Planning application 2660527
Retain the works carried out to include the extraction and storage of stone from part of the existing quarry identified…
Rossmore, Laois, Co. Laois
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Application received
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Why this application matters
Quarry Scale
Retention and continuation proposal for an existing 2.39ha quarry at Rossmore, including a previously extracted area of about 0.65ha and a further proposed extraction area of 0.85ha.
Operations & Facilities
Stone extraction, processing and storage are proposed for up to 10 years, capped at 30,000 tonnes annually. Works include sediment-pond drainage discharging to groundwater, a wheel wash, weighbridge, welfare unit, site office, staff parking and ancillary works.
Restoration & Assessment
The quarry is proposed to be restored to farmland or forestry on completion. Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment screening reports accompany the application.
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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
Location context
Nearby sold prices
Recent Property Price Register sales in Rossmore. Distances are not shown because the sale records do not contain reliable coordinates.