The development will consist of the continuance of operation of the existing permitted quarry (ABP 17.QD.0017)…

Application details

Planning reference

LB200073

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of the continuance of operation of the existing permitted quarry (ABP 17.QD.0017), a lateral and vertical extension to the existing quarry including the deepening of the quarry extraction area by two extractive benches to 50m OD, within a total quarry extraction area of c. 4.5 ha, an increase in the permitted extraction rate to 200,000 tonnes per annum, provision of an aggregates and overburden stockpiling area and settlement lagoon system (c.2,000 m2), and restoration of the site to natural habitat after uses following completion of extraction, within an overall application area of c. 14.12 ha.. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of this planning application

Location / address

Heronstown Townland, Lobinstown, Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

24 Jan 2020