Swanlinbar Quarry, Swanlinbar, Co Cavan
Continued use and lateral/vertical expansion of a 44.5ha limestone quarry in Swanlinbar.
21568 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 16 September 2021
- Reference
- 21568
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 16 September 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks the continued use of an existing 44.5-hectare limestone quarry for up to 20 years. It includes a lateral extension of 4 hectares and a vertical extension to a depth of 25mAOD, with eventual restoration to a waterbody and biodiverse habitats.
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Development description
For the continued use of existing 44.5ha limestone quarry and ancillary works permitted under planning ref 02/949 (an bord pleanála ref pl. 02.203303) with quarrying operations continuing to extend laterally over an area of c. 4ha in order to reach the full extents of quarrying previously permitted and a vertical extension resulting in a maximum quarry floor depth of 25maod, over a period of up to 20 years, with the restoration to a waterbody and biodiverse habitats following the completion of extraction. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and a natura impact statement (nis)
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 September 2021
- Decision due14 February 2022
- Decision issued10 February 2022
- Grant issued24 March 2022
- Permission expiry23 March 2027
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