Ballinaclough Lower The Rath, Timahoe Portlaoise, Co Laois
Importation of up to 250,000 tonnes of material to restore a sand and gravel pit to grassland in Timahoe.
2660014 · Laois County Council · Lodged 15 January 2026
- Reference
- 2660014
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to import up to 200,000 tonnes of brownfield waste/Article 27 material and 50,000 tonnes of greenfield material over 10 years to restore a portion of an existing sand and gravel pit to agricultural grassland. The project includes a temporary wheel wash, entrance alterations, and a Natura Impact Statement.
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Official record
Development description
Import up to 200,000 ton of brownfield waste or article 27 material and 50,000 ton of greenfield material under article 27 over a 10 year period for the purpose of restoring a portion of an existing registered sand and gravel pit (qy 05/11) to agricultural grassland, installation of a temporary wheel wash facility along with alterations to an existing site entrance. A natura impact assessment (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted along with the application to the planning authority. A waste facility permit will be required for the proposed development
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- Application received15 January 2026
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