Columbkille, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Importation of soil to prepare a 4.2-hectare site for native broadleaf forestry in Thomastown.
21751 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 3 September 2021
- Reference
- 21751
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 September 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves importing approximately 31,093 cubic metres of clean, inert soil and stone to improve 3.653 hectares of a 4.206-hectare site. This will render the land suitable for planting native broadleaf forestry, and includes installing a wheelwash.
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Official record
Development description
For the importation of clean topsoil and subsoil into the subject site of 4.206 hectares in order that the site can be rendered suitable for planting native broadleaf forestry. It is proposed to improve approximately 3.653 ha of the site and it is estimated that this will require approximately 31,093 cubic metres of greenfield, inert soil and stone. The applicant also proposes to install a wheelwash, and carry out all ancillary site works. A natura impact statement has been submitted with this application
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 September 2021
- Further information requested26 October 2021
- Further information received15 November 2021
- Decision due12 December 2021
- Decision issued8 December 2021
- Grant issued19 January 2022
- Permission expiry18 January 2027
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