Murragh Enniskeane Co. Cork

The proposed sand and gravel pit development will comprise:

1. i)
   Phased sand and gravel extraction, soil storage; and restoration over six phases within an extraction area of 25.9 hectares:
2. ii)
   Extraction by dry working (to c. 1 metre above water table) and wet working (to c. 8 metres below water table)
3. iii)
   Operational landscaping with provision of perimeter screening berms and planting to be carried out during the Phase 1 works
4. iv)
   Construction of a new access onto the R586 regional road and internal road
5. v)
   Installation of a fixed processing plant with closed water management system (including water management lagoons) and water supply borehole in the Phase 1 area
6. vi)
   Processing of extracted sand and gravel including washing and screening with crushing of oversize materials
7. vii)
   Office / canteen with toilet facilities (75 sq. metres) and proprietary waste water treatment system with infiltration area
8. viii)
   Garage (294 sq. metres)
9. ix)
   ESB substation (22 sq. metres) and generator
10. x)
    Wheelwash
11. xi)
    Weighbridge
12. xii)
    Bunded fuel storage and refuelling area with hydrocarbon interceptor
