GrantedIndustrialDecided 13 November 2019

Drinnanstown South, Rathangan, Co.Kildare

Continued operation and deepening of an existing quarry over a 15-year period.

1967 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 29 January 2019

Reference: 1967
Authority: Kildare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 29 January 2019

Summary

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The application seeks permission for the continuance of development at an existing 29.6-hectare quarry, including an asphalt plant, processing operations, and aggregate storage. It also proposes deepening the extraction area from 128mOD to 108mOD and restoring the site using imported inert materials over a 15-year period.

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Development description

Development at existing quarry, all within an overall area of 29.6 hectares consists of continuance of the development granted under p. Reg. Ref. 04/1680 comprising
Use of asphalt/macadam plant
Processing operations (crushing and screening)
Storage of aggregates
Esb substation (33sqm)
Bunded fuel store (100sqm)
Vehicle circulation and access including wheelwash
Restoration of part old quarry on 5.5 hectares using imported inert materials; and all other ancillary operations. The development also comprises continuance of the quarry workings within the existing quarry extraction area of 14 hectares (granted under p. Reg. Ref. 04/1680) with an increase in depth of the workings from 128mod to a level of 108mod; and restoration of the overall site. The proposed operational period is 13 years plus 2 years to complete restoration (total duration sought 15 years). This planning application will be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar)

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
Boston Hill, Rathangan, Co Kildare	Feb 2025	€380,000	468 m

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Application received29 January 2019
Further information requested25 March 2019
Further information received19 September 2019
Decision due13 November 2019
Decision issued13 November 2019
Grant issued18 December 2019
Permission expiry17 December 2024

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