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2460013

CONDITIONAL

Galway - Galway County Council

Proposed Development

for the development of a quarry for the extraction of sand in a phased basis over an area of c. 6.2 ha by an average depth of 3m from existing ground levels. The development will consist of: i. Installation of a processing plant and associated components; ii. Stockpiling of topsoil removed during quarrying for future implementation of a restoration plan; iii. Construction of a refuelling area; iv. Installation of a site office (30 sqm); v. Installation of a wastewater holding tank (63.6 sqm); vi. Installation of a weighbridge and wheel wash; vii. Installation of a new site entrance along with road reprofiling works on the L2232; viii. Installation of a groundwater well; ix. Provision of drainage infrastructure including a new hydrocarbon interceptor and surface drains on hardstanding; x. All associated site development and operational works; and xi. Site restoration following the cessation of sand extraction works. Permission is sought for an operational lifetime of 10 years. The Planning Application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Jan 2024

  2. Further information requested

    1 Mar 2024

  3. Further information received

    19 Jul 2024

  4. Decision due

    12 Sept 2024

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    12 Sept 2024

  6. Appeal submitted

    9 Oct 2024

Application Details

Location
Lomaunaghbaun , Tuam , Co. Galway
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Galway County Council
Site Area
6.2 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 January 2024
Status
APPEALED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
12 September 2024

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-321022-24
Submitted
9 October 2024

Location

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