RefusedIndustrialDecided 11 November 2021

The Murrens, Baltrasna Townland, Oldcastle Co. Meath

Construction of a new precast concrete manufacturing factory extension and installation of external gantry cranes in Oldcastle.

211067 · Meath County Council · Lodged 3 June 2021

Reference: 211067
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 3 June 2021

Summary

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The development consists of a new 5,280 sqm precast concrete manufacturing factory facility on a 6.6-hectare site. It will form an extension to the northern side of the existing factory, standing 14 metres high. The plans also include two external gantry cranes, an extension to an existing crane, and a third storage silo.

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Floor area: 5,280 m²

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Development description

The development will consist/consists of: development within an application area of c, 6.6 hectares. Permission for a proposed new precast concrete manufacturing factory facility (c. 5,280m2) including an external hardstanding concrete yard area (c. 2,545m2) and all ancillary works. The proposed new factory will form an extension to the northern side of the existing precast concrete manufacturing factory on site as permitted by plan refs. Ka101227 and ka151329; will be c. 160m long x c. 33m wide (internal dimensions); with the overall height of the factory extension being the same as the existing factory at c. 14m above ground level. Permission for 2 no. External gantry cranes (referenced 3 & 4 on plans) to be located within the existing external storage area for the movement of finished products within the storage area and for the loading of delivery hgvs. The proposed cranes will be c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and will move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Provision for extension of existing external gantry crane no. 2 by c. 42.5m. Permission for an additional (3rd) storage silo associated with the existing concrete batching plant (p. Ref. Ka101227), with an overall height similar to the existing silos of c. 27.3m. Retention permission of the following items associate with plan refs. Ka101227 and ka151329: vehicle access ramp with retaining wall structure for access to the aggregate storage bins associated with the existing permitted concrete batching plant; two-storey lean-to-structure with external staircase the southern side of the existing factory consisting of offices (2 no. ), kitchenette, toilets (5 no. )/store/electrical power room and transformer room (c. 158m2); precast factory floor area of c. 108m2 beyond the previously permitted factory area of c. 3,940m2; stand-alone canteen/changing facility c. 127m2 (c. 18.4m long x c. 6.9m wide) and c. 3.7m high. Retention permission of existing 2no. External gantry cranes (referenced 1 & 2 on plans) located to the west of the existing factory. The cranes are c. 22.5m wide and c. 11.8m high and move along a fixed track c. 160m in length. Retention permission of the existing waste water treatment system (wwts) and associated percolation area, with replacement of the existing wwts to allow for increased capacity and relocation of the percolation area. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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RA - Rural AreaRU

“Rural Area”

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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Application received3 June 2021
Further information requested28 July 2021
Further information received23 September 2021
Decision due11 November 2021
Decision issued11 November 2021

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