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2560522

CONDITIONAL

Kerry - Kerry County Council

Proposed Development

O’Connor Kerry Haulage Limited of Parkview House, Knockawaddra, Tralee, Co. Kerry intends to apply for Planning Permission at Aghabeg Middle, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry to import ca 105,000 tonnes of greenfield soil and stone By-Product as defined in the National By-Product Criteria for Greenfield Soil and Stone (BP-N002/2024) to raise the level of existing lands on the 8.865 ha site (by 0.25-2 m) in order to improve the agricultural value. The fill plan for the site provides for a 5 metre setback from all open land drains. A Screening Report for Appropriate Assessment and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in relation to the proposed development and has determined that the development with proposed mitigation measures, individually or in combination with other plans and projects, would not be likely to have a significant effect on any European sites.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Jun 2025

  2. Further information requested

    12 Aug 2025

  3. Further information received

    3 Oct 2025

  4. Decision due

    10 Nov 2025

  5. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    10 Nov 2025

  6. Grant issued

    12 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
Aghabeg Middle , Lixnaw , Co. Kerry
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kerry County Council
Site Area
8.865 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
18 June 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
10 November 2025
Grant Date
12 December 2025
Permission Expires
11 December 2030

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2560285N/A11 Apr 2025

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