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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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Updated weekly from the national EIA portal, so new schemes land here as the portal publishes them. Follow the strategic cases through the An Coimisiún Pleanála tracker and the infrastructure feed.

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Cork County Council · 15 Sept 2025

Wingleaf Limited

A wind farm which will compromise of 3 no. wind turbines and associated infrastructure, and the continued used of the existing onsite 38kV substation and associated 38kV underground cabling.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Townlands of Derreendonee, Curraglass, Cappaboy Beg and Inchi More, County Cork.
Cork County Council · 11 Sept 2025

Wingleaf Limited

A wind farm which will compromise of 3 no. wind turbines and associated infrastructure, and the continued used of the existing onsite 38kV substation and associated 38kV underground cabling.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Townlands of Derreendonee, Curraglass, Cappaboy Beg and Inchi More, County Cork.
Offaly County Council · 11 Sept 2025

Private applicant

planning permission to amend the development previously approved under planning Ref: 23/60196 by a) replacing houses Ref: E 1-4, with houses Ref: E1-3, and, b) provide for an alteration to the previously approved stock numbers on the pig farm,

Roundhill and Derry Upper, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 10 Sept 2025

Bord na Móna Energy Limited

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

The Application Site is located at Lemanaghan Bog, Co. Offaly, 3.3km to the northeast of Ferbane, 7.8km southwest of Clara, and 8.7km south of Moate.Ref 323676
EPA portal
Galway City Council · 9 Sept 2025

The Land Development Agency

Mixed-use development primarily comprising 356 No. residential apartments, crèche, 2 No. café/restaurant units and 1 No. retail unit.

Commercial FitoutApartments
Site of 1.621 Ha in Galway Port at Dock Road and Lough Atalia Road, Galway City, and extending to include parts of both roads for road infrastructure works and water services infrastructure works.
Fingal County Council · 8 Sept 2025

Bovale Developments Unlimited Company

Large-scale Residential Development (530no. apartments) and a creche.

Commercial FitoutApartments
Barrysparks and Crowscastle, Swords, Co. Dublin
Roscommon County Council · 8 Sept 2025

Ballyfeeny Green Energy Limited

The proposed development includes six no. turbines including turbine foundations, turbine hardstands, 38kV electrical substation, underground grid connection along the R371, communications relay tower and all associated infrastructure

Grid Infrastructure
Tully, Ballyfeeny (also referred to as Ballyfeeney), Pollymount, Bellanamullia, Scramoge, Treanaceeve, Ballyhubert, Tooreen, Co.Roscommon.
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 8 Sept 2025

Garrane Green Energy Ltd.

Development of a 9 turbine wind farm with turbines of 170m tip height, a 110kV substation, new access tracks, 60m meteorological mast and all ancillary development.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Within the townlands of Ballynagoul, Creggane and Garrane, Charleville and Kilmallock, County Limerick.Ref PAX91.323635
EPA portal
Meath County Council · 5 Sept 2025

Earlsfort Developments Drogheda Limited

Large Scale Residential Development on a 9.20 ha site, consisting of the demolition/removal of all existing farm buildings/structures and associated hard standing on site, construction of 249 no. residential units and provision of a three-storey creche.

DemolitionCommercial FitoutApartments
Lands to the east of the M1 motorway and west of the Rathmullan Road, Oldbridge, Drogheda, Co. MeathRef 2560940
EPA portal
Cavan County Council · 5 Sept 2025

RWE Renewables Ireland Ltd

A proposed wind farm, 110kV substation and associated works. The wind farm will comprise 11 turbines each with tip height range of 178 m to 180 m; a rotor diameter range from 149.1m to 155m; and a hub height range of 102.5m to 105m.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Beagh, Beagh More, Cloonbar, Cloonweelaun, Cloonnaglasha, Cloonteen, Corillaun, Derrymore, Ironpool, Shancloon, Toberroe and Tonacooleen, County Galway
Waterford City and Council · 4 Sept 2025

Crag Rathnew DC Limited and Kent Homes Limited

A PROPOSED NEW VILLAGE CENTRE, TECHNOLOGY PARK, SOLAR FARM & BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYTEM, OPEN SPACE, AND ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT

SolarBattery StorageSolar Farm
A SITE LOCATED IN KILMEADEN TO THE SOUTH OF THE R680, WITHIN THE TOWNLANDS OF BLACKKNOCK AND ADAMSTOWN, CO. WATERFORDRef 2560625
EPA portal
Cork City Council · 3 Sept 2025

Bridgewater Homes Ltd.

Permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) located at Waterfall Road, Ardarostig (townland), Bishopstown, Cork comprising the construction of 246 no. residential units and a creche.

