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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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Cork County Council · 7 Mar 2019

Irish Distillers Ltd.

Expansion of the existing maturation warehouse facility to include 60 no. maturation warehouses, which will be constructed in 30 no. blocks of 2 warehouses and 3 no. ESB substations.

Warehouse LogisticsGrid Infrastructure
Ballynona North, Dungourney, Co. CorkRef 19/4641
South Dublin County Council · 26 Feb 2019

Electrical Waste Management Ltd

A proposed Waste Metal Transfer Facility including Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and a proposed access road off the existing Greenogue Roundabout on R120 road.

Roads Transport
On zoned lands, south of Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, specifically on the south side of the R120 College Lane (Newcastle Road), to the south west of the Greenogue Roundabout, to the east of Tay Lane L603.
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 22 Feb 2019

Amil Properties Ltd.

Construction of a residential development of 297 no. dwellings, crèche of c. 554 sq. m, associated infrastructure works to include underground sewerage upgrade works connecting the subject site to the public sewerage infrastructure on the Arklow Road.

New HouseCommercial Fitout
Former Walsh Mushroom site and adjoining lands, at Fort Road, within the townlands of “Ballowen or Ramsfort Park”, and “Gorey Corporation lands”, all on an overall application site of c. 11.41 hectares, Gorey, Co. Wexford.Ref ABP-303813-19
EPA portal
Westmeath County Council · 22 Feb 2019

Private applicant

a 2,400m2 pig building with associated site work. IPPC licence number P0713-03 relates to this farm.

Hodgestown, Killucan, Co Westmeath N91 HY92Ref 186221
EPA portal
Cork County Council · 20 Feb 2019

Keohane Readymix Ltd

use of imported soil and stone for reinstatement of part of sand and gravel quarry and carry out all associated site works.

Fourcuil, Clonakilty, Co Cork
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 14 Feb 2019

Sligo County Council

The project comprises a 2.54km upgrade of the existing N16 with associated junction improvements and ancillary infrastructure.

Drumkilsellagh, Doonally (ED Drumcliff East), Castlegal (ED Glencar), Drum East, Lugatober, Collinsford and Lugnagall. Linear developmentRef ABP-303731-19
EPA portal
Cavan County Council · 14 Feb 2019

Private applicant

Planning Permission sought to erect 2 no. free range poultry houses, ancillary meal bins, ancillary enclosures, entrance of existing agricultural laneway and all associated works at Aghaloory, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan.

Intensive LivestockAgricultural
Aghaloory, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan A82 N2C5Ref 18/456
EPA portal
Fingal County Council · 14 Feb 2019

Integrated Materials Solutions Limited Partnership (IMS)

The continued infilling of the former quarry with C&D waste material at a rate of 500,000 tonnes per annum permitted under F07A/0262 for a further 15 year period; the relocation of the primary entrance; new processing and administration buildings.

Hollywood Great, Nag's Head, Naul, County Dublin, A41 YE92
Cork County Council · 12 Feb 2019

Roadstone Limited

Waste soils recovery facility for the importation of approx. 1.4Mm3 of inert soil and stones material; final restoration and landscaping for agricultural use; internal access track linking with adjacent permitted Coppingerstown Quarry; ancillary services.

LandscapingAgricultural
Midleton Quarry located in the townlands of Castleredmond, Carrigshane and Coppingerstown, Midleton, Co. Cork.
Monaghan County Council · 8 Feb 2019

J.P.H. Enterprises Ltd.

permission, to demolish 2 no. poultry houses and to construct 3 no. poultry houses, 1 No. general purpose storage shed, and 1 No. office together with all ancillary structures (to include meal bins and soiled water tanks) and site works

Slurry StorageIntensive LivestockDemolitionAgricultural
Mullatigorry, Smithboro, Co. Monaghan
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 8 Feb 2019

Wexford County Council

The project includes the proposed development of a 3.6 Ha. derelict site as a new mixed-use urban quarter, a new boardwalk and marina and ancillary works at Trinity Wharf, Wexford. An EIA Report has been prepared for the proposed development.

Marine Coastal
Trinity Wharf, Trinity Street in the townland of Townparks, Wexford TownRef ABP-303726-19
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 8 Feb 2019

Amazon Data Services Ireland Ltd. (ADSIL)

Provision of a double circuit 110kV underground transmission line between the Belcamp 220kV and 110kV Substation located to the north of the R139 and the Darndale 110kV Substation

Grid Infrastructure
The townlands of Belcamp, Co. Dublin, Clonshaugh, Co. Dublin, and Willsborough, Co. Dublin. Linear developmentRef ABP-303687-19
EPA portal
Longford County Council · 5 Feb 2019

Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

Continued operation of the existing Lough Ree Power Station and associated ash disposal facility; phased transition of the station from firing on peat to biomass; and associated development of fuel handling and ash disposal facilities.

