Powersknock, Kilmeaden, County Waterford
Restoration of a disused 3.26-hectare quarry to agricultural use using imported soil and stone.
22178 · Waterford City and County Council · Lodged 10 March 2022
- Reference
- 22178
- Authority
- Waterford City and County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 10 March 2022
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves restoring a disused rock and gravel quarry covering 3.26 hectares back to agricultural use. It is proposed to import approximately 270,000 cubic metres of inert soil and stone over a 5-year period, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
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Official record
Development description
The restoration of a disused rock and gravel quarry comprising some 3.26 hectares to agricultural use using imported inert soil and stone classified as article 27 by-products of the construction industry. It is proposed to import some 270,000m3 of that material over a period of 5 years. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and a screening report for appropriate assessment (aa).
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweep House, Powersknock, Kilmeaden | Apr 2026 | €199,000 | 477 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 March 2022
- Further information requested27 April 2022
- Further information received5 August 2022
- Decision due12 October 2022
- Decision issued7 October 2022
- Appeal submitted3 November 2022
- Appeal decided16 April 2024
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