Kilbrackan, Ballybrittas, Portlaoise
Restoration of a disused sand and gravel pit back to agricultural land using imported soil.
22615 · Laois County Council · Lodged 6 October 2022
- Reference
- 22615
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development aims to restore a disused sand and gravel pit back to agricultural use. This will involve importing, compacting, and contouring approximately 77,000 tonnes of uncontaminated soil and stone under a Waste Facility Permit.
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Official record
Development description
Restore to agricultural lands of a disused sand & gravel pit. The works will comprise of the importation, compaction and contouring of approx. 77,000 tonnes of uncontaminated soil and stone arising from construction projects under a waste facility permit
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 October 2022
- Further information requested25 November 2022
- Further information received11 July 2023
- Decision due7 August 2023
- Decision issued3 August 2023
- Grant issued4 September 2023
- Permission expiry3 September 2028
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