Thornberry, Kill, Co. Kildare
Restoration of worked gravel pits back to agricultural land using inert materials.
162 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 4 January 2016
- Reference
- 162
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 January 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe project aims to restore and recover approximately 3.2 hectares of existing worked gravel pits to match original land contours using inert materials. The development will be phased and includes a wheelwash area, site office portocabin, and temporary toilets to facilitate the return to agricultural use.
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Development description
Restore and recover existing worked gravel pits (approx. 3.2 ha) to be consistent with original land contour levels. The material used to restore the existing depressions will be inert materials. Permission is required for a wheelwash area, site office portocabin and temporary portable toilet facilities. The development will be worked in a phased manner and progressively restored to agricultural use
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- Application received4 January 2016
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