GrantedIndustrialDecided 6 January 2022

Balgree, Carnaross, Kells Co. Meath

Extraction of sand and gravel over 6.23 hectares with site restoration to agricultural use.

211415 · Meath County Council · Lodged 23 July 2021

Reference: 211415
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 July 2021

Summary

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This application seeks permission for the extraction of approximately 280,000 cubic meters of sand and gravel over a 7-year period. The project includes a new entrance gate, wheel wash, road alterations, and subsequent restoration of the 6.23-hectare site to agricultural use. An EIAR and NIS have been prepared.

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Development description

The development will consist of the extraction of sand and gravel (approx. 280,000 cu m), construction of new entrance gate, ancillary structures to include wheel wash, remove hedge boundaries, alter public road and levels near entrance, remove disused public pump and well to facilitate adequate sightlines and haul the extracted material by road approximately 550metres to existing authorised plant for processing. Restoration of the site to beneficial agricultural after-use and all associated site works within an overall application area of 6.23 hectares and all for a period of 7 years. An environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and a natura impact statement (nis) have been prepared in respect of this planning application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU

“Rural Area”

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

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Balgree, Carnaross, Kells	Jul 2025	€160,000	120 m
Balgree, Carnaross, Kells	Feb 2025	€120,000	239 m

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Key dates

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Application received23 July 2021
Further information requested16 September 2021
Further information received15 October 2021
Decision due8 January 2022
Decision issued6 January 2022
Grant issued17 February 2022
Permission expiry16 February 2027

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