Mary Kelly's Pit, in the townland of Powerstown, Milford
Infilling of lands with inert soil and stone to improve land for agricultural use.
23174 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 24 October 2023
- Reference
- 23174
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 October 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves recovery activities over a 4.84-hectare area. This includes infilling lands with 199,500 tonnes of uncontaminated soil, stone, and dredging spoil over 8 years, alongside a site office and associated works.
- Floor area
- 48,400 m²
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Official record
Development description
Recovery activities, over a total area of 4.84-hectares comprising: a) the infilling of lands as a soil recovery facility with inert waste consisting of suitable uncontaminated soil & stone and dredging spoil, to improve land for agricultural use (i. E. , 4.792-hectare area, total net import of 199,500 tonnes over 8 years), b) administration area, in a 0.048-hectare area, to include a site hut/site office and portable chemical toilet, and c) all other associated site works and services required to facilitate the development
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerstown, Milford, Carlownot full market price | Dec 2025 | €80,000 | 240 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 October 2023
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