Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedOtherDecided 7 December 2020

Newcastle, Enfield, Co. Meath

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

TA200121 · Meath County Council · Lodged 6 February 2020

Reference
TA200121
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
6 February 2020

Summary

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The development involves restoring a 5.85-hectare previously extracted quarry site to agricultural and ecological use. It includes importing inert excavation spoil, using existing stockpiles, and installing temporary offices, a wheel wash, and a weighbridge.

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Floor area
234 m²

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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. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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 received6 February 2020
  2. Further information received25 August 2020
  3. Decision due8 December 2020
  4. Decision issued7 December 2020
  5. Appeal submitted12 January 2021
  6. Appeal decided17 November 2021
  7. Permission expiry16 November 2026

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