(1) Extend the life of the existing sand and gravel pit development totalling c.23.2 hectares previously granted under…

Application details

Planning reference

23613

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

(1) Extend the life of the existing sand and gravel pit development totalling c.23.2 hectares previously granted under planning permission 99/1200 (ABP PL09.118274) with processing that includes crushing, washing and screening, and 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718). The sand and gravel extraction will be dry working above the water table, (2) Extend the life of the proposed sand and gravel pit extension area totalling c. 30.9 hectares previously granted under planning permission 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718). The sand and gravel extraction area will be c.25.7 hectares and will consist of dry working above the water table; (3) Include for all associated services and ancillary works consisting of: (a) the existing processing plant for the purposes of crushing, washing and screening; (b) the existing office, toilet and associated waste water treatment system, canteen, weighbridge, wheelwash and site entrance; (c) the construction of new screening berms on the northern and western boundaries of the proposed extension area; (4) Restoration of most of the worked-out sand and gravel pit (c. 39.6 hectares) to it's surrounding/former ground level using naturally occurring materials, principally inert soil and stone generated by construction and development activity and imported as waste under licence or as by-product (in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). Restoration of the entire site to a combination of agricultural and nature conservation areas; (5) installation of a dedicated covered waste inspection and quarantine shed and for storage of plant and machinery (c.20M length x 12m width x 7.5m height); (6) The proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 54.1 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years (the sand and gravel extraction operational period is for 22 years and the importation of materials for restoration is for 25 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application. Part of the proposed restoration element of the development will require a waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Location / address

Kilglass Townland, Carbury, Co. Kildare

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

8 Jun 2023

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

26 Mar 2024

Final grant date

8 May 2024

Appeal lodged

23 Apr 2024

Appeal decision

Invalid

Appeal decision date

23 Apr 2024