Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedIndustrialDecided 9 January 2025

Kilmacow, Granny Aglish North, Kilkenny

A 10.3-hectare extension of Kilmacow Quarry into adjoining agricultural lands.

2460100 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 1 March 2024

Reference
2460100
Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 March 2024

Summary

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The development proposes extending the existing quarry to adjoining agricultural lands to the east. It will involve blasting, extraction, and processing of rock, the demolition of two agricultural sheds, and a 20-year planning permission.

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Development description

  • For the extension of kilmacow quarry at aglish north, granny, kilmacow, county kilkenny, authorised via planning reference 16/700, to adjoining agricultural lands to the east with known quality reserves of aggregates. The extension will cover an area of ca. 10.3 hectares and seek to complete 5 no. Benches each 15m high, to a level of
  • 45mod, consistent with the existing permitted levels. The proposed development will involve blasting, extraction and processing of rock using mobile primary crushing / screening and associated plant on the quarry floor. The proposed development will utilise existing established quarry infrastructure including entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure to complete the works. The proposed development includes for the demolition and removal of two (2no. ) agricultural sheds and a small pump house and the completion of boundary berms, access tracks and associated safety features at the site boundary. Upon completion of extraction activities, the site will be subject to a restoration plan, which has been submitted as part of this application. A planning permission of 20 years is being sought for the proposed development. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and a natura impact statement (nis)

Key dates

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  1. Application received1 March 2024
  2. Further information requested25 April 2024
  3. Further information received10 October 2024
  4. Decision due11 January 2025
  5. Decision issued9 January 2025
  6. Appeal submitted5 February 2025
  7. Appeal decided26 September 2025
  8. Permission expiry25 September 2030

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