The development will consist of the importation and insertion of c.42,442 tonnes of inert soil…

Application details

Planning reference

2560429

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of the importation and insertion of c.42,442 tonnes of inert soil and stone materials under article 27 declaration over a five-year period, not exceeding 25,000 tonnes/annum, to improve 4.94 hectares of agricultural lands where: • The further use of the soil and stone is certain and will be used to recontour and improve the agricultural lands. • The soil and stone can be used directly without further processing. • The soil and stone will be an integral part of a production process i.e. soil will be excavated, moved to facilitate site development in accordance with Article 27 by a material producer or with the expressed written consent of a material producer and will be notifiable to the EPA as a by - product prior to its use on lands. • The proposed further use of the soil and stone fulfils all relevant product, environmental and health protection requirements for the specific use and will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts. On site equipment will include: • Site wheel wash. • Mobile portacabin welfare facilities. • Material inspection and quarantine area. There is no planned removal of hedge line vegetation on the perimeter of the site. Significant Further Information/Revised plans submitted on this application

Location / address

Robinstown , Ballivor , Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

29 Apr 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

3 Jun 2026

Final grant date

14 Jul 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   29 Apr 2025

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   3 Jun 2026

3. Final grant

   14 Jul 2026