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Newcastle, Enfield, Co. Meath

Restoration of a former quarry using imported soil and site works in Enfield.

TA200113 · Meath County Council · Lodged 5 February 2020

Reference
TA200113
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
5 February 2020

Summary

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Permission is sought for the restoration of a 5.85-hectare former quarry using existing stockpiles and imported inert excavation spoil. The development includes temporary offices, a wheel wash, a weighbridge, and a new site entrance, and is accompanied by an EIAR.

Infrastructurequarry restorationlandfilleiarenvironmental
Floor area
234 m²

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Official record

Development description

(a) use of existing stockpiles for site restoration (b) importation of inert excavation spoil comprising natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone for the purposes of restoration of a previously extracted area (qy/54) to restore the site to a beneficial agricultural and ecological afteruse (5.85 hectares) (c) temporary portacabin offices and staff facilities 100sqm. (d) wheel wash and weighbridge 134m2 (e) site entrance and access road (f) lockable access gate at the pit entrance (g) all other ancillary buildings, plant and facilities for the restoration, and all ancillary site works. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact statement (environmental impact assessment report) and associated documents. The application relates to a restoration development for the purpose of an activity requiring a waste permit to be issued by the meath county council.

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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  1. Application received5 February 2020

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