Infrastructure
2 shownpermission is sought for the continued extraction and processing (drilling, blasting, crushing and screening of rock using mobile plant) of the existing rock quarry and related ancillary buildings, existing site entrance and haul road, and facilities (permitted under ABP Ref. PL17.217766 (MCC Reg. Ref. SA/50073)). The quarry has a permitted extraction area of c. 18.15ha to a permitted depth of –15 m OD. Permission is also sought for an extraction area (c. 15.4ha) encompassing part (c. 6.8ha) of the previously permitted extraction area and a new extension to the south (c. 8.6ha) to a depth of –15 m OD (as established by the current permission). The proposed development will also consist of the importation of c. 2.7 million tonnes of non-waste soil and stone to be partly utilised in the backfilling of the existing quarry void (c. 7.4ha) to the north of the site as part of the proposed progressive restoration phase. The proposed development will also include a new soil washing and aggregate recovery plant to be utilised in the recovery of aggregate resources from a) the imported non-waste soil and stone and b) the recovery of resources from on-site unexcavated overburden and temporary overburden storage mounds. The permitted annual average extraction rate is 400,000 tonnes per annum (equivalent to 800,000 tonnes per annum during peak periods), limited to a daily maximum rate of 3,000 tonnes. Permission is sought to increase the permitted average annual extraction to an average annual production rate to 650,000 tonnes per annum (equivalent to 900,000 tonnes per annum during peak periods) to a maximum daily rate of 3,400 tonnes per day. Permission is also sought for: the relocation of a storage container, weighbridges, shipping office, office, canteen drying room and welfare room; the demolition of the existing electrical substation (c. 15.3 sq m) and the removal of the existing wheelwash, percolation area, twin chamber wastewater treatment tanks, bunded fuel area, car and truck parking area, water discharge treatment facility including hydrocarbon interceptor and water quality monitoring equipment; and the provision of new well, electrical substation (c. 53.9 sq m), wheelwash, septic tank and percolation area, bunded fuel tank, car and truck parking area, and a discharge water treatment facility (comprising 2 No. settlement ponds with a total volume of 3,925m3, with associated hydrocarbon interceptor, a concrete canal with a “V” notch weir, and
Annagor , Duleek , County Meath · 13 Jan 2026
RED III - Erection of a 19.48 MWp ground-mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) farm on lands off Station Road located to the west of Platin Cement Works and associated quarry north of Duleek, Co. Meath. The project will occupy approximately 22.35 hectares of agricultural fields adjacent to the existing cement facility and is designed to directly supply renewable electricity to the plant, thereby improving its energy efficiency and sustainability profile. The development will consist of photovoltaic panels mounted on fixed-tilt frames oriented to the south, with associated underground cabling and electrical infrastructure, including three transformer cabins and inverters. It will also include internal access tracks, a temporary construction compound and set-down area, perimeter security fencing, and CCTV where required. The grid connection will be made via the existing on-site substation at the Irish Cement Plant, enabling the generated power to be consumed on-site. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provision of article 26A of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.
Townlands of Commons Carranstown and Platin , accessed off the L1609 Station Road Duleek , County Meath · 12 Dec 2025