Extraction of sand and gravel (c.

Application details

Planning reference

2360390

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

Extraction of sand and gravel (c. 787,310m3 total or c. 1.57 million tonnes total, at a maximum extraction rate of c. 200,000 tonnes per annum) over the proposed 10 year permission sought; alterations to the existing agricultural entrance to create an entrance to the site with associated gates, piers and boundary fencing; provision of a haul road; site clearance; overburden removal; construction of screening berms; provision of a wheelwash and refuelling hard standing area; provision of hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site works above and below ground. The development will also consist of the phased and progressive restoration of the site to beneficial agricultural after-use. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

Location / address

Lands located in Knocknamoe and Ballymullen townlands, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

21 Sept 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

9 Dec 2024

Appeal lodged

23 Dec 2024