Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedOtherDecided 8 October 2019

Foxhill (in the townlands of Clegarrow Formal & Issacstown), Rathmolyon, Co. Meath

Phased restoration of a worked-out quarry back to agricultural land in Rathmolyon.

TA191072 · Meath County Council · Lodged 15 August 2019

Reference
TA191072
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
15 August 2019

Summary

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The development consists of the phased restoration of a 7.58-hectare worked-out quarry back to its original topographical profile and agricultural use. The works will involve backfilling the quarry void with approximately 209,535 cubic metres of clean subsoil and topsoil, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report.

Otherquarryrestorationeiaragriculture

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Development description

  • The development will consist / consists of
  • Phased restoration of a worked out authorised quarry back to its original topographical profile and agricultural use
  • Associated ancillary temporay works and items including: inspection & quarantine area; refuelling area; storm water ditch; silt fences; portable staff canteen & welfare unit; portable wc & handwashing unit; and a parking area
  • Continuation of uses of existing previously authorised infrastructure including; site access; internal access roads; wheelwash; and sprinkler system for the duration of the development. The application site boundary encloses c. 7.5862 ha. Which is comprised of 6.2926 ha of quarry to be restored and 1.2936 ha of site access; internal access roads; wheelwash; and sprinkler system. The restoration works will comprise of the phased backfilling of the existing quarry void of c. 209,535 m3 with clean subsoil and topsoil followed by grass seeding and cultivation for agricultural use. The subsoil and topsoil will come from clean natural imported soil and from existing stockpiles of soil stored onsite. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessement report (eiar) and a natura impact statement (nis) a waste facility permit and / or waste licence will be required in relation to the development

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 received15 August 2019
  2. Decision due9 October 2019
  3. Decision issued8 October 2019
  4. Grant issued11 March 2020
  5. Appeal submitted1 November 2019
  6. Appeal decided6 July 2020

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