Retention and continuation of development at this site, Toar Biomass Facility in the townland of Rathgarrett…

Application details

Planning reference

206168

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

Retention and continuation of development at this site, Toar Biomass Facility in the townland of Rathgarrett, Co Westmeath. The development consists of works for an existing biomass facility on a site of 14.34 ha. The facility is used for the storage and seasoning of biomass logs (6-9 Months) followed by chipping of the seasoned logs. The proposed retention development consists of the installation of temporary structures, a weightbridge cabin (7.44 sq.m) weighbridge (125 sqm). Retention permission is also sought for a biomass storage area (4.7km linear log storage space equating to 24,910 tonnes of wet logs), a low steel post and rail fence with gates at the entrance from the L1113), unpaved access tracks (4.7km) in length, a paved roadway (120m total length from the site entrance) and all ancillary works. The log storage area or long pile is linear with a diameter of c. 4m and up to a height of 4.1m. There is no storage of chipped biomass on site. This site will be operational until 2030. Planning permission is sought for alterations to improve the existing access of the L1113.

Location / address

Toar , Rathgarrett , Tyrellspass

Application type

RETENTION

Received / registered

3 Jul 2020

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

7 Dec 2020

Appeal lodged

7 Jan 2021

Appeal decision date

11 May 2021

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   3 Jul 2020

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   7 Dec 2020

3. Appeal lodged

   7 Jan 2021

4. Appeal decided

   11 May 2021