Kilbrackan, Ballybrittas, Portlaoise
Restoration of a disused sand and gravel pit to agricultural land using imported soil.
22602 · Laois County Council · Lodged 29 September 2022
- Reference
- 22602
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 September 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project aims to restore a disused sand and gravel pit back to agricultural land. This will involve importing approximately 48,000 cubic meters (77,000 tonnes) of uncontaminated soil and stone from construction works to compact and contour the site.
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Development description
Restore to agricultural land of the site, which is currently a disused san & gravel pit. Approx 48,000 cubic meters or approx. 77,000 tonnes of uncontaminated soil and stone arising from construction works is to be imported, subject to a waste facility permit. The material will be compacted and contoured similar to the adjacent agricultural lands
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- Application received29 September 2022
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