Planning application 2661022
Esker Quarry Lateral Extension, Moyode
Moyode, Co. Galway
Current status
Further information requested
Latest milestone
Further information requested
11 Aug 2026
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Why this application matters
Quarry extension
A 2.29-hectare lateral extension to the existing limestone quarry is proposed for extraction and processing, with a 25-year operational lifetime.
Established site
The quarry was previously permitted and later extended. Existing processing plant, workshop, office buildings and the L7164 entrance would remain in use.
Road and drainage works
Works include relocating the wheel wash and weighbridge, two passing bays on the L7164, internal traffic signage, and new surface-water drainage and hydrocarbon-interception measures.
Restoration and ecology
The proposal includes stockpiling, landscaping, boundary treatments and site restoration. It is accompanied by 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
- Valid date
- 19 Jun 2026
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