Quarrying & extraction
2 shownEXTENSION OF DURATION OF PLANNING PERMISSION TA191072 - the development will consist / consists of: 1) Phased restoration of a worked out authorised quarry back to its original topographical profile and agricultural use. 2) Associated ancillary temporay works and items including: inspection & quarantine area; refuelling area; storm water ditch; silt fences; portable staff canteen & welfare unit; portable WC & handwashing unit; and a parking area 3) Continuation of uses of existing previously authorised infrastructure including; site access; internal access roads; wheelwash; and sprinkler system for the duration of the development. The application site boundary encloses c. 7.5862 Ha. which is comprised of 6.2926 Ha of quarry to be restored and 1.2936 Ha of site access; internal access roads; wheelwash; and sprinkler system. The restoration works will comprise of the phased backfilling of the existing quarry void of c. 209,535 m3 with clean subsoil and topsoil followed by grass seeding and cultivation for agricultural use. The subsoil and topsoil will come from clean natural imported soil and from existing stockpiles of soil stored onsite. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessement Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) A waste facility permit and / or waste licence will be required in relation to the development
Foxhill , Rathmolyon , Co. Meath · 29 Jul 2025
1. restoration of the former sand and gravel pit (quarry reference QY39) to agricultural use through recontouring of the site levels using imported inert non-waste (Article 27 by-product) soil and stone materials. The area of proposed infilling is c. 10.4 hectares. 2. the proposed operational period is for 5 years to complete infilling and final restoration. 3. use of existing site facilities to include wheelwash; bunded fuel storage and refuelling area; workshop/store (c. 55.7m²); and use of the existing site entrance onto the R156 regional road. 4. provision of new site facilities to include mobile welfare pod facility (c. 16m²) consisting of office, canteen, toilet and drying room; weighbridge (c. 45m²); and a dedicated parking area. 5. all associated site ancillary works within an overall application area of c. 15.2 hectares. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of this planning application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Batterstown Townland , Rathmolyon Trim , Co. Meath · 4 Mar 2025

