Kilmore Sand and Gravel Pit Extension

Application details

Planning reference

26/0624

Council

Cork County Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of: 1. An extension to the existing sand & gravel pit with extraction area of c. 9.8 hectares worked on a phased basis. 2. Continued use of development granted planning permission under P. Ref. 24/6269 comprising the existing processing plant and related water management system; the existing concrete plant; ancillary buildings (site office (63 sq.m), 3 no. welfare portacabins (32 sq.m, 23.5 sq.m & 22.0 sqm), 4 no. storage buildings / containers (15 sq.m, 10 sq.m, 6 sq.m & 5 sq.m), 2 no. garages (76 sqm & 76 sq.m), ESB Substation (26 sq.m)); covered vehicle storage (220 sq.m); site access and all related ancillary facilities (wheelwash, fuel storage tank, weighbridge); and recycling of c. 15,000 tonnes of concrete per year for use in concrete production. 3. Phased and final restoration to agricultural use. All within an application area of c. 18.3 hectares. Permission is sought for fifteen years plus two years for final restoration (total duration 17 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

Location / address

Kilmore, Brinny, Co. Cork

Applicant

Keohane Readymix Ltd.

Agent

Shane McDermott

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

13 Mar 2026

Council decision

Grant with Conditions

Council decision date

24 Aug 2026

Appeal lodged

21 Sept 2026

Ward / district

Municipal Districts: Municipal District of Bandon - Kinsale

Grid reference

550638, 559542