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GrantedAgriculturalDecided 28 April 2025

Derrycoosh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Re-contouring of agricultural land using imported soil and stones in Castlebar.

2460669 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 1 November 2024

Reference
2460669
Authority
Mayo County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 November 2024

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A 10-year planning permission is sought to import approximately 165,000 tonnes of byproduct soil and stones to reclaim 5.061 hectares of agricultural land. The project includes modifying the site access and erecting silt fences.

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Development description

The development will consist of the re-contouring of agricultural land using imported byproduct soil and stones within an area of 5.061 hectares for the consequential benefit to agriculture. Permission is also sought for the modification of the existing agricultural site access, and all associated site infrastructure required for the development, including erection of silt fences at all watercourses. A 10 year planning permission is requested during which period approximately 165,000 tonnes of byproduct soil and stones will be imported for the purposes of land reclamation. The planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement.

Key dates

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  1. Application received1 November 2024
  2. Further information requested23 December 2024
  3. Further information received2 April 2025
  4. Decision due29 April 2025
  5. Decision issued28 April 2025
  6. Appeal submitted26 May 2025
  7. Appeal decided10 September 2025
  8. Permission expiry9 September 2030

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