Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAgriculturalDecided 23 June 2026

Balleece Upper, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow

Importation of 85,000 tonnes of soil and stone to improve agricultural land.

2560854 · Wicklow County Council · Lodged 23 October 2025

Reference
2560854
Authority
Wicklow County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
23 October 2025

Summary

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The proposal involves importing and inserting 85,000 tonnes of inert soil and stone over a four-year period to improve 7 hectares of agricultural land. The works will utilize an existing site entrance, a wheel wash, and onsite plant equipment.

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Official record

Development description

  • Importation and insertion of 85,000 tonnes of inert soil and stone as a non-waste by product over a four-year period, not exceeding 25,000 tonnes/annum, to improve 7 hectares of agricultural lands where: the principal activities associated with the proposed development are
  • The infill of the 85,000 tonnes consists of inert soil & stone (i. E. Soils, subsoils and stone) and will be utilised for agricultural purposes once complete
  • The infill and restoration will be completed under an article 27 of the european communities (waste directive) regulations 2011 (s. I. No 126 of 2011)
  • The proposed further use of the soil and stone fulfils all relevant product, environmental and health protection requirements for the specific use and will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts. Onsite equipment includes
  • Existing site entrance
  • Wheel wash
  • Site plant & equipment

The historical record

How agricultural applications have been decided in Wicklow County Council

84% granted

of 330 agricultural applications granted, refused or part-granted by Wicklow County Council, 2016–2026.

The same category nationally
94%16,317
All categories in Wicklow County Council
84%9,779

These are historical figures for this category in this council area, counted from the statutory register over the last 10 years. They are not an assessment of this application and say nothing about how it will be decided.

Key dates

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  1. Application received23 October 2025
  2. Further information requested11 December 2025
  3. Further information received29 May 2026
  4. Decision due25 June 2026
  5. Decision issued23 June 2026

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