2360045
CONDITIONALMonaghan - Monaghan County Council
Proposed Development
****APPEALED - ABP - Decision: Granted****(1) Excavation of the former (Drumgoosat) underground mine by open cast mining methods for the purposes of gypsum extraction. (2) The continued ongoing restoration of the existing Knocknacran Open-Cast Mine. (3) The continuation of use and refurbishment of the existing Knocknacran Processing Plant. (4) Further development of a Community Sports Complex (permitted under Reg. Ref. 20/365) and associate works. Please see copy of site notice for more details.
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Application received
11 Apr 2023
Further information requested
2 Jun 2023
Further information received
10 Nov 2023
Decision: CONDITIONAL
12 Jan 2024
Decision due
13 Jan 2024
Appeal submitted
7 Feb 2024
Grant issued
17 Apr 2025
Appeal decided: CONDITIONAL
17 Apr 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Drumgoosat; Knocknacran (East and West); Derrynascobe; Derrynaglah; , Enagh; Drummond and Clontrain , Co. Monaghan
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Monaghan County Council
- Site Area
- 140.4 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 11 April 2023
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 12 January 2024
- Grant Date
- 17 April 2025
- Permission Expires
- 16 April 2030
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-319006-24
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Submitted
- 7 February 2024
- Decided
- 17 April 2025
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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permission for a development consisting of (1) excavation of the former (Drumgoosat) underground mine by open cast mining methods for the purposes of gypsum extraction at Knocknacran (East & West) and Drumgoosat, Co. Monaghan. Development will include the construction of a Cut-and-Cover Tunnel under the Carrickmacross to Kingscourt regional road (R179) for the transport of gypsum (by haulage truck and covered conveyor) to the existing processing plant area at Knocknacran, and for the transport of overburden and interburden (by haulage truck) to the existing Knocknacran Open-Cast Mine site for ongoing restoration purposes. The construction of the proposed tunnel will necessitate a temporary realignment of the R179 during the tunnel construction period to allow the R179 to remain in constant use. Development will also include: the demolition of one house and three unoccupied houses and sheds in the townlands of Knocknacran (East & West), Co. Monaghan; and the pumping of water from the existing Drumgoosat underground workings via an existing borehole on the Knocknacran West Mine site. (2) The continued ongoing restoration of the existing Knocknacran Open-Cast Mine located in the townlands of Derrynascobe, Derrynaglah, Enagh, Knocknacran (East & West) and Drummond, Co. Monaghan, permitted under Reg. Ref. 17/217 and operating subject to Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence P0519-04 and Mining Lease M139. The proposed development includes a modification to the existing (approved) restoration plan to return the existing Knocknacran Open-Cast Mine to near ground levels. (3) The continuation of use and refurbishment of the existing Knocknacran Processing Plant area, including water treatment facilities and associated infrastructure (including discharge pipeline to the River Bursk) in the townlands of Enagh, Derrynaglah, Drummond, Derrynascobe and Clontrain, Co. Monaghan. The proposed development will include a replacement vehicular access to the existing Knocknacran Open-Cast Mine and Knocknacran Processing Plant area site from the L4816. (4) The further development of a Community Sports Complex (permitted under Reg. Ref. 20/365) located in the townlands of Drummond, Derrynaglah and Knocknacran West, Co. Monaghan which provided for a playing pitch, dressing rooms, welfare facilities, ….View Scanned Files for complete description. Significant further information received in relation to the submission of technical reports.
Drumgoosat; Knocknacran (East & West); Derrynascobe; Derrynaglah; Enagh; Drummond & Clontrain Co. Monaghan. ,
permission for the continuation of extraction of gypsum from a permitted open cast mine previously permitted under planning 07/430 to 2033 over an area of 54.86 hectares including progressive restoration and all associated site works. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Knocknacran East & West Drummond Derrynascobe Enagh & Derrynaglagh , Co. Monaghan
permission to erect two advertisements on structures at entrance of approved development under reg. ref. 20/365
Drummond Derrynaglah & Knocknacran West , Magheracloone , Co. Monaghan
permission for the construction of a new playing pitch, goalposts, ballstops, dugouts, pitch fencing, single storey dressing rooms & toilets, parking area, wastewater treatment system, percolation & attenuation areas, boundary fencing, new entrance onto R179 public road, and all associated site works
Drummond Derrynaglah & Knocknacran West , Magheracloone , Co. Monaghan
retention permission of the following: 1.Retention of boundaries, 2. Retention of Change of use of first floor roof space to guest residential. 3. Retention of change of use of ground floor residential to guest residential, 4. Retention of change of use of ground floor part residential to seating area associated with retail shop at Magheracloone Service Station
Drummond Magheracloone , Carrickmacross , Co. Monaghan.
permission for change of use of part of service shop to off-licence retail area at ground floor level off existing commercial premises known as “Magheracloone Service Station”
Drummond Magheracloone , Carrickmacross , Co. Monaghan.
permission for change of use of part of existing service shop to off-licence also planning permission to retain part of existing attached dwelling to dining area in retail shop at existing commercial premises known as "Magheracloone Service Station"
Drummond , Magheracloone , Carrickmacross
permission consisting of a placement of a pay-to-use portable waste compactor for the acceptance of residual and food waste and a pay-to-use portable compactor for mixed dry recyclables. This activity requires the developers to possess a waste collection permit/certificate of registration.
Magheracloone Service Station , Magheracloone , Carrickmacross
Permission to construct a dormer style dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and percolation area, site entrance and include all associated site works
Drummond (E.D. Enagh) , Carrickmacross , Co. Monaghan
permission to construct a dormer style dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and percolation area, site entrance and include all associated site works (previously granted Ref. No. 16/361)
Drummond (E.D. Enagh) , Carrickmacross , Co.Monaghan
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