Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedIndustrialDecided 12 October 2022

Deerpark, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

Continued operation and deepening of an existing quarry in Castlepollard.

2242 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 7 February 2022

Reference
2242
Authority
Westmeath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
7 February 2022

Summary

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The development consists of the continued use, operation, and deepening of an existing quarry. It includes minor layout amendments for a 4-hectare extraction area within an 11.4-hectare site, alongside new water management systems and a wheelwash.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of the continued use and operation of the existing quarry (permitted under p. A. Ref. 01/525), including deepening of the quarry, along with minor amendments to the permitted quarry layout comprising an extraction area of c. 4 ha within an overall application area of c. 11.4 ha. The development will include provision of new site infrastructure, including water management system, wheelwash and other ancillaries. The planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (eiar) and a natura impact statement (nis).

Key dates

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  1. Application received7 February 2022
  2. Further information requested1 April 2022
  3. Further information received19 August 2022
  4. Decision due13 October 2022
  5. Decision issued12 October 2022
  6. Grant issued14 December 2022
  7. Appeal submitted8 November 2022
  8. Appeal decided6 February 2024

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