations and enhancements.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Proposed development (Wind farm) on a site in the townlands of Polnareagha & Ardskeagh (Templemary E.D.) and Tullacondra & Croughta, (Kilmaclenine E.D.), Co Cork. Grid connection 13.5km to boundary of Mallow substation.Ref 24/05503
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 31 Jul 2024

Private applicant

An application for Substitute Consent for the continuation of existing quarrying works, consisting of the extraction and grading of stone for the building industry, and all associated site development works at Drumbeagh, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal.

Drumbeagh, Mountcharles, Co. DonegalRef ABP-318082-23
EPA portal
Kildare County Council · 29 Jul 2024

Herbata Limited

10-year permission for development consisting of the construction of a Data Centre Campus comprising 6 no. two storey Data Centre Buildings, an administration/management building, car parking, landscaping, energy infrastructure and other associated works

LandscapingData Centre
Townlands of Halverstown, Jigginstown and Newhall at Naas, County Kildare
Fingal County Council · 28 Jul 2024

Marshall Yards Development Company Limited

197 no. dwellings 2 no. commercial units, open space, on a site of c. 7.15 hectares

within the townlands of ‘Clonard or Folkstown Great’, and ‘Clogheder’, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council · 25 Jul 2024

Liscove Limited

Large-Scale Residential Development on a 14.2 ha site consisting of the demolition of existing structures on site, construction of 487 no. residential units, a Neighbourhood Centre including retail, restaurant, creche, cafe and community uses.

DemolitionCommercial FitoutApartments
Wayside, Enniskerry Road and Glenamuck Road, Kilternan, Dublin 18
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 25 Jul 2024

Bord na Móna Energy Limited

The development for which substitute consent is being sought consists of peat extraction activities and all ancillary works. Full description described in public notice provided.

The Application Site is located 2.5 km south-southeast of Delvin, 3.7km east of Raharney and 2.2km west of Ballivor Village. See public notice enclosed for further details.
Kilkenny County Council · 25 Jul 2024

Tesco Ireland Limited

Construction of a mixed residential (80 no. units and an Assisted Care Unit) and retail development (supermarket and café building) with a total gross floor area of 13,165sqm, parking, open space, pedestrian/cycle linkages, landscaping, signage, substation

LandscapingGrid InfrastructureCommercial Fitout
A site measuring c.3.91 hectares, known locally as the former Mart site located at New Road, Castlecomer Road and Old Mart Street, Kilkenny.Ref 24100
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 21 Jul 2024

Bord na Móna Plc

The development for which substitute consent is being sought consists of peat extraction activities and all ancillary works. Full description described in public notice provided.

The Application Site is located 2.5 km south-southeast of Delvin, 3.7km east of Raharney and 2.2km west of Ballivor Village. See public notice enclosed for further details.
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 17 Jul 2024

Dublin Port Company

Development of land on Poolbeg Peninsula for port related uses and construction of a southern port access route comprising of a new bridge across the River Liffey.

Bridges Structures
Dublin Port, River Liffey, Poolbeg Peninsula Linear developmentRef ABP-320250-24
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 16 Jul 2024

Shannon LNG Limited

Two 220kV substations and two 220kV underground cable circuits between the Shannon Technology and Energy Park Power Plant and the existing line cable interface mast near the existing Kilpaddoge substation.

Grid Infrastructure
Located in the townlands of Carhoona, Carhoonakilla, Carhoonakineely, Cockhill, Coolnanoonagh, Farranawana, Kilcolgan Lower, Kilcolgan Upper, Kilpaddoge and Ralappane, County Kerry Linear developmentRef ABP-320300-24
EPA portal
Monaghan County Council · 14 Jul 2024

Private applicant

Mr. Liam McGuirk intends to apply for planning permission to construct 1 No. poultry house together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s) and soiled water tank(s)) and site works (including storm water attenuation).

