171107

Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 07/723 - (a) continuance of use of the existing sand and gravel pit and ancillary activities on lands (26.6 hectares) that have been used for this purpose since before 1st October 1964 on a site registered under Section 261 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Quarry Reference QR24) and (b) Extension of sand and gravel pit beyond Section 261 area boundary (15.1 hectares)

townlands of Portersize & Timolin , Ballitore , Co. Kildare.

A twenty-year planning permission for the infilling of an existing and future quarry void (Ref: 07/723 and 17/1107) with inert soil and stone in order to return the land to a beneficial use (agriculture) over an area of approximately 18.95 ha in the townlands of Portersize and Timolin, Ballitore, Co. Kildare. The void will be infilled with approximately 1,299,791 m3 of inert material. The proposed development also includes for the following: Infill, grading and restoration of two settlement ponds, totalling 1.065 ha (two settlement pond areas in NW of site approximately 0.788 and 0.277 ha). Restoration of three smaller ponds, totaling 0.44 ha, in order to provide an area of aquatic habitat (three ponds are approximately 0.321, 0.0835 and 0.0358 ha). Planting of a raised soil bund with native tree species, along northern site boundary (planting area approximately 0.48 ha). Grading of a pre-existing soil mound at the site entrance (approximately 1.11 ha). Development and management of an artificial sand martin nesting site, to replace the existing nesting location identified in the soil mound at site entrance. Construction of a soil quarantine shed (approximately 180m2 in area, 15m height), inspection area and re-fuelling area (hardstanding) located north of the existing site office (approximately hardstanding area – 400m2). Associated minor works to include site access road improvements (resurfacing), upgrade of drainage infrastructure including new fuel/oil interceptor and surface drains on hardstanding, refurbishment/repair of existing site office and weighbridge. The proposed development also includes for all other site development works and services ancillary to the proposed development. A waste licence is required for the proposed development. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS). Development

Portersize and Timolin Townlands , Ballitore , Co. Kildare.

(a) Bungalow, upgrade existing entrance to shared double entrance, new treatment system and percolation area and all associated site development works

Portersize , Ballitore , Co. Kildare.

the erection of 2 straw bedded cattle sheds with all associated facilities and site works.

Portersize , Ballitore , Athy

(a) Single storey kitchen extension to north south and western elevations. (b) two storey extensions to north, east and southern elevations with domestic garage, lounge, family room at ground floor level and balcony and bedroom at first floor level, (c) single storey side extension to north elevation. (d) retain 6 no. velux windows at first floor level on southern elevation to light domestic storage area.

Stealaway , Timolin , Co. Kildare

a single storey dwelling, a garden shed, a wastewater treatment system, new entrance and all ancillary works

Portersize , Grangecon , Co. Kildare

A single storey extension to existing cottage, wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter and all ancillary site development works. The development is within the curtilage of Brookmount House, Timolin Road, Ballitore which is a protected structure (RPS B36-12)

Timolin Road , Ballitore , Athy

a single storey extension to existing cottage, wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter and all ancillary site development works including new entrance from public road. The development is within the curtilage of Brookmount House, Timolin Road, Ballitore which is a protected structure (RPS B36-12); all

Timolin Road , Ballitore , Athy

to retain as constructed conservatory to the side of existing bungalow and also to retain domestic garage constructed to the rear of dwelling and ancillary works

Timolin , Co Kildare

(a) Proposed new dormer dwelling with single storey element; (b) Domestic garage; (c) New double recessed vehicle entrance; (d) Treatment system and percolation area along with all associated site development and facilitating works

Portersize , Ballitore , Co. Kildare.