Commercial FitoutApartments
Waterfall Road, Ardarostig (townland), Bishopstown, Cork
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 2 Sept 2025

Port of Waterford Company

10 year permission for port facilities comprising a c. 250m wharf extension to support Offshore Renewable Energy development and general port development, land reclamation, ancillary works and biodiversity enhancement area (gross site area c. 8ha)

Groundworks EnablingExtension
Partly on land and partly in the nearshore area of the coastal planning authority (Kilkenny County Council) at Port of Waterford, Belview, Co. Kilkenny (OS Map Refs 5633-A, 5633-B, 5633-C & 5633-D)Ref ACP-323575-25
EPA portal
Cork County Council · 2 Sept 2025

Dreenacreenig West Wind Farm Limited.

Proposed Wind Farm associated substation and Grid Connection and Turbine Delivery Route Development including all ancillary site works.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Various towlands including Derreenacrinnig West, Drimoleague,Barnagowlane West, Glanareagh, Gortnacowly, Ards Beg, Ardrah, Laharanshermeen, Maulraha, Maulikeeve, Derryarkane, Cappanaboul, Skahanagh...... Co Cork Linear development
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 28 Aug 2025

RWE Renewables Ireland Ltd

A proposed wind farm, 110kV substation and associated works. The wind farm will comprise 11 turbines each with tip height range of 178 m to 180 m; a rotor diameter range from 149.1m to 155m; and a hub height range of 102.5m to 105m.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Beagh, Beagh More, Cloonbar, Cloonweelaun, Cloonnaglasha, Cloonteen, Corillaun, Derrymore, Ironpool, Shancloon, Toberroe and Tonacooleen, County Galway
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 28 Aug 2025

Ballinla Wind Farm Limited

The proposed development is a wind farm with 7 turbines (tip height 185m), an electrical substation compound, access tracks, 2 entrances from the L5010, spoil deposition area, temporary TDR works and construction compound.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
The location of the proposed development is in the townlands of Leitrim, Ballyfore Big, Ballyleakin, and Ballina (Geashill By), Co. Offaly.Ref ACP-323579-25
EPA portal
Galway County Council · 26 Aug 2025

Private applicant

Proposed lateral extension of an existing limestone quarry.

Extension
Ardgaineen, Claregalway, Co. Galway
Galway County Council · 26 Aug 2025

Private applicant

a new football pitch a new spectator stand a new walking trail, carpark, and access road, a new exit onto the L-5247 road Upgrade of the existing sewage treatment system Additional ancillary site works

Rural WastewaterRoads TransportGroundworks EnablingPlumbing Heating
An Phlantation, Carna, Co.Galway. H91D9XE
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 25 Aug 2025

RWE Renewables Ireland Ltd

A proposed wind farm, 110kV substation and associated works. The wind farm will comprise 11 turbines each with tip height range of 178 m to 180 m; a rotor diameter range from 149.1m to 155m; and a hub height range of 102.5m to 105m.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Beagh More, Cloonbar, Cloonnaglasha, Corillaun, Derrymore, Shancloon, Toberroe and Tonacooleen, County Galway
Fingal County Council · 20 Aug 2025

Cairn Homes Properties Ltd.

Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) consisting of amendments to permitted development LRD0017/S3 resulting in an overall reduction of 21 no. units from 1,020 permitted to 999 now proposed together with all associated site and development works.

Corballis East, Donabate, Co. Dublin
Waterford City and Council · 20 Aug 2025

Crag Rathnew DC Limited and Kent Homes Limited

A PROPOSED NEW VILLAGE CENTRE, TECHNOLOGY PARK, SOLAR FARM & BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYTEM, OPEN SPACE, AND ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT

SolarBattery StorageSolar Farm
A SITE LOCATED IN KILMEADEN TO THE SOUTH OF THE R680, WITHIN THE TOWNLANDS OF BLACKKNOCK AND ADAMSTOWN, CO. WATERFORD
Kilkenny County Council · 18 Aug 2025

Bennettsbridge Limestone Quarries Unlimited Company

Continued use and lateral extension of an existing permitted limestone quarry.

Extension
Kilree, Sheastown, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny.Ref P25 60532
EPA portal
Kerry County Council · 15 Aug 2025

Taurbeg Limited

Permanent removal of commercial forestry (deforestation) and the restoration of open peatland and creation of scrub habitat within the felled area. Restoration of farmland habitat to good quality hen harrier foraging habitat.

Townlands of Coom and Knockatee, County Kerry.
Clare County Council · 13 Aug 2025

Illaunbaun Wind Farm Limited

5 no. wind turbines, 38kV substation, borrow pits, peat storage areas, upgrades to existing tracks/roads, provision of new roads, underground cabling, and all associated works.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
The site is located in the townlands of Tooreen, Slievenalicka, Illaunbaun, Drumbaun & Lackamore, County Clare.Ref P25/60520
EPA portal
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 12 Aug 2025

Garrane Green Energy Ltd.

