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191097

REFUSED

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

a new sand and gravel extraction development on an overall site of c.32.2 hectares and comprises: Extraction of sand and gravel with excavation (dry and wet workings) occurring within a c.17.2 ha active area (location to vary over the operational phase) and related mobile processing activities that includes crushing, washing and screening and all ancillary works, plant and structures (including closed circuit silt disposal lagoons); Stockpiling of overburden (topsoil, subsoil and waste), raw and finished aggregates (prior to processing on-site / transportation off-site); Staff facilities including prefabricated canteen facility and welfare facilities (located within an existing agricultural shed); Ancillary site works including hardstand areas, bunded and covered fuel tanks, weighbridge, wheelwash, and packaged waste water treatment system; Perimeter landscaped screening berms; A new vehicular access point onto the L8006 including boundary treatment and signage; Landscaping and full restoration of the site with the establishment of a terrestrial and freshwater wildlife habitat; and The proposed extraction operational period is for 12 years with 2 years to complete restoration (total duration sought 14 years). This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement, all development

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Oct 2019

  2. Decision due

    27 Nov 2019

  3. Decision: REFUSED

    27 Nov 2019

  4. Appeal submitted

    2 Jan 2020

  5. Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL

    9 Jun 2021

Application Details

Location
Racefield , Ballyshannon , Kilcullen
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
32.2 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 October 2019
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
27 November 2019
Permission Expires
8 June 2033

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
306297-20
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Submitted
2 January 2020
Decided
9 June 2021

Location

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