For the extension of Kilmacow Quarry at Aglish North, Granny, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny…

Application details

Planning reference

2460100

Council

Kilkenny County Council

Proposal description

For the extension of Kilmacow Quarry at Aglish North, Granny, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny, authorised via planning reference 16/700, to adjoining agricultural lands to the east with known quality reserves of aggregates. The extension will cover an area of ca.10.3 hectares and seek to complete 5 No. benches each 15m high, to a level of -45mOD, consistent with the existing permitted levels. The Proposed Development will involve blasting, extraction and processing of rock using mobile primary crushing / screening and associated plant on the quarry floor. The Proposed Development will utilise existing established quarry infrastructure including entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure to complete the works. The Proposed Development includes for the demolition and removal of two (2No.) agricultural sheds and a small pump house and the completion of boundary berms, access tracks and associated safety features at the Site boundary. Upon completion of extraction activities, the Site will be subject to a Restoration Plan, which has been submitted as part of this application. A planning permission of 20 years is being sought for the Proposed Development. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Location / address

Kilmacow , Granny Aglish North , Kilkenny

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

1 Mar 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

9 Jan 2025

Appeal lodged

5 Feb 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

26 Sept 2025

Planning timeline

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

1. Application received

   1 Mar 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   9 Jan 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   5 Feb 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   26 Sept 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case