Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAgriculturalDecided 30 June 2025

Augherskea, Drumree, Co. Meath

Importation of soil and stone over ten years to improve agricultural land in Drumree.

2560457 · Meath County Council · Lodged 8 May 2025

Reference
2560457
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
8 May 2025

Summary

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The development involves importing 197,468 tonnes of inert soil and stone over a ten-year period to recontour and improve 5.33 hectares of agricultural land. The site will utilize existing facilities including a wheel wash, office, and weighbridge.

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Development description

  • The development will consist of the importation and insertion of 197,468 tonnes of inert soil and stone as a non-waste by product over a ten-year period, not exceeding 25,000 tonnes/annum, to improve 5.33 hectares of agricultural lands where
  • The further use of the soil and stone is certain and will be used to recontour and improve the agricultural lands
  • The soil and stone can be used directly without further processing
  • The soil and stone will be an integral part of a production process i. E. Soil will be excavated, moved to facilitate site development in accordance with article 27 by a material producer or with the expressed written consent of a material producer and will be notifiable to the epa as a by - product prior to its use on lands
  • The proposed further use of the soil and stone fulfils all relevant product, environmental and health protection requirements for the specific use and will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts. On site equipment includes
  • Existing onsite wheel wash
  • Existing site office, welfare facilities & weighbridge
  • Existing hardstanding, inspection and quarantine area. There is no planned removal of hedge line vegetation on the perimeter of the site

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RA - Rural AreaRU
“Rural Area”

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

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Key dates

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  1. Application received8 May 2025
  2. Decision due2 July 2025
  3. Decision issued30 June 2025
  4. Grant issued13 August 2025
  5. Permission expiry12 August 2035

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