The continuation of the use and further quarrying of limestone within the 57.5Ha site…

Application details

Planning reference

LB201519

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

The continuation of the use and further quarrying of limestone within the 57.5Ha site, granted by Substitute consent (PL17.su0088), comprising extraction from a 20.6Ha area which includes a lateral extension of 6.2Ha, using conventional drilling and blasting techniques and mineral reduction using mobile crushing and screening to a depth of 30mAOD. The development includes some 3.4Ha of advanced woodland planting, new administration office and workshop, associated septic tank with raised sand polishing filter and an oil interceptor with soak-away trench. A weighbridge with an associated dispatch office and ancillary structures to include a wheelwash and the potential in line relocation of 110kv transmission poles and the reuse of the northern void 3.24Ha at a reprofiled level of some 40mAOD using on site overburden to provide for a new low level location for a replacement concrete batching plant for the existing plant (01/4203) and a concrete block making yard with restoration of the lands to biodiverse habitats upon completion of extraction. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Asssessment Report and a Natura Impact Statement. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Location / address

Duleek Quarry, Newtown, Duleek Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

23 Oct 2020

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

10 Jun 2021

Appeal lodged

6 Jul 2021

Appeal decision

Grant permission with conditions

Appeal decision date

3 Mar 2023