For development at Aughrim Mucklagh Quarry Complex for the continuation of quarrying on some of the lands covered by a…

Application details

Planning reference

17282

Council

Cavan County Council

Proposal description

For development at Aughrim Mucklagh Quarry Complex for the continuation of quarrying on some of the lands covered by a previous time limited planning consent PL02.206783 to include extraction from two distinct limestone quarries and a shale quarry, with progressive restoration of the development site and the complete rehabilitation of a former shale quarry, over a 20 year period. The development includes lateral development of the two limestone quarries and a shale quarry employing existing practices, environmental mitigation measures and associated works extending over some 60 hectares of the 107.7 hectare site. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement

Location / address

Aughrim Mucklagh Gortoorlan and Snugborough, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Jun 2017

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Nov 2017

Final grant date

11 Jan 2018