Knocknamoe & Ballymullen, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
Development of an 8.5-hectare sand and gravel extraction quarry in Abbeyleix.
19733 · Laois County Council · Lodged 23 December 2019
- Reference
- 19733
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 December 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking a 20-year permission for the extraction of underlying sand and gravel. The works include tree and vegetation removal, construction of screening berms, upgrading the entrance, and erecting an office, canteen, and wheelwash.
- Floor area
- 85,000 m²
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Official record
Development description
Develop a total area of 8.5 hectares comprising the following: removal of existing stand of trees, vegetation and overburden; extraction of underlying sand and gravel; upgrading of existing entrance and site lines to include removal of boundary vegetation; construction of screening berms; erection of an office/canteen and wheelwash; landscaping and restoration of the site; all associated ancillary facilities/works. The applicant is seeking a 20 year permission as part of the planning application. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar)
Built & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Grallow Wood, Ballymullen Rd, Abbeyleix | Feb 2025 | €295,000 | 477 m |
| 34 Grallow Wood, Abbeyleix, Laois | Oct 2025 | €380,000 | 478 m |
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- Application received23 December 2019
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