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Knocknamoe & Ballymullen Townlands, Abbeyleix, Co. laois

Ten-year permission sought for a sand and gravel extraction quarry in Abbeyleix.

21694 · Laois County Council · Lodged 11 October 2021

Reference: 21694
Authority: Laois County Council
Register status: Withdrawn
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 11 October 2021

Summary

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The applicant is seeking a 10-year permission for sand and gravel extraction over an 8.5-hectare site in Abbeyleix. The works involve tree removal, upgrading the entrance, constructing screening berms, a wheel wash, and eventual restoration to agricultural land. The application includes an EIAR and NIS.

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Development description

Develop as follows: the development consists of a total area of 8.5 hectares comprising of 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, wheel wash facility & refueling area; landscaping and restoration of the site to agricultural land on completion of extraction; all associated ancillary facilities/works; the applicant is seeking a 10 year permission as part of the planning application; the application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report and a natura impact statement.

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
34 Grallow Wood, Abbeyleix, Laois	Oct 2025	€380,000	496 m
27 Grallow Wood, Ballymullen Rd, Abbeyleix	Feb 2025	€295,000	498 m

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Application received11 October 2021
Further information requested2 December 2021
Application withdrawn8 September 2022

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