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Garryhesty Ovens

Conditional Permission

Planning application 05/2452

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Sand and gravel pit involving sand and gravel extraction by mechanical means, installation of conveyor system, portacabin, portaloo and ancillary works, passage way to connect existing sand and gravel pit and demolition of farmhouse and outbuildings on site.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    8 Apr 2005

  2. Decision due

    25 Aug 2005

  3. Decision: Conditional Permission

    25 Aug 2005

Application Details

Location
Garryhesty Ovens
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
8 April 2005
Status
Application Closed
Decision
Conditional Permission
Decision Date
25 August 2005

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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25/6476Grant with Conditions14 Nov 2025

A 25 Year Planning Permission for the Restoration of the former sand pit (known locally as Dineens and previously permitted under Planning Reference 05/2452 and An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) reference 04.214198) and associated works at Garryhesta Pit (previously permitted through planning reference QR19 06/11798 and ACP reference PL04.225332). The extent of the proposed development covers an area of 54.28 hectares ('ha') (centre point ITM X 552004 Y 596036) within Roadstone's landholding, which is located in the Townlands of Knockanemore and Garryhesty, Ovens, Co. Cork. The proposed development will include for the restoration of Dineens Pit void through the importation of ca. 4,147,108m3 of clean, uncontaminated soil and stone (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) notified/registered as by-product in accordance with the definition of a by-product as set out in regulation 27 of European Union (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). The void will be restored to pre-extraction levels and seamlessly connect to the adjoining agricultural lands within the immediate vicinity of the site. The restored land will also include native woodland planting, surface water bodies and a series of hedgerows which will support local biodiversity. The proposed development seeks the movement of established infrastructure (permitted under Planning Reference 18/05155) including a wheel wash, weighbridge, site office/welfare to the west to realign the haulage route for Heavy Goods Vehicles ('HGVs') accessing/egressing the entrance at Garryhesta Pit and the provision of two inspection sheds, refuelling area and small car park. The proposed development will seek to install an improved drainage infrastructure which includes a wetland for treating surface water interceptors and monitoring chamber. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) which will be available for inspection.

Dineens and Garryhesty Pit, In the townlands of, Knockanemore & Garryhesty, Ovens, Co.Cork

393m
11/6608CONDITIONAL15 Dec 2011

Construction of agricultural shed for storage of agricultural products and machinery, new agricultural entrance and associated site works

Garryhesty Ovens

400m
20/4348CONDITIONAL21 Feb 2020

To retain (i) grain store/machinery store as constructed (change of plan and layout from that permitted previously under planning reg.no. 11/6608), (2) fuel store as constructed, (3) change of site boundaries and permission to install septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works.

Garryhesty Ovens Co. Cork

409m
07/12262WITHDRAWN9 Nov 2007

Dwellinghouse and installation of treatment plant

Garryhesty Ovens

419m
07/7116Conditional Permission18 Apr 2007

Construction of a culvert (60 metres in length) under the existing county road and the construction of a conveyor within for carrying extracted sand and gravel

Dineen's Pit Donovan's Pit Garryhesty Ovens

419m
12/5454UNCONDITIONAL4 Jul 2012

Construction of a culvert (60 metres in length) under the existing county road and the construction of a conveyor within for carrying extracted sand and gravel - Extension of duration of permission granted under Planning Reg. No. 07/7116

Dineen's Pit & Donovan's Pit & LS 6226 County Road Garryhesty Ovens Co. Cork

422m
22/5120Conditional Permission17 May 2022

Permission for the continuation of use of an existing conveyor, Planning Reference Nos. 07/7116 and 12/5454, within an existing culvert. The existing conveyor extends through a 60m long culvert, and will continue to be used for transportation of aggregates from the Donovan’s Pit authorised under Planning Reference 06/11112 and PL 04.227880 to the authorised conveyor, Planning Reference 05/2452 and PL 04.214198 within the Garryhesty Quarry.

Donovan's Pit Garryhesty Ovens Co. Cork

508m
05/4884CONDITIONAL8 Jul 2005

Dormer bungalow

Garryhesty Ovens

509m
19/5993CONDITIONAL9 Aug 2019

Retain domestic garage and all associated site works

Cottage Farm Garryhesty Ovens Co. Cork

522m
07/10643REFUSED31 Aug 2007

Dwelling and installation of waste water treatment system

Garryhesty Ovens

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