Lough Ree Power Station in the townlands of Aghamore and Lanesborough, County Longford, N39 E180; and at an existing ash disposal facility (ADF) located in the townlands of Derraghan More and Derraghan BegRef 1938
EPA portal
Environmental Protection Agency · 1 Feb 2019

Private applicant

Kepak Longford have applied to the EPA for an Industrial Emission License for a beef processing plant under Class 7.8 (a) (i).

Rathmore, Ballymahon, County Longford N39 T3C3
Westmeath County Council · 1 Feb 2019

Kepak Kilbeggan Unlimited Co.

Planning permission for demolition of some existing structures & construction of new services building, chill & lairage areas, staff facilties, offices, vehicle wash area and ancillary works - all within the existing site boundary.

Demolition
Rostalla, Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, N91 V449Ref 196026
EPA portal
Kildare County Council · 30 Jan 2019

Intel Ireland Limited

The proposed development will consist of an extended and revised manufacturing facility (granted under An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL09.248582; Kildare County Council Ref. 16/1229), including reconfigured and extended support buildings, water tanks and yards.

Collinstown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Kilmacredock Lower, Collinstown Industrial Park, Leixlip, Co. Kildare
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 29 Jan 2019

Kieran Wallace as Receiver over Cone Pine Properties Ltd.

Permission for a strategic housing development on a c.10.1225Ha site adjacent to the existing Paddocks residential development which will consist of 324 no. residential units, a creche facility, public open space, landscaping, new paving and lighting.

LandscapingCommercial FitoutApartments
Williamstown Road, Grantstown, Co. Waterford
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 29 Jan 2019

Bord na Móna Powergen Ltd.

Construction of a 24 turbine wind farm, 110kV substation and battery storage, and all ancillary works as a Renewable Electricity Development. The turbines will have a maximum blade tip height of 185m.

Wind EnergyBattery StorageGrid Infrastructure
Listed townlands at Lanesborough, County Longford. OSI 1:50,000 Discovery Series tile: OS2026. Co-ordinates: E=206100, N=267675 (ING Coordinates, approx).Ref ABP-303592-19
EPA portal
Monaghan County Council · 24 Jan 2019

Private applicant

construct 3 No. poultry houses (in lieu of 2 No. Poultry Houses approved under planning ref. 18/444) together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s) and soiled water tank (s)) and site works (to include new/relocated site entrance

Intensive LivestockGroundworks EnablingAgricultural
Knockronaghan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Monaghan County Council · 24 Jan 2019

Private applicant

Mr. Damian Treanor intends to apply for planning permission to construct 1 no. poultry house together with all ancillary structures (to include meal bin(s) and ancillary site works associated with the above development at Kilnagullan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Intensive LivestockAgricultural
Kilnagullan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan
Cork County Council · 22 Jan 2019

Staunton Foods Ltd

The demolition of an existing office / amenity building and 2 No. over ground tanks, and the construction of: b) a two storey office / amenity building c) 3 No. over ground water storage tanks d) a fire water retention lagoon e) all associated site works

Demolition
Barryshall, Timoleague, Co. Cork Eircode: P72 PY90
Offaly County Council · 22 Jan 2019

Derryarkin Sand and Gravel DAC

An 87.6 hectare extension to the existing sand and gravel pit (on an application site of 146.1 hectares) with restoration thereafter to open water ponds and natural wildlife habitat.

Extension
Derrygreenagh, Knockdrin, Garr and Carrick Townlands, Rhode, Co. OffalyRef PL2/19/25
EPA portal
Environmental Protection Agency · 17 Jan 2019

Bord na Móna Plc.

Proposed development of additional non-hazardous and new hazardous waste capacity at the existing Drehid Waste Management Facility

Killinagh Upper, Naas, Co. Kildare. W91 RC82
Kerry County Council · 16 Jan 2019

Roadstone Ltd.

The carrying out of extraction, screening / crushing of sands and gravels; Installation of a wheelwash.

Carrigeencullia and Ballahacommane townlands, Killarney, County Kerry
Kildare County Council · 16 Jan 2019

Arkil Limited

Continuance of development granted under P. Reg. Ref. 04/1680. This includes continuance of the quarry workings within the existing quarry extraction area of 14 ha. with an increase in depth of the workings from 128mOD to 108mOD. Total duration 15 years.

