Loughmerans Townland, Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny
Backfilling of a sand and gravel pit with soil and stone for agricultural restoration in Dunmore.
2560417 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 9 July 2025
- Reference
- 2560417
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 July 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking a 20-year permission to backfill a permitted sand and gravel pit and agricultural land using article 27 by-product soil and stone. The project includes an additional 2 years for final site restoration across an 8.2-hectare area.
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Official record
Development description
For development. The development consists of the backfilling of a permitted sand and gravel pit (plan file ref. No 21204) and agricultural land with article 27 by product soil and stone; all associated ancillary facilities, including, internal haul roads, wheelwash, small portacabin office/canteen and chemical toilet all within an application area of c. 8.2 ha. The applicant is seeking a 20-year permission for infilling and associated activities, with an additional 2 years for final site restoration,
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received9 July 2025
- Further information requested2 September 2025
- Further information received19 December 2025
- Decision due24 January 2026
- Decision issued22 January 2026
- Grant issued24 February 2026
- Permission expiry23 February 2046
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