GRANSHA & LUDDAN, BUNCRANA, LIFFORD PO
Continuation of quarrying activity for 25 years near Buncrana.
1951534 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 10 October 2019
- Reference
- 1951534
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 October 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the continuation of quarrying activity over a 17.8-hectare area for a 25-year period. The project involves rock extraction by blasting, processing with mobile and fixed plant, and the continued use of existing site infrastructure.
- Floor area
- 178,000 m²
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Official record
Development description
Continuation of quarrying activity for a 25 year period over an area of approximately 17.8 ha; extraction of rock by blasting and rock breaking means from an area of 11.3 ha. (within 17.8 ha. Area); processing of rock using fixed and mobile plant and washing of material; continuation of use of the existing workshop, office, canteen, toilet facilities, weightbridge, wheelwash, settlement lagoons and all other ancillary facilities. Construction of refuelling area and attenuation & settlement lagoons; landscaping and restoration of the site and all associated ancillary facilities/works. This application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and a natura impact statement (nis)
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 October 2019
- Decision due4 December 2019
- Decision issued28 November 2019
- Grant issued3 June 2020
- Appeal submitted20 December 2019
- Permission expiry2 June 2025
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