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GrantedIndustrialDecided 18 February 2022

DERRYARKIN & BUNSALLAGH TOWNLANDS, RHODE, CO. OFFALY

A 23-year permission is sought for a 44-hectare extension to an existing sand and gravel pit in Rhode.

21247 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 27 April 2021

Reference
21247
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
27 April 2021

Summary

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The development involves a 43.8-hectare extraction area, the removal of 10.2 hectares of commercial forestry, and the removal of overburden. It also includes upgrading an internal haul road, transporting material to the existing processing area, and site restoration. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) accompanies the application.

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Development description

A 23 year permission for a 44.0 hectare extension to an existing authorised sand and gravel pit comprising of the following: an extraction area of 43.8 ha. ; removal of 10.2 ha. Of commercial forestry and removal of overburden material from the remaining 33.6 hectares of the proposed extraction area; extraction of sand and gravel by mechanical means; upgrading of the existing internal haul road measuring 0.2 ha. ; transportation of extracted material to the existing authorised manufacturing area for processing via the internal haul road; landscaping and restoration of the site including screening berms; all associated ancillary facilities/works. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar)

Key dates

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  1. Application received27 April 2021
  2. Further information requested21 June 2021
  3. Further information received16 December 2021
  4. Decision due18 February 2022
  5. Decision issued18 February 2022
  6. Grant issued30 March 2022
  7. Permission expiry29 March 2045

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