Sand Quarry Development at Lomaunaghbaun

Application details

Planning reference

2460013

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For the development of a quarry for the extraction of sand in a phased basis over an area of c. 6.2 ha by an average depth of 3m from existing ground levels. The development will consist of: i. Installation of a processing plant and associated components; ii. Stockpiling of topsoil removed during quarrying for future implementation of a restoration plan; iii. Construction of a refuelling area; iv. Installation of a site office (30 sqm); v. Installation of a wastewater holding tank (63.6 sqm); vi. Installation of a weighbridge and wheel wash; vii. Installation of a new site entrance along with road reprofiling works on the L2232; viii. Installation of a groundwater well; ix. Provision of drainage infrastructure including a new hydrocarbon interceptor and surface drains on hardstanding; x. All associated site development and operational works; and xi. Site restoration following the cessation of sand extraction works. Permission is sought for an operational lifetime of 10 years. The Planning Application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement

Location / address

Lomaunaghbaun, Tuam, Co. Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

9 Jan 2024

Valid date

9 Jan 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

Conditional

Council decision date

12 Sept 2024

Appeal lodged

9 Oct 2024