Esker, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny
Continued filling and leveling of a former sand and gravel pit to return it to agricultural land.
2660233 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 21 April 2026
- Reference
- 2660233
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to continue filling and leveling a former sand and gravel pit in Jenkinstown using clean inert soil and stones. The project requires a Waste Facility Permit and includes restoring habitat features associated with the Esker Pits proposed Natural Heritage Area.
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Official record
Development description
To continue the filling and leveling of a former sand and gravel pit to return it to agricultural lands through the recovery of clean inert soil and stones (eu waste class 17 0504). Original planning permission ref. No. 16/130 refers. This development will require a waste facility permit in accordance with the waste management (facility permit and registration) regulations, 2007, as amended for class 5, 6 & 7 activities. The works will include the restoration of habitat features such as calcareous grasslands, shallow ponds and marsh areas associated with 0.7 hectares of the esker pits proposed natural heritage area (pnha ref 000832). The works will also include the continued use of existing vehicular entrance, wheelwash and all associated site development works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 April 2026
- Further information requested15 June 2026
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