Development of a 9 turbine wind farm with turbines of 170m tip height, a 110kV substation, new access tracks, 60m meteorological mast and all ancillary development.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Within the townlands of Ballynagoul, Creggane and Garrane, Charleville and Kilmallock, County Limerick.Ref ACP-323448-25
EPA portal
Waterford City and Council · 7 Aug 2025

Deise Diagnostics Ltd

The Proposed Development will consist of a light industrial and manufacturing facility, comprising manufacturing and warehousing areas, with ancillary research and development, office space, exhibition areas, and staff welfare amenities.

Lands at the IDA Business & Technology Park, Butlerstown North, Co. Waterford
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 6 Aug 2025

Limerick City & County Council

Proposed greeenway will be 4.25km long and will consist of a 3.3km long and 3.0-4.0m wide shared path, and 0.9km of separated 1.8m wide footpaths and 1.8-2.0m wide cycle lanes between the River Goody and Plassey Park Road

Dromroe, Plassey, Castletroy, Co. Limerick Linear developmentRef ACP-323410-25
EPA portal
Kildare County Council · 6 Aug 2025

CycleØ IE Ltd

Construction of an anaerobic digestion facility to produce renewable biomethane (a direct replacement for fossil fuel natural gas) and high-quality organic fertilser, from farm-sourced organic material. Total GFA of proposed development is c. 6,007.18 sq.m.

Site within the townland of Ballyvass, Castledermot, Co. Kildare
Galway County Council · 6 Aug 2025

Private applicant

a new football pitch a new spectator stand a new walking trail, carpark, and access road, a new exit onto the L-5247 road Upgrade of the existing sewage treatment system Additional ancillary site works

Rural WastewaterRoads TransportGroundworks EnablingPlumbing Heating
An Phlantation, Carna, Co.Galway. H91D9XE
Fingal County Council · 5 Aug 2025

Private applicant

The development will consist of a Park & Ride facility with a total of 733 car parking spaces, including 522 standard spaces, 37 spaces for mobility-impaired users (including 29 standard and electric vehicle charging spaces, along with 8 larger spaces), 72 spaces designated for electric vehicles and an additional 72 space future proofed for electric vehicles. Additionally, the facility will include 3 bus bays and passenger shelters to enhance accessibility and convenience for users. Provision for active travel will be made with a hardstanding area for a bike shelter and lockers. The scheme will also include hard and soft landscaping, planting, lighting, boundary treatments, surface-foul water drainage, public lighting, CCTV, ESB substation, and all other associated and ancillary works. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

LandscapingGrid InfrastructureRoads TransportEv Charging
Lissenhall Little, West of the M1- Junction 4, Lissenhall, Co. Dublin.
Wexford County Council · 5 Aug 2025

Private applicant

Application for a 10-year planning permission for development of an Integrated Tourism Resort Complex at Beak and Nemestown, Kilmore Quay, C

Beak and Nemestown Kilmore Quay Co. WexfordRef Wexford County Council
Waterford City and Council · 5 Aug 2025

Harval Farms Limited

The development will consist of the demolition of 6 exiting pig units and the construction of 3 new pig units, an overground slurry tank, canteen/office building, a septic tank treatment system and all ancillary site works at Glendeish West, Co. Waterford

Farm BuildingSlurry StorageIntensive LivestockDemolition
Glendeish West, Lismore, Co. Waterford, P51 KF89Ref Waterford City and County Council
Wexford County Council · 1 Aug 2025

Private applicant

10 Year Planning Permission for an Integrated Tourism Resort Complex

Beak and Nemestown Kilmore Quay Co. WexfordRef 20250932W
EPA portal
Meath County Council · 31 Jul 2025

Private applicant

the development will conict of the ins of an 8-hectare sub-surface irrigation system, including a storage tank, pumphouse, pipework, and valves to facilitate the dispersal of treated effluent from the existing on-site wastewater treatment plan

Windmill Road, Painestown, Navan, Co. MeathRef 2560827
EPA portal
South Dublin County Council · 31 Jul 2025

Clonburris Infrastructure Limited

the construction of the Clonburris Strategic Parks (3 no.) on 3 separate sites.

At a site of c. 27.3 ha within the Clonburris SDZ, Clondalkin Dublin 22
Wicklow County Council · 31 Jul 2025

Crag Arklow Limited

The proposed development includes 3 no. ICT facilities, the provision of a solar farm and all associated site development works.

SolarSolar Farm
Site located at and to the east of Avoca River Park, Arklow, County Wicklow.
Monaghan County Council · 29 Jul 2025

Private applicant

planning permission to construct 1 No. poultry house together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin) and site works associated with the above development.

Intensive LivestockAgricultural
Latnakelly, Clontibret, Co. Monaghan
Kilkenny County Council · 24 Jul 2025

Bennettsbridge Limestone Quarries Unlimited Company

Continued use and lateral extension of an existing permitted limestone quarry.

