Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 14 February 2022

Belview, Gorteens, County Kilkenny

Handling, temporary storage, and shipping of up to 210,000 tonnes of zinc and lead ore per year at Belview Port.

211030 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 17 December 2021

Reference
211030
Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
17 December 2021

Summary

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The development involves using an existing bulk store for the handling and temporary storage of zinc and lead ore, and loading it onto ships from an existing wharf. Works will include modifications to the bulk store, adding dust extraction, and using telescopic material handling equipment on the wharf.

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Development description

For the handling and temporary storage of zinc and lead ore at an existing bulk store, and loading of the ore from the store onto ships from an existing wharf. It is expected that the proposed development will facilitate the export of up to 210,000 tonnes of ore per annum. The works will include modifications to the existing bulk store and the addition of dust extraction from the bulk store building. The proposed development will also involve the use of telescopic material handling equipment on the existing wharf at belview to facilitate loading of the zinc and lead ore onto ships, along with associated site works. A natura impact statement will accompany this application.

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  1. Application received17 December 2021
  2. Decision due19 February 2022
  3. Decision issued14 February 2022
  4. Grant issued22 March 2022
  5. Permission expiry21 March 2027

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