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Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

(1) Extend the life of the existing sand and gravel pit development totalling c.23.2 hectares previously granted under planning permissions 99/1200 (ABP Pl09.118274) with processing that includes crushing, washing and screening, and 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718); The sand and gravel pit extension area totalling c.30.9 hectares previously granted under planning permission 07/977 (ABP PL09-226718) The sand and gravel extraction areas will be c.25.7 hectares and will consist of dry working above the water table; (3) Include for all associated services and ancillary works consisting of: (a) the existing processing plant for the purposes of crushing, washing and screening; (b) the existing office and toilet and associated waste water treatment system, canteen, weighbridge, wheelwash and site entrance; (c) the construction of new screening berms on the northern and western boundaries of the proposed extension area; (4) Restoration of most of the worked-out sand and gravel pit (c.39.6 hectares) to its surrounding/former ground level using naturally occurring materials, principally inert soil and stone generated by construction and development activity and imported as waste under licence or as by-product (in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). Regulations 2011 (as amended). Restoration of the entire site to a combination of agricultural and nature conservation areas; (5) Installation of a dedicated covered waste inspection and quarantine shed and for storage of plant and machinery (c.20m length x 12m width x 7.5m height); (6) The proposed development is within an overall application area of c.54.1 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years (the sand and gravel extraction operational period is for 22 years and the importation of materials for restoration is for 25 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application. Part of the proposed restoration element of the development will require a waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency

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Application Details

Location
Kilglass Townland , Carbury , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
30 May 2023
Status
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
Decision
N/A

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23613CONDITIONAL8 Jun 2023

(1) Extend the life of the existing sand and gravel pit development totalling c.23.2 hectares previously granted under planning permission 99/1200 (ABP PL09.118274) with processing that includes crushing, washing and screening, and 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718). The sand and gravel extraction will be dry working above the water table, (2) Extend the life of the proposed sand and gravel pit extension area totalling c. 30.9 hectares previously granted under planning permission 07/977 (ABP PL09.226718). The sand and gravel extraction area will be c.25.7 hectares and will consist of dry working above the water table; (3) Include for all associated services and ancillary works consisting of: (a) the existing processing plant for the purposes of crushing, washing and screening; (b) the existing office, toilet and associated waste water treatment system, canteen, weighbridge, wheelwash and site entrance; (c) the construction of new screening berms on the northern and western boundaries of the proposed extension area; (4) Restoration of most of the worked-out sand and gravel pit (c. 39.6 hectares) to it's surrounding/former ground level using naturally occurring materials, principally inert soil and stone generated by construction and development activity and imported as waste under licence or as by-product (in accordance with Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). Restoration of the entire site to a combination of agricultural and nature conservation areas; (5) installation of a dedicated covered waste inspection and quarantine shed and for storage of plant and machinery (c.20M length x 12m width x 7.5m height); (6) The proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 54.1 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years (the sand and gravel extraction operational period is for 22 years and the importation of materials for restoration is for 25 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application. Part of the proposed restoration element of the development will require a waste licence from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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221422N/A29 Nov 2022

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23239N/A10 Mar 2023

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221531N/A22 Dec 2022

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2345N/A20 Jan 2023

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Kilglass , Balrinnet , Carbury

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23302REFUSED24 Mar 2023

the restoration of an area of a disused Sand and Gravel Pit, back to agricultural use. The Proposed site covers approximately 6.4 hectares and approximately 116,000 cubic metres (185,600 tonnes) of uncontaminated soil and stone is to be imported under a Waste Facility Permit over a period of 8 to 10 years. A maximum of 5 loads per day will be delivered to the facility Monday to Friday, no waste will be accepted at the weekend or on Bank Holidays. The maximum annual tonnage to be accepted will be 20,000 tonnes so an EIAR is not required

Kilglass , Balrinnet , Carbury

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17340N/A30 Mar 2017

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17423REFUSED18 Apr 2017

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