The development will consist / consists of: 1) Phased restoration of a worked out authorised quarry back to its original…

Application details

Planning reference

TA191072

Council

Meath County Council

Proposal description

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

Location / address

Foxhill (in the townlands of Clegarrow Formal & Issacstown), Rathmolyon, Co. Meath

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

15 Aug 2019

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

8 Oct 2019

Final grant date

11 Mar 2020

Appeal lodged

1 Nov 2019

Appeal decision date

6 Jul 2020