Excavate sand and gravel and develop as follows: • Quarry activities for the extraction of sand…

Application details

Planning reference

2248

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

Excavate sand and gravel and develop as follows: • Quarry activities for the extraction of sand and gravel within a total area of 4.7ha with an excavation area of 3.7ha site at Redhill, Co. Laois over a ten year period, • On site equipment would include a dry screener, a loading shovel, a dumper as required, an excavator as required and a concrete wheelwash at entrance. • Provision of temporary chemical toilets, temporary canteen and welfare facilities near the existing site entrance,• Removal of hedgerow near the existing sight entrance to increase sightlines, • A concrete hardstand area in the northeast corner of the site draining to a silt trap and interceptor is proposed to prevent any release of fuel to ground, • Surface water drainage across the site is proposed to prevent sediment run off, off site or fuel run off to ground, • Dispatch of the processed materials off-site is proposed via Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) using a one way traffic system, • A fenced off buffer zone of 1Om between the existing hedgerow and proposed excavation area has been allowed for to protect the hedgerows locally important ecological value, • A restoration plan has been included in the application which will reinstate the site to agricultural use at the end of the project. An Environmental and Planning Report, Ecological Impact Assessment Report, Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and detailed site drawings have been included as part of this planning application.

Location / address

Redhill, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

2 Feb 2022