Planning application 2660527
Rossmore Stone Quarry Extension and Continuation
Rossmore, Laois, Co. Laois
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Application received
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Why this application matters
Quarry scale
The existing quarry site extends to about 2.39 hectares. Retention is sought for stone extraction and storage across approximately 0.65 hectares, alongside a proposed 0.85-hectare extraction extension.
Operations
The quarry would continue extracting, processing and storing stone for up to 10 years, with output not exceeding 30,000 tonnes annually. Proposed supporting works include a wheel wash, weighbridge, welfare unit, site office and staff parking.
Water management
New drainage is proposed to sediment ponds, with discharge to groundwater. Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment screening reports accompany the proposal.
Restoration
On completion of quarrying, the site is proposed to be restored to farmland or forestry.
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Application details
- Planning reference
- 2660527
- Council
- Laois County Council
- Proposal description
- Retain the works carried out to include the extraction and storage of stone from part of the existing quarry identified as the extracted area comprising of approximately 0.65 Ha. of the quarry site area of 2.39Ha. Permission is sought for the following : 1. Continuation of the extraction of stone over the same area (0.65ha) and the proposed new extended area comprising of 0.85 Ha. 2. Continuation of the processing and storage of the stone over a period of 10 years not exceeding 30,000 tons annually. 3. Installation of new drainage to sediment ponds with discharge to ground water. 4. Installation of a wheel wash and weighbridge on site. 5. Installation of welfare facility unit, a site office and staff car parking. 6. All ancillary site works at Rossmore, Co. Laois 7. An Appropriate Assessment Screening and an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report is included with the application It is proposed to restore the quarry to farmland or forestry on completion.
- Location / address
- Rossmore, Laois, Co. Laois
- Application type
- RETENTION
- Received / registered
- 30 Jul 2026
- Valid date
- 30 Jul 2026
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