Planning application 2661022
For the proposed development includes the extension of the existing Esker Quarry permitted under Pl.
Moyode, Co. Galway
Current status
Further information requested
Latest milestone
Further information requested
11 Aug 2026
Application timeline
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Why this application matters
Quarry extension
The proposal would extend the existing Esker Quarry at Moyode by approximately 2.29ha for limestone extraction and processing, with a proposed operational lifetime of 25 years.
Established planning lineage
The existing quarry was permitted under Pl. Ref. 99/751, with that permission extended under Pl. Ref. 04/417 and ABP Reg. Ref. 07.210064.
Site infrastructure and restoration
Works include retaining the existing L7164 entrance and operational plant, workshop and office buildings; relocating the wheel wash and weighbridge; adding internal traffic signage and two L7164 passing bays; and providing drainage, stormwater treatment, landscaping, boundary treatments, stockpiling and site restoration.
County quarry context
Another Galway County quarry proposal at Lettershea, Clifden provides for rock extraction over 1.9ha with a 25-year duration, mobile crushing and screening, landscaping and a Natura Impact Statement.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2661022
- Council
- Galway County Council
- Proposal description
- For the proposed development includes the extension of the existing Esker Quarry permitted under Pl. Ref. 99/751 and extended under Pl. Ref: 04/417, ABP Reg. Ref. 07.210064. Permission is sought for an operational lifetime of 25 years. The proposed development consists of : Development of a lateral extension to the existing limestone quarry of an area measuring approximately 2.29ha for the extraction and processing of limestone. Relocation of existing wheel wash and weighbridge within the existing site and the provision of internal traffic management signage; Construction of surface water and stormwater infrastructure including stormwater drains, surface drainage channel, stormwater catchpit, infiltration trench and hydrocarbon bypass interceptor; Provision of 2 no. vehicle passing bays along the L7164, continued use of existing operational infrastructure including processing plant, workshop and on-site office buildings; continued use of the existing site entrance off the L7164; Implementation of site restoration; all ancillary site enabling, site development works including establishing a stockpiling area, site landscaping and site boundary treatments. The planning application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
- Location / address
- Moyode, Co. Galway
- Application type
- PERMISSION
- Received / registered
- 19 Jun 2026
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