Granafallow, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Develop a 5-hectare quarry extension for sand and gravel extraction near Abbeyleix.
18124 · Laois County Council · Lodged 5 March 2018
- Reference
- 18124
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 March 2018
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to develop a 5ha extension to an existing quarry for the open-cut extraction of 100,000 cubic meters of sand and gravel per year over a 10-year period. An Environmental Impact Statement and a Natura Impact Statement will be submitted.
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Official record
Development description
Develop a 5ha extension to an existing quarry for the open cut extraction of 100,000m3/year of sand and gravel over a 10 year period. An environment impact statement and a natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority in connection with the application
Built & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Cottage, Killamuck Lane, Abbeyleix | Jul 2025 | €265,000 | 463 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 March 2018
- Further information requested26 April 2018
- Further information received8 October 2018
- Decision due4 November 2018
- Decision issued30 October 2018
- Grant issued3 December 2018
- Permission expiry2 December 2028
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