Slurry StorageIntensive LivestockDrainage FloodAgricultural
Cornacreeve (DED Tullycorbet), Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Mayo County Council · 11 Jul 2024

Private applicant

The demolition of 4 No. broiler chicken houses, feed silos, and utility shed and construction of 4 No replacement broiler chicken houses with a combined capacity for 160,000 birds (40,000 birds per house), and feed silos

Intensive LivestockNew HouseDemolitionGarage Shed
Western Brand Chickens, Hunt's Site, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. F12 YP94Ref 2460452
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 7 Jul 2024

Private applicant

Extension of the existing electrification from Malahide to Drogheda (approx. 37km) including the installation of overhead line equipment & associated substations; infrastructure works to facilitate the increase in service frequency and capacity.

Grid InfrastructureExtension
The proposed development includes modifications to the existing railway line between Dublin City Centre and Drogheda, located in Counties Dublin, Meath and Louth. Linear developmentRef ABP-320164-24
EPA portal
Mayo County Council · 2 Jul 2024

ABO Energy Ireland Ltd

Construction of up to 8 No. wind turbines, 1 No. 38kV electrical substation building, all associated infrastructure and site development works

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Townlands of Keerglen, Ballinglen and BallykinlettraghRef 2460537
EPA portal
Cork County Council · 1 Jul 2024

Keohane Readymix Ltd

Keohane Readymix Ltd. intends to apply for permission to extend existing sand & gravel quarry, including extension of existing internal haulage road to the proposed quarry area. and importation of clean soil & stone for reinstatement purposes.

Groundworks EnablingExtension
Garranecore & Fourcuil tds, Shannonvale, Clonakilty, Co Cork (no eircode exists)
Longford County Council · 30 Jun 2024

Blessington Stone & Concrete Plant Hire Ltd t/a Rhyne Rock

Planning Permission for a total area of 18.6 Ha consisting of the extraction of rock by blasting means down to a level of 20mOD, erection of plant & buildings, landscaping, entrance & acess road construction & restoration works

Landscaping
Rhine, Killoe, Co. Longford
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 30 Jun 2024

Coolpowra Flexgen Limited

The proposed development is a grid connected Energy Storage System (ESS) comprising a long duration energy storage battery plant and synchronous condensor, new access from L8763, internal roads and associated site development works.

Battery Storage
Townlands of Coolpowra, Cooldorragha, Ballynaheskeragh, Gortlusky and Sheeaunrush, County Galway. Eircode H53Y997
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 30 Jun 2024

Coolpowra Flexgen Limited

The proposed development is a 400kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation, all associated High Voltage (HV) electric lines /cables and plant and site development works

Retrofit EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Townlands of Coolpowra, Cooldorragha, Ballynaheskeragh, Gortlusky and Sheeaunrush, County Galway.Eircode H53Y997Ref ABP-320094-24
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 30 Jun 2024

Coolpowra Flexgen Limited

The proposed development is a Reserve Gas-Fired Generator comprising 3No. 385MW Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs) positioned within a building secondary fuel storage, new access from L8763, internal roads, services and associated site development works.

Townlands of Coolpowra, Cooldorragha, Ballynaheskeragh, Gortlusky and Sheeaunrush, County Galway.Eircode H53Y997Ref ABP-320095-24
EPA portal
South Dublin County Council · 30 Jun 2024

Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited

1 storey regional network gateway (RNG) facility with ancillary infrastructure including MV substation, 3 emergency generators, PV panels, and plant equipment

SolarGrid Infrastructure
Profile Park, New Nangor Road (R134), Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Fingal County Council · 26 Jun 2024

Portmarnock Real Estate Developments Limited

Residential Development of 195no. units, public & private open space, & all associated site works & ancillary site development, infrastructural works.

Lands in the townlands of Portmarnock and Maynetown, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 24 Jun 2024

Clonberne Windfarm Limited

A 220kV electrical substation, all associated electrical plant and apparatus and all ancillary works, Underground electrical cabling (220kV), site entrances, joint bays, cable access track, site drainage, tree felling, All ancillary works and apparatus.

