Aughrim Mucklagh Gortoorlan and Snugborough, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Continuation and expansion of quarrying operations over a 20-year period.
17282 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 23 June 2017
- Reference
- 17282
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 June 2017
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the continuation of quarrying across a 107.7-hectare site, including extraction from two limestone quarries and a shale quarry. The development involves lateral expansion over 60 hectares, progressive restoration, and rehabilitation of a former shale quarry over 20 years.
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Official record
Development description
For development at aughrim mucklagh quarry complex for the continuation of quarrying on some of the lands covered by a previous time limited planning consent pl02.206783 to include extraction from two distinct limestone quarries and a shale quarry, with progressive restoration of the development site and the complete rehabilitation of a former shale quarry, over a 20 year period. The development includes lateral development of the two limestone quarries and a shale quarry employing existing practices, environmental mitigation measures and associated works extending over some 60 hectares of the 107.7 hectare site. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact statement
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 June 2017
- Decision due15 November 2017
- Decision issued14 November 2017
- Grant issued11 January 2018
- Permission expiry10 January 2023
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