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Newtown, Bonnetstown, Co Kilkenny

Ten-year soil and stone waste recovery facility in Bonnetstown.

20599 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 10 September 2020

Reference
20599
Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
10 September 2020

Summary

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Permission is sought for a phased soil and stone waste recovery operation on an 8.05-hectare site, importing up to 24,000 tonnes per annum over ten years. The project includes a weighbridge, wheel wash, office, and relocation of electricity lines, accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

For development. The development will consist of the importation, screening and recovery of inert waste, namely soil and stones, in a phased manner with resultant increase in finished land height of approximately 1.4m on 8.05 hectares, at a maximum rate of 24,000 tonnes per annum with cumulative tonnage of 192,000 tonnes, over a ten year period. The screening process involves separation of all vegetation including root systems (rhizomes) which will be re-exported from site to a licenced disposal facility. Access and screening of material will be carried out using an existing permitted vehicular entrance, concrete yard and hard-standing area (previously authorised under 11/272); associated works includes the provision of a weighbridge, wheel wash, office and welfare facilities, temporary berms and screening, and associated civil works including use of modular concrete walling on concrete pad as well as undergrounding and/or re-location of electricity transmission lines within the site; all on a total site area of 12.01 hectares. The application is accompanied by a natura impact statement

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  1. Application received10 September 2020

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