For the extraction of rock from an area consisting of 4.35 hectares which was previously subject to rock extraction…

Application details

Planning reference

2561198

Council

Galway County Council

Proposal description

For the extraction of rock from an area consisting of 4.35 hectares which was previously subject to rock extraction and all associated facilities/works to a final floor level of 4 mOD; Lateral extension of the existing permitted quarry area over a greenfield area of c.6.1 ha. area to a final floor level of 4 mOD; Restoration of the application area to natural habitat after uses following completion of extraction; All related ancillary development and associated site works including processing (crushing, screening and washing) and stockpiling of materials; provision of landscaped screening berms and all other related activities; The proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 12 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Location / address

Ardgaineen, Claregalway, Co. Gawlay

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

27 Aug 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

21 Oct 2025

Appeal lodged

17 Nov 2025