Knocknanool townland, Brideswell, Athlone Co. Roscommon
Restoration of a former sand and gravel quarry using imported soil and stone.
2360269 · Roscommon County Council · Lodged 13 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360269
- Authority
- Roscommon County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a development on a 6-hectare site to restore a disturbed landform created by previous sand and gravel extraction. The project involves importing up to 190,000 tonnes of inert natural materials, such as soil and stones, over a 9-year period, alongside installing temporary site infrastructure.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development within an application area of 6 ha. , which will consist of: use of up to 190,000 tonnes of imported inert natural materials, principally excess soil, stones and/or broken rock to partially fill and restore a disturbed landform created by previous extraction of sand and gravel. The development will be completed within 9 years (which includes a restoration period of up to 2 years); proposed infrastructure including, site office, staff welfare facilities, weighbridge, wheelwash, hardstand areas, waste inspection and quarantine facility and covered shed; temporary stockpiling of topsoil and subsoil pending re-use as cover material for final restoration of the site; restoration of the excavated landform (including placement of cover soils and seeding) to natural habitat and grazing. An environmental impact assessment report has been submitted with this application, at
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 December 2023
- Further information requested15 February 2024
- Further information received1 July 2024
- Decision due25 August 2024
- Decision issued23 August 2024
- Grant issued8 October 2024
- Permission expiry7 October 2029
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