Dromone, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Restoration of an historic sand and gravel quarry back to agricultural land using imported soil and stone.
24128 · Meath County Council · Lodged 22 March 2024
- Reference
- 24128
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 March 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves importing 163,540 tonnes of inert natural materials, soil, and stones to restore a quarry to its original ground levels. The site will be covered with topsoil, reseeded with grass, and will feature temporary site offices, a wheel wash, and security fencing for up to 3 years.
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Official record
Development description
The restoration of an historic sand and gravel quarry back to its original ground levels, for use solely for agricultural purposes. The development will involve (i) the importation of 163,540 tonnes of imported inert natural materials, soil and stones, (ii) re-instatement of existing overburden contained on site (iii) the remediated lands will be covered with 300mm of topsoil and reseeded with grass when complete and (iv) relocation/upgrading of the existing entrance for improved access, installation of temporary (portacabin type site office/staff welfare facility, 1 no. Portable toilet, portable wheel wash facility, paladin security fencing with sliding gate at boundary with public road, and internal haul road to access quarry) for a period not exceeding 3 years together with all associated site works. The planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Rural Area”
National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'
Objective set by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Timeline
- Application received22 March 2024
- Further information requested15 May 2024
- Further information received8 October 2024
- Decision due2 January 2025
- Decision issued19 December 2024
- Grant issued11 February 2025
- Permission expiry10 February 2030
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