Cregaree, Cong, Co. Mayo
Deepening of a 19-hectare quarry extraction area in Cong.
2560055 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 31 January 2025
- Reference
- 2560055
- Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 January 2025
Summary
AI-generatedMcGraths Limestone Works Ltd. is seeking a 25-year permission to deepen 19 hectares of an existing quarry from 5 mOD to -12 mOD. The application includes landscaping, restoration, and is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
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Official record
Development description
- Mcgraths limestone works ltd. Intend to apply for permission for development at cregaree, cong, co. Mayo. The development will consist of the deepening of 19 ha. Of the existing permitted quarry extraction area (plan file ref. No. 20/77: abp-308748-20 & plan file ref. No. Pl16. Su0132: qd16. Qd0009) from 5 mod to
- 12 mod; landscaping and restoration of the site; all associated ancillary facil-ities/works. The applicant is seeking a 25-year permission as part of the planning application. The planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report
The historical record
How industrial applications have been decided in Mayo County Council
98% granted
of 86 industrial applications granted, refused or part-granted by Mayo County Council, 2016–2026.
- The same category nationally
- 93%3,378
- All categories in Mayo County Council
- 94%9,748
These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 January 2025
- Decision due27 March 2025
- Decision issued26 March 2025
- Appeal submitted22 April 2025
- Appeal decided17 December 2025
- Permission expiry16 December 2030
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