Whitestown Lower, Co. Wicklow
Importation of soil and stones to restore a 2.73-hectare extracted pit area over five years.
201067 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 23 October 2020
- Reference
- 201067
- Authority
- Wicklow County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes the importation of 23,000 tonnes of inert soil and stones per annum (115,000 tonnes cumulative) to restore an extracted pit area. The project includes site infrastructure like a wheelbath and access road, and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
- Floor area
- 27,300 m²
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Official record
Development description
Importation of inert soil and stones for use in site restoration of an extracted area of 2.73 hectares within the pit area authorised under pl27/5/58916, at a rate of 23,000 tonnes per annum and cumulative tonnage of 115,000 tonnes, restoration of part of existing pit using site won materials on 0.21 hectares, associated civil works and site infrastructure, including wheelbath and access road, for a period of five years. The application is accompanied by a natura impact statement.
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- Application received23 October 2020
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