(1) Extract sand and gravel (above the water table) over an area of ca.

Application details

Planning reference

18419

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

(1) Extract sand and gravel (above the water table) over an area of ca. 2.0 hectres, including the construction of overburden storage and landscape screening mounds along the perimeter of this extraction area; (2) permission for the on-site processing (dry screening) of aggregate; (3) permission for the construction of a wheel wash and the erection of portable welfare facilities; and (4) permission for the re-use of the existing site entrance. The proposed development proposes progressive and phased restoration throughout the life of the development. An Environmental Impact Statement (now referred to as an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR), and a Natura Impact Assessment (NIS) are sumbitted to the Planning Authority with the application

Location / address

Ironmills (or Kilrush), Ballinakill, Co. Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

13 Jul 2018

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

10 Dec 2018

Appeal lodged

14 Jan 2019

Appeal decision date

17 Sept 2019