A twenty-year planning permission for the infilling of an existing and future quarry void (Ref…

Application details

Planning reference

201329

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

A twenty-year planning permission for the infilling of an existing and future quarry void (Ref: 07/723 and 17/1107) with inert soil and stone in order to return the land to a beneficial use (agriculture) over an area of approximately 18.95 ha in the townlands of Portersize and Timolin, Ballitore, Co. Kildare. The void will be infilled with approximately 1,299,791 m3 of inert material. The proposed development also includes for the following: Infill, grading and restoration of two settlement ponds, totalling 1.065 ha (two settlement pond areas in NW of site approximately 0.788 and 0.277 ha). Restoration of three smaller ponds, totaling 0.44 ha, in order to provide an area of aquatic habitat (three ponds are approximately 0.321, 0.0835 and 0.0358 ha). Planting of a raised soil bund with native tree species, along northern site boundary (planting area approximately 0.48 ha). Grading of a pre-existing soil mound at the site entrance (approximately 1.11 ha). Development and management of an artificial sand martin nesting site, to replace the existing nesting location identified in the soil mound at site entrance. Construction of a soil quarantine shed (approximately 180m2 in area, 15m height), inspection area and re-fuelling area (hardstanding) located north of the existing site office (approximately hardstanding area – 400m2). Associated minor works to include site access road improvements (resurfacing), upgrade of drainage infrastructure including new fuel/oil interceptor and surface drains on hardstanding, refurbishment/repair of existing site office and weighbridge. The proposed development also includes for all other site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development. A waste licence is required for the proposed development. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Development

Location / address

Portersize and Timolin Townlands , Ballitore , Co. Kildare.

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

9 Nov 2020

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

14 Jul 2021

Final grant date

1 Mar 2023

Appeal lodged

9 Aug 2021

Appeal decision

Appeal withdrawn

Appeal decision date

28 Nov 2022

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   9 Nov 2020

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   14 Jul 2021

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   9 Aug 2021Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Appeal withdrawn

   28 Nov 2022Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

5. Final grant

   1 Mar 2023