Grid Infrastructure
the townlands of Cloonarkan, Clonbern and Laughil, Co. Galway Linear developmentRef ABP-320087-24
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 24 Jun 2024

Clonberne Windfarm Limited

11 no. wind turbines (180m tip height), underground electrical cabling (33kV), upgrades to existing tracks/road and provision of new roads, peat and spoil management, site drainage, biodiversity enhancement and associated works

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
The townlands of Killavoher, Gortagarraun, Cloonarkan, Lomaunaghroe, Clonbern, Ballagh West, Carrowntryla and Lissybroder, Co. Galway.Ref ABP-320089-24
EPA portal
Monaghan County Council · 23 Jun 2024

Private applicant

Mr. Liam McGuirk intends to apply for planning permission to construct 1 No. poultry house together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s) and soiled water tank(s)) and site works (including storm water attenuation).

Slurry StorageIntensive LivestockDrainage FloodAgricultural
Cornacreeve (DED Tullycorbet), Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Cork County Council · 20 Jun 2024

Tullacondra Green Energy Limited

A 9-turbine wind farm (4.5MW), new access tracks & upgrade of existing access tracks, on-site substation, underground grid connection to Mallow 110 kilovolts substation, on-site meteorological mast, site drainage, biodiversity mitigations and enhancements.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Proposed development (Wind farm) on a site in the townlands of Polnareagha & Ardskeagh (Templemary E.D.) and Tullacondra & Croughta, (Kilmaclenine E.D.), Co Cork. Grid connection 13.5km to boundary of Mallow substation. Linear developmentRef 24/05215
Mayo County Council · 20 Jun 2024

Private applicant

Anaerobic digestion facility to produce renewable biomethane, CO2 (which will be captured), and a bio-based fertiliser from organic material

Levally, Cappacurry, and Knocknadrimna, Ballinrobe, Co. MayoRef 2460419
EPA portal
South Dublin County Council · 20 Jun 2024

Google Ireland Limited

Ten-year planning permission is sought for the expansion of existing Google Ireland Limited operations at Grange Castle Business Park South, Dublin, including the development of a 72,400m² data storage facility and supporting infrastructure.

Data Centre
Google Ireland Limited Grange Castle Business Park South Clondalkin, Dublin 22 D22X602
Waterford City and County Council · 16 Jun 2024

Private applicant

Permission for the recycling of construction and demolition materials within the footprint of the existing quarry

Demolition
Woodstock and Kereen Lower, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
Donegal County Council · 16 Jun 2024

Churchill Stone Limited

Permission to extend the extraction/ Quarry area at our facility by 8.35 hectares to include landscaping of Quarry during operational phase and restoration of the Quarry upon completion of extraction along with all other associated site development works.

Landscaping
Keeloges, Churchill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal F92 VW62.
Donegal County Council · 13 Jun 2024

Private applicant

Extension to existing caravan park to provide 22no. additional caravan pitches, open space kick-about area and all associated site works including onsite wastewater treatment system.

Extension
Marblehill and Clonmass, Portnablagh, Co DonegalRef 2460901
EPA portal
Galway County Council · 13 Jun 2024

Coolpowra Flexgen Limited

The proposed ESS facility includes (1) a Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) facility and (2) a Synchronous Condenser (SC), new access from L8763, internal roads and associated site development works

Townlands of Coolpowra, Cooldorragha, Coolnageeragh, Ballynaheskeragh, Gortlusky and Sheeaunrush, County Galway.Eircode H53Y997
Cork County Council · 10 Jun 2024

Keohane Readymix Ltd

Keohane Readymix Ltd. intends to apply for permission to extend existing sand & gravel quarry, including extension of existing internal haulage road to the proposed quarry area. and importation of clean soil & stone for reinstatement purposes.

Groundworks EnablingExtension
Garranecore & Fourcuil tds, Shannonvale, Clonakilty, Co Cork (no eircode exists)
Fingal County Council · 10 Jun 2024

daa Plc

The development will consist of the construction and operation of 950 no. airport staff car parking spaces.

