To complete the extent of the extraction area of the clay pit previously permitted under Reg.

Application details

Planning reference

1775

Council

Cavan County Council

Proposal description

To complete the extent of the extraction area of the clay pit previously permitted under Reg. Ref. 00/1655. The extent of this un-extracted area is c.3.25ha. The clay pit is sought to a maximum depth of c.14 metres OD. It is proposed to extract the material from this area in accordance with the previous permission (Reg. Ref. 00/1655) with an output rate of 50,000 tonnes per annum. Progressive restoration of the quarry void will also occur in line with the previous permission. The proposed development includes all ancillary site development, areas of stockpiling, landscaping and boundary treatment works above and below ground, including the restoration of the final pit void (extractive area). An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The site forms part of the EPA Industrials Emissions Licence (Reg. Ref. P0-528-01)

Location / address

Cormey, Kingscourt, Co Cavan

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

3 Mar 2017

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

19 Apr 2017

Final grant date

26 May 2017