KNOCKDRIN AND DERRYGREENAGH TOWNSLANDS, RHODE, CO OFFALY
Importation of soil and stone to raise ground levels for agricultural restoration in Rhode.
23277 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 13 June 2023
- Reference
- 23277
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to import up to 25,000 tonnes of soil and stone over two years to raise existing ground levels by up to 1.2 metres. The project covers 2.4 hectares, includes new drainage, a temporary wheel wash, and aims to restore the land to agricultural use.
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Official record
Development description
- To import soil and stone (ewc class 17 05
- Not exceeding 25,000 tons over a period of 2 yrs for the purpose of raising existing ground levels not exceeding 1.2m in height, installation of new drainage over 2.4ha with restoration to agricultural use on completion. Permission is also sought for the temporary installation of a suitable wheel wash at the entrance and all ancillary site works. The development will require a waste facility permit
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 June 2023
- Further information requested4 August 2023
- Further information received31 May 2024
- Decision due12 August 2024
- Decision issued12 August 2024
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