Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedAgriculturalDecided 30 July 2020

Knockmark, Drumree, Co. Meath

Importation of soil and stones to improve agricultural land.

RA191230 · Meath County Council · Lodged 18 September 2019

Reference
RA191230
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
18 September 2019

Summary

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The development involves importing uncontaminated soil and stones to improve land for agricultural use. It includes constructing a temporary internal haul road using crushed concrete and placing a temporary onsite welfare hut for the duration of the infilling process.

Agriculturalagriculturalsoil importationland improvement

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Development description

The importation of uncontaminated soil and stones for the improvement of lands for agricultural purposes. The importation of crushed concrete will be required to facilitate the construction of a temporary internal haul road (which will be removed upon completion of development). Permission is also sought for one temporary onsite welfare hut (office and toilet unit) which will serve as an office for the duration of the infilling process. An article 6(3) of the habitats directive screening for appropriate assessment report has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Subsequent to planning a waste facility permit will be sought from meath county council environment/waste section for the duration of the infilling process. 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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Key dates

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  1. Application received18 September 2019
  2. Further information received5 June 2020
  3. Decision due3 August 2020
  4. Decision issued30 July 2020
  5. Appeal submitted26 August 2020
  6. Appeal decided2 March 2021
  7. Permission expiry1 March 2026

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