Townland of Harristown, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin 53.42012712410343, -6.293017497418965
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 6 Jun 2024

Coolpowra Flexgen Limited

The proposed development is a Reserve Gas-Fired Generator comprising 3No. 385MW Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs) positioned within a building secondary fuel storage, new access from L8763, internal roads, services and associated site development works.

Townlands of Coolpowra, Cooldorragha, Coolnageeragh, Ballynaheskeragh, Gortlusky and Sheeaunrush, County Galway. Eircode H53Y997Ref ABP-319905-24
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 6 Jun 2024

Coolpowra Flexgen Limited

The proposed development is 400kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation, all associated High Voltage (HV) electrc lines/cables and plant and site development works

Retrofit EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Townlands of Coolpowra, Cooldorragha, Coolnageeragh, Ballynaheskeragh, Gortlusky and Sheeaunrush, County Galway.Eircode H53Y997Ref ABP-319918-24
EPA portal
Cork City Council · 5 Jun 2024

Clockstrike Ltd

A LRD comprising 246no. dwellings, including a childcare facility, a new signalised access from Station Road with addtional road improvement works, parking, public open spaces, footpaths, cycle paths, drainage, and signage.

Roads TransportNew HouseCommercial Fitout
Ringwood, Shean Upper, Blarney, Cork.
Waterford City and County Council · 29 May 2024

Hopcast Limited

Waterford North Quays (Phase 1) - Mixed use development comprising 9 blocks with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 60579sqm (64953sqm including undercroft and basements) including 350 apartments, hotel, aparthotel, offices and supporting uses etc

Apartments
Waterford North Quays, Dock Road, Ferrybank, Waterford, X91A0FP (Site bounded by River Suir to the south, Rice Bridge to the west, Railway line to the north.)Ref 2460304
EPA portal
Meath County Council · 28 May 2024

Albert Developments Limited

322 no. dwellings, Sports Hall Community Centre, retail, and open space all on a site of c.13.26 hectares

Within the townlands of ‘Ferganstown and Ballymacon’ and ‘Athlumney’, located generally to the north the Old Road, east of Tubberclaire Meadows and west of newly constructed ‘LDR6’ road, Navan, Co. Meath.
EPA portal
Fingal County Council · 28 May 2024

GLL PRS Holdco Limited

A Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) incorporating 135 units consisting of 63 1-bedroom and 72 2-bedroom units ranging from 3-5 storeys in height and all ancillary site and development works to enable the proposed development.

Lands adjoining Howth Demesne, Deer Park, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Laois County Council · 28 May 2024

Tulleka Trading Company

The development will consist of the extension to an existing pig farm consisting of five modern animal house units, three feed silo’s, together with all ancillary site works.

Extension
Graigue, Ballinakill, County Laois R32 FX31
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council · 28 May 2024

Aeval Unlimited Company

The proposed development comprises 479no. residential units and a neighbourhood centre ranging from 1-7 storeys in height.

Apartments
Lands in the townland of Shanganagh and Cork Little, Shankill, Co. Dublin.
Dublin City Council · 27 May 2024

Pembroke Beach DAC

The proposed development will consist of an office and mixed-use scheme with a total GFA of 46,101 sq m (excl. basement / undercroft UC-02) comprising 2 No. blocks (identified as Blocks A and B).

Fromer Irish Glass Bottle Site, Dublin 4
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 27 May 2024

Sure Partners Limited

The Proposed Development is an offshore wind farm consisting of wind turbine generators, offshore substation platforms, subsea cabling and associated infrastructure.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
The Proposed Development is located off the coast of Co. Wicklow and Co. Wexford, on the east coast of Ireland.Ref ABP-319864-24
EPA portal

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Status, stated precisely: the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended and its 2001 Regulations are the in-force basis for EIA classes and thresholds described here. The Planning and Development Act 2024 was enacted in 2024 and is being commenced in stages, so only the provisions already commenced apply.