Extension
Kilree, Sheastown, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny.Ref P.25/60463
EPA portal
Cork City Council · 24 Jul 2025

Murnane & O’Shea Limited

Large-Scale Residential Development for the construction of a mixed-use residential development of 544 no. residential units a two storey creche facility, commercial/retail unit and all ancillary site development works.

Commercial FitoutApartments
Greenfield, Ballincollig, Cork.
Fingal County Council · 22 Jul 2025

Private applicant

A bus based Park & Ride with 733 spaces (including standard, mobility-impaired, and EV), bus bays, active travel facilities, and access/ egress via R132/M1-J4. Proposal features landscaping, lighting, storm/foul drainage, CCTV, and an ESB substation.

LandscapingGrid InfrastructureRoads Transport
Lissenhall Little, West of the M1- Junction 4, Lissenhall, Co. Dublin.Ref LRD0058/S3
EPA portal
Fingal County Council · 21 Jul 2025

DA Terminal 3 Limited

Construction of four aviation-related cargo handling units, with ancillary office space. The proposed units will have a GFA of 34,189m2 on 12.28ha.

Lands located within the townlands of Portmellick, Dunbro and Huntstown (K67 PR89). The subject site fronts onto Dunbro Lane to the south and the R108 to the east.Ref FW25A/0312E
EPA portal
DLR County Council · 18 Jul 2025

Private applicant

Construction of a new 9,284sqm extension comprising 125 single en-suite bedrooms, day rooms, therapy rooms, dining rooms and kitchen. Construction of a new 370sqm MEP compound, provision of 109 car parking spaces, landscaping and drainage infrastructure.

LandscapingDrainage FloodExtension
Leopardstown Park Hospital, Foxrock Dublin 18
Fingal County Council · 17 Jul 2025

Portmarnock Real Estate Developments Limited

LRD proposal comprising 296no. residential units, public open space, vehicular access and assoc. works, new temporary rising main of c. 1.7km.

LandscapingApartments
At lands in the townland of Maynetown, Portmarnock, County Dublin, and partially in the townland of Stapolin, Baldoyle, Co. Dublin.
Cork City Council · 15 Jul 2025

Murnane & O’Shea Limited

Large-Scale Residential Development for the construction of a mixed-use residential development of 544 no. residential units a two storey creche facility, commercial/retail unit and all ancillary site development works.

Commercial FitoutApartments
Greenfield, Ballincollig, Cork.
Galway County Council · 15 Jul 2025

Private applicant

The removal of the existing fish screen (including automated debris rake) and supporting structure from the Cong Canal and the installation of a new fish screen(including automated debris rake) and supporting structure in the Cong Canal.

Cong Fisheries, Ashford, Cong, Co. Galway F31RD32
Cork County Council · 11 Jul 2025

Taurbeg Limited

The continued operation of the existing Taurbeg Wind Farm, which includes 11 no. turbines, a 38kV substation and associated infrastructure (as permitted by Cork County Council Ref. N/02/3608) for a further period of 10 years.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Townlands of Glasheenanargid, Taurbeg and Taurmore, County CorkRef 25/05406
Offaly County Council · 10 Jul 2025

Private applicant

Mr. Brian Alwell intends to apply for planning permission to provide for an alteration to the previously approved stock numbers on the pig farm, from that as approved by Offaly Co. Co. under Planning Ref: 23/60196 (approved 06/12/2024).

Roundhill and Derry Upper, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly
An Coimisiún Pleanála · 10 Jul 2025

Patrick McCaffrey and Sons Ltd

Substitute Consent application for a development with an area of 13.26ha consisting of historic quarrying,importation of aggregate for processing,associated infrastructure,plant,buildings, the ongoing/future use of infrastructure and exporting of aggregate

Patrick McCaffrey & Sons Ltd. Ballymagroarty Quarries, Ballintra, Co. Donegal, Ireland. F94 KP08Ref 323037
EPA portal
Kerry County Council · 9 Jul 2025

Taurbeg Limited

Permanent removal of commercial forestry (deforestation) and the restoration of open peatland and creation of scrub habitat within the felled area. Restoration of farmland habitat to good quality hen harrier foraging habitat.

Townlands of Coom and Knockatee, County Kerry.
Kilkenny County Council · 7 Jul 2025

Seskin Renewable Energy Ltd

A renewable energy development which will comprise of 6 no. wind turbines, and associated infrastrtcure, including a 38kV on-site substation with underground 38kV cabling connecting to the national grid at Ballyragget 110kV susbtation.

Wind EnergyGrid Infrastructure
Ballynaslee, Ballyconra, Seskin, Moatpark, Co.Kilkenny Linear developmentRef 2560418
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.