Cappakeel, Emo, Co. Laois
Importation of soil and stone to raise ground levels for agricultural grassland in Emo.
21393 · Laois County Council · Lodged 1 June 2021
- Reference
- 21393
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 June 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves importing up to 20,000 tonnes of inert soil and stone over 2 years to raise ground levels by up to 1 metre. The 1.62-hectare site will be restored to agricultural grassland with new drainage and a temporary wheel wash.
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Official record
Development description
Permission sought for the importation of inert soil and stone (ewc class 170504 and class 170508) not exceeding 20,000tons over a period of 2 years for the purpose of raising existing ground levels to a level not exceeding 1m in height over 1.62 ha , installation of new drainage with restoration to agricultural grassland on completion and all ancillary site works to include temporary installation of a wheel wash at the entrance
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 June 2021
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