The development, within an application area of c.

Application details

Planning reference

2360253

Council

Offaly County Council

Proposal description

The development, within an application area of c. 28.0 hectares will consist of an extension of the existing pit to extract sand & gravel (over an area of c. 23.4 hectares) and limestone (over an area of c. 14.0 hectares); phased extraction to a final floor level of 10 mOD, use of industry standard blasting techniques for limestone fragmentation; use of mobile processing plant (crushing and screening) located within the extension area; demolition and removal of existing storage shed; construction of perimeter screening berms along the eastern, southern and western boundaries (up to maximum height of 5 metres); landscaping of the eastern, southern and western boundaries; final restoration of the extraction area to beneficial natural heritage & biodiversity use; and related ancillary works. The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

Location / address

Ballykilmurry & Ballyduff Townalnds , Clara Road , Tullamore Co. Offaly

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

22 Dec 2023

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

23 Feb 2024

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   22 Dec 2023

2. Decision: REFUSED

   23 Feb 2024