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For (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the…

Clash McGrath , Gowran , Co. Kilkenny

Permission granted with conditions

Council decision recorded: August 25, 2026

Applicant: Not supplied in our sources
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

20 Mar 2026Application received
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 8443a57f65d0d683d7bb25bff373eb694744f23f7ba99685fd3ed8c288531890 · field: ReceivedDate
14 May 2026Further information requested
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29 Jul 2026Further information received
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25 Aug 2026Council decisionGranted with conditions
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NPAD · source SHA-256: 8443a57f65d0d683d7bb25bff373eb694744f23f7ba99685fd3ed8c288531890 · field: DecisionDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 21 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Clash McGrath , Gowran , Co. Kilkenny. Proposal excerpt: “for (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the existing animal food production and warehouse structure permitted under the grant of planning permissions ref no. 20-455, 18-544, 10-18…” Demolition is included in the proposal description.

Location & nearby applications

Clash McGrath , Gowran , Co. Kilkenny

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Nearby applications

Closest retained records in this county within 5 km, measured between map points. Proximity does not establish a shared site.

for the construction of a new ESB substation and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the developmen…About 200 m · Clash McGrath , Gowran , Co. KilkennyRef 2660287 · Permission granted with conditions
for – a) Change of use of top floor storage room to bedroom and alterations and subdivision with new dormer windows to rear a…About 300 m · Stangs , Gowran , Co.KilkennyRef 2660548 · New Application
to construct a single storey dwelling, detached garage, connection to mains water, new wastewater treatment system and percol…About 600 m · Stangs , Gowran , Co KilkennyRef 2660321 · Permission granted with conditions
for (A) planning permission to construct a single storey extension link corridor to side of existing house, also (B) retentio…About 1,000 m · 20 Green View , Gowran , Co. KilkennyRef 25116 · Permission granted with conditions
I, Mr. Tim Brennan seek permission within the grounds of protected structure ref C344 Gowran Castle for construction of a cov…About 1.1 km · The Demesne , Gowran , Co. KilkennyRef 2652 · Permission granted with conditions

Documents & sources

Kilkenny County Council · Reference 2660158

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Individual document links are not available in this retained record. Use the council file for the available drawings, reports and decisions.

Source records and verification details

Change record: NPAD · source SHA-256: 8443a57f65d0d683d7bb25bff373eb694744f23f7ba99685fd3ed8c288531890

Proposal: NPAD · source SHA-256: 8443a57f65d0d683d7bb25bff373eb694744f23f7ba99685fd3ed8c288531890

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-21T10:02:16.008995+00:00. Source dataset date: 2026-09-15.

Full description from the council file

for (1) The construction of an extension (circa 3,140sq.m.) to the north-west of the existing animal food production and warehouse structure permitted under the grant of planning permissions ref no. 20-455, 18-544, 10-183, and 04-1699 (max. height 28m), including the raising of part of the existing roof to a height of 17m, unloading canopy, machinery tower, and intake area to accommodate an alternative and extended animal feed manufacturing facility and additional warehousing; (2) the construction of a cooling air exhaust stack (height 35m); (3) the provision of a new canopy to the north-east-facing elevation; (4) the continuation of the access road to serve the development; and (5) the demolition of the existing ESB substation and the construction of a new relocated ESB substation. Other works as part of the development will also include landscaping, drainage works, and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted with the application.

Application details

Reference: 2660158
Site address: Clash McGrath , Gowran , Co. Kilkenny
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Permission granted with conditions
Date received: March 20, 2026
Decision due: August 25, 2026
Council decision date: August 25, 2026
Authority: Kilkenny County Council

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