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Redhill, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Development of a sand and gravel quarry over a ten-year period in Abbeyleix.

2248 · Laois County Council · Lodged 2 February 2022

Reference
2248
Authority
Laois County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
2 February 2022

Summary

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Permission is sought to excavate sand and gravel and develop a quarry on a 4.7-hectare site at Redhill, Abbeyleix. The project includes on-site processing equipment, temporary welfare facilities, a concrete hardstand with a silt trap, and a restoration plan.

Industrialquarryextractionindustrial
Floor area
47,000 m²

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Development description

  • Excavate sand and gravel and develop as follows
  • Quarry activities for the extraction of sand and gravel within a total area of 4.7ha with an excavation area of 3.7ha site at redhill, co. Laois over a ten year period
  • On site equipment would include a dry screener, a loading shovel, a dumper as required, an excavator as required and a concrete wheelwash at entrance
  • Provision of temporary chemical toilets, temporary canteen and welfare facilities near the existing site entrance
  • Removal of hedgerow near the existing sight entrance to increase sightlines
  • A concrete hardstand area in the northeast corner of the site draining to a silt trap and interceptor is proposed to prevent any release of fuel to ground
  • Surface water drainage across the site is proposed to prevent sediment run off, off site or fuel run off to ground
  • Dispatch of the processed materials off-site is proposed via heavy goods vehicles (hgvs) using a one way traffic system
  • A fenced off buffer zone of 1om between the existing hedgerow and proposed excavation area has been allowed for to protect the hedgerows locally important ecological value
  • A restoration plan has been included in the application which will reinstate the site to agricultural use at the end of the project. An environmental and planning report, ecological impact assessment report, appropriate assessment screening report and detailed site drawings have been included as part of this planning application

Key dates

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  1. Application received2 February 2022
  2. Further information requested28 March 2022
  3. Further information received24 January 2023

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