Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedRetentionDecided 15 October 2020

GORTAGULLANE, KILLARNEY, CO KERRY

Retention of sand and gravel extraction and aggregate processing, with proposed soil recovery.

20747 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 21 August 2020

Reference
20747
Authority
Kerry County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
RETENTION
Received
21 August 2020

Summary

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This application seeks retention and continuance of use for a sand pit, extraction activities, and an aggregate processing facility. It also proposes the prospective importation of inert soil and stones for site restoration, alongside permission for a new septic tank, seeking a 10-year term.

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Development description

For continuance of use of sand pit and proposed soil recovery including: (a) retain and continuance of extraction of sand and gravel in an area of 0.85 hectares at a rate of 15,000 tonnes per annum, (b) retain and continuance of use of aggregate processing facility, including washing, screening and stockpiling on an area of 1.90 hectares, (c) retain and continuance of use of access, offices, welfare facilities and associated parking on 0.34 hectares, (d) prospective importation of inert soil and stones for use, including recovery, in site rstoration of the above areas (3.09 hectares) at a rate of 10,000 tonnes per annum, (e) permssion to construct a septic tank and percolation aea and all associated site works. A term of 10 years is sought for the proposed development

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AddressDatePriceDistance
Gortahoonig, Muckross, KillarneyJul 2025€303,000443 m
Gortagullane, Muckross, KillarneyDec 2025€800,000489 m

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  1. Application received21 August 2020
  2. Decision due15 October 2020
  3. Decision issued15 October 2020
  4. Appeal submitted6 November 2020
  5. Appeal decided2 June 2021

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