GrantedAgriculturalDecided 10 November 2025

Aghabeg Middle, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry

Permission is sought to import 105,000 tonnes of soil and stone to raise land levels for agricultural improvement.

2560522 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 18 June 2025

Reference: 2560522
Authority: Kerry County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 18 June 2025

Summary

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The application seeks to import approximately 105,000 tonnes of greenfield soil and stone by-product onto an 8.865-hectare site. This will raise the land levels by 0.25 to 2 metres to improve its agricultural value, incorporating a 5-metre setback from open drains.

Agriculturalsoil importland reclamationagricultural

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Development description

O’connor kerry haulage limited of parkview house, knockawaddra, tralee, co. Kerry intends to apply for planning permission at aghabeg middle, lixnaw, co. Kerry to import ca 105,000 tonnes of greenfield soil and stone by-product as defined in the national by-product criteria for greenfield soil and stone (bp-n002/2024) to raise the level of existing lands on the 8.865 ha site (by 0.25-2 m) in order to improve the agricultural value. The fill plan for the site provides for a 5 metre setback from all open land drains. A screening report for appropriate assessment and natura impact statement have been prepared in relation to the proposed development and has determined that the development with proposed mitigation measures, individually or in combination with other plans and projects, would not be likely to have a significant effect on any european sites.

Key dates

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Application received18 June 2025
Further information requested12 August 2025
Further information received3 October 2025
Decision due10 November 2025
Decision issued10 November 2025
Grant issued12 December 2025
Permission expiry11 December 2030

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