Drinnanstown South Rathangan Co. Kildare
Monaghan County Council · 15 Jan 2019

Private applicant

permission to construct 2 no. poultry houses together with all ancillary structures (to include meal bin(s), and soiled water tank(s)) and ancillary site works (to include a new/upgraded site entrance)

Slurry StorageIntensive LivestockAgricultural
Drummans, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan
Limerick City and County Council · 15 Jan 2019

Private applicant

the construction of two poultry houses and all associated site work

Farm BuildingIntensive LivestockAgricultural
APPLETOWN, FEOHANAGH, CO. LIMERICK, V42 C853
Limerick City and County Council · 15 Jan 2019

Private applicant

the construction of one poultry houses and all associated site work

Farm BuildingIntensive LivestockAgricultural
RAHEENAGH, BALLAGH, CO. LIMERICK V42 FA47
Limerick City and County Council · 15 Jan 2019

Private applicant

the construction of two poultry houses, a storage shed for the storage of poultry bedding and all associated site work

Farm BuildingIntensive LivestockGarage ShedAgricultural
Fawnlehane, Castlemahon, Co. Limerick V42 F641
Cork County Council · 14 Jan 2019

Roadstone Limited

Waste soils recovery facility for the importation of approx. 1.4Mm3 of inert soil and stones material; final restoration and landscaping for agricultural use; internal access track linking with adjacent permitted Coppingerstown Quarry; ancillary services.

LandscapingAgricultural
Midleton Quarry located in the townlands of Castleredmond, Carrigshane and Coppingerstown, Midleton, Co. Cork.
Monaghan County Council · 10 Jan 2019

Senark Farm Ltd.

revise the proposed development granted permission under Planning ref. 17/586, by providing for extensions to the 3 No. Proposed poultry houses

Intensive LivestockExtensionAgricultural
Crewmeige and Slieveroe, Rockcorry, Co. Monoghan
Donegal County Council · 8 Jan 2019

Glenmore Generation Limited

Planning permission for amendments and extension to an existing biogas facility - changes to process & infrastructure

Extension
Glenmore Estate, Aghaveagh, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 7 Jan 2019

Rockture 1 Limited

Ten year permission for SHD Development of 913 residential units, along with neighbourhood centre facilities, public open space and all associated infrastructure.

LandscapingApartments
Lands to the north of the R147 Dublin Road Townland of Dunshaughlin Dunshaughlin Co. MeathRef ABP-303433-18
EPA portal
Cork County Council · 28 Dec 2018

The Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

installation of approx 3.2 km of underground cable ducting and associated electrical cabling, approx 1.2km of overhead line supported on wood polesets, and all other ancillary works including joint bays, culverts, marker posts.

Grid InfrastructureDrainage Flood
Various townlands between Derreenacrinnig West Windfarm and ESB substation at Ballylicky, County Cork. Linear developmentRef 19/10
Leitrim County Council · 28 Dec 2018

Tullynamoyle Wind Farm 5 Ltd

The construction of six turbines, 2 no 20kV substation buildings, new site access tracks, upgraded access roads, installation of drainage system, under ground grid connection and all associated site development ancillary works.

Grid Infrastructure
The proposed windfarm is located in Lackagh, Tullynamoyle, Gowlaun and Altavra, Killarga, County Leitrim. The proposed grid connection to Corderry Substation will be located in the townlands of Knockacullion, Tawnahoney, Lisnagowan, Tawnylea, Derrintawny, Shivdelagh, Cloonagh, Drumduffy, and Corderry, Killarga, County Leitrim.Ref P19/26
EPA portal
Cavan County Council · 21 Dec 2018

Private applicant

I, Hugh Brady intend to apply to the above-named planning authority for Planning Permission to construct 1 No. poultry house with associated site works, underground washing holding tank, concrete aprons and meal silo at Killycrone, Stradone, Co. Cavan.

Slurry StorageIntensive LivestockAgricultural
Killycrone, Stradone, Co. CavanRef 18/563
EPA portal
Kilkenny County Council · 20 Dec 2018

Private applicant

Continuation of quarrying activity and associated quarry infrastructure over an area of 14.6 hectares, extraction of rock from an area of the existing quarry (13.4 hectares) and a greenfield area (8.5 hectares).

Kilree, Sheastown, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny.Ref P.18/858
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 19 Dec 2018

Waterford City & County Council

A 5-span, 8m wide opening bridge which accommodates pedestrians, cyclists and an electric shuttle bus service approximately in line with Barronstrand Street and in front of the existing Clock Tower connecting to the North Quays.

Waterford City Centre connecting Meagher's Quay with the North Quays over the River Suir. Linear developmentRef ABP-303274-18
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 19 Dec 2018

Rockture 1 Limited

SHD Development of 913 residential units, along with neighbourhood centre facilities, public open space and all associated infrastructure.

LandscapingApartments
Lands to the north of the R147 / Dublin Road Dunshaughlin Co. Meath
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 18 Dec 2018

Private applicant

413 residential units, a retial unit, 2 crèche facilities 769 Car parking spaces

Commercial FitoutApartments
Carcur, Park, Wexford Town, County Wexford.
Tipperary County Council · 18 Dec 2018

Doon farm enterprises limited

Permission to construct (i) two Fattening houses with underground slatted effluent tank (ii) storage shed (iii) Offices, Canteen, washing areas with toilets and plant room(iv) a septic tank treatment system with a percolation area (v) existing roadside ent

Rural WastewaterIntensive LivestockNew HouseGarage ShedAgricultural
Ballyverassa, Duhill, Clogheen, Cahir, Co Tipperary.
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 14 Dec 2018

Atlas GP Ltd.

A mixed use development comprising 438 no. apartments(including live/work units) and associated amenity facilities, a 403 no. bedspace student accommodation scheme, 6 no. retail/commercial units, childcare facility, security room and public plaza

Apartments
A combined site of c.7.2 ha site known as Belgard House, Belgard Square and the former Uniphar factory, located at the junction of Belgard Road and Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.Ref ABP-303306-18
EPA portal
Cavan County Council · 14 Dec 2018

Private applicant

permission to construct 2 No. Poultry houses together with all ancillary structures (to include meal bins and soiled water tanks) and all associated site works (to include upgraded site entrance) arising from the above proposed development

Slurry StorageIntensive LivestockAgricultural
Lecks Shercock, Co. CavanRef 18/530
EPA portal
Meath County Council · 13 Dec 2018

Private applicant

planning permission to construct 2 No. Poultry houses, together with all ancillary structures and associated site works. The above proposed development is in lieu of that previously approved under planning REF: NA901936 and AA150004)

Intensive LivestockAgricultural
Gerrardstown, Garlow Cross, Navan, Co. MeathRef AA181504
EPA portal
Kerry County Council · 13 Dec 2018

Roadstone Ltd.

The carrying out of extraction, screening / crushing of sands and gravels; Installation of a wheelwash.

Carrigeencullia and Ballahacommane townlands, Killarney, County Kerry
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 13 Dec 2018

IMRF II Frascati Limited Partnership

45 no. apartment units over 3 no. storeys, from second to fourth floor level, over the permitted ground and first floor levels of retail / restaurant floorspace and permitted lower ground floor car park.

Commercial FitoutApartments
Frascati Shopping Centre, Frascati Road, Blackrock, Co. DublinRef ABP-300745-18
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 13 Dec 2018

Bord na Mona Powergen Ltd & ESB Wind Development Ltd

1no 110kV electrical substation with associated electrical plant, equipment, welfare facilities, wastewater holding tank, security fencing; 110kV overhead line grid connection cabling,associated masts and polesets, all associated drainage, access & works

Grid Infrastructure
Located within the townland of Timahoe East, Co Kildare. Linear developmentRef ABP-303249-18
EPA portal
Kildare County Council · 13 Dec 2018

Bord na Mona Powergen Ltd & ESB Wind Development ltd

Renewable energy development- 2 areas of solar photovoltaic arrays mounted on metal frames over an area of approximately 200ha, and all assoicated works including battery storage, forestry felling and replanting.

SolarBattery Storage
Land within the townlands of Drehid, Mulgeeth, Ballynamullagh, Mucklon, Kilmurry (Carbury By), Killyon and Timahoe East, Co. Kildare
Kildare County Council · 11 Dec 2018

North Kildare Wind Farm Limited

A wind farm of up to 12 no. turbines of up to 169 meters tip height, associated grid connection to the Dunfierth Substation and all associated site development works.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Within the townlands of Ballynamullagh, Coolree, Drehid, Dunfierth, Killyon, Kilmurry and Mulgeeth, Co. Kildare
Tipperary County Council · 7 Dec 2018

Private applicant

Erect 3 pig houses and 1 pig loading bay. This will require the demolition of 3 old pig houses and the construction of 2 of the new houses on the same site as the demolished buildings. The 3 new houses will provide additional space for existing pig numbers

Farm BuildingIntensive LivestockDemolition
Sharragh Pig Farm, Lissernane, Rathcabbin, Co Tipperary. R42ER81Ref 18601452
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.