Cregaree Quarry Deepening and Site Restoration

Application details

Planning reference

2560055

Council

Mayo County Council

Proposal description

McGraths Limestone Works Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development at Cregaree, Cong, Co. Mayo. The development will consist of the deepening of 19 ha. of the existing permitted quarry extraction area (Plan File Ref. No. 20/77: ABP-308748-20 & Plan File Ref. No. PL16.SU0132: QD16.QD0009) from 5 mOD to -12 mOD; Landscaping and restoration of the site; All associated ancillary facil-ities/works. The applicant is seeking a 25-year permission as part of the planning application. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report.

Location / address

Cregaree, Cong, Co. Mayo

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

31 Jan 2025

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

26 Mar 2025

Appeal lodged

22 Apr 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

17 Dec 2025