Continuance of use of the existing quarry and associated processing previously permitted under P.

Application details

Planning reference

22449

Council

Westmeath County Council

Proposal description

Continuance of use of the existing quarry and associated processing previously permitted under P. Ref. 98/1235 (ABP PL25.113179) and P. Ref. 04/5530 (ABP PL25.212150) within an application area of c. 14.2 hectares and for a period of 8 years to allow the previously permitted rock extraction be completed. The appropriate period of planning register reference 04/5530 was extended by order dated 18/01/2018. The development proposed seeks to utilise existing permitted ancillary buildings and facilities including weighbridge, wheelwash, portacabin office/canteen/toilet, proprietary effluent treatment system, carpark facilities, overburden and screening mounds, and all other associated site works and ancillary activities. Final restoration works to be carried out over a 2 year period following final rock extraction to give overall development life of 10 years. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of this planning application

Location / address

Blackmiles Townland, Crookedwood, Mullingar

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

9 Sept 2022

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

22 Mar 2023

Final grant date

26 Apr 2023