Development that would extend the existing metal recycling facility (permitted under Reg.

Application details

Planning reference

2460302

Council

Carlow County Council

Proposal description

Development that would extend the existing metal recycling facility (permitted under Reg. Ref. 09/308) at the site of Flynn's Metal Recycling Ltd., Tullow Road, Bennekerry, Co. Carlow. The proposed development consists of: • The retention of an extended concrete yard, and a hardcore surface yard and its proposed upgrade to a concrete surface, to integrate with the use and operation of the existing metal recycling facility. • The retention of boundary treatments including palisade fence on retaining wall. • The retention of a weigh bridge and ancillary cabins. • The demolition of existing storage and ancillary buildings. • The erection of a new single storey pitched roof workshop and materials storage building, that will include a management office and staff welfare facilities, with solar panels at roof level. • The erection of portable block walls to form external bays to store segregated metals. • The creation of a new site access from the R725 and a gated entrance and the closure of the existing site entrance. • Site drainage works, boundary treatments, lighting, landscaping, parking areas for cars and trucks, signage and all other site development works above and below ground. • This will facilitate the increase in intake of waste materials to 17,500 Tonnes per annum

Location / address

Flynn's Metal Recycling Ltd, Tullow Road, Bennekerry

Application type

RETENTION

Received / registered

24 Sept 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

18 Jun 2025

Appeal lodged

7 Jul 2025

Appeal decision date

7 Nov 2025