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 received
8 Apr 2005
Decision due
25 Aug 2005
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
Planning Applications Nearby
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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
Construction of agricultural shed for storage of agricultural products and machinery, new agricultural entrance and associated site works
Garryhesty Ovens
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
Dwellinghouse and installation of treatment plant
Garryhesty Ovens
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
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
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
Dormer bungalow
Garryhesty Ovens
Retain domestic garage and all associated site works
Cottage Farm Garryhesty Ovens Co. Cork
Dwelling and installation of waste water treatment system
Garryhesty Ovens
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