Hartwell Upper, Kill, Co.Kildare
Importation of soil to prepare a 7.2-hectare site in Kill for forestry planting.
19840 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 26 July 2019
- Reference
- 19840
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 July 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant proposes to import approximately 128,000 cubic metres of clean, inert soil and stone to improve 3.80 hectares of a 7.20-hectare site. This will render the land suitable for planting native broadleaf forestry and requires a Waste Facility Permit.
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Official record
Development description
The importation of clean topsoil and subsoil in the subject site of 7.20 hectares in order that the site can be rendered suitable for planting native broadleaf forestry. It is proposed to improve approximately 3.80 ha of the site and it is estimated that this will require approximately 128,000 cubic metres of greenfield, inert soil and stone. The applicant also proposes to install a temporary site office and canteen, wheelwash, portaloo and carry out all ancillary site works. The application relates to an activity requiring a waste facility permit from the kildare county council. Revised by significant information consisting of; an environmental impact assessment report (eiar) was submitted.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 July 2019
- Further information requested19 September 2019
- Further information received12 February 2020
- Decision due7 April 2020
- Decision issued7 April 2020
- Grant issued30 June 2020
- Permission expiry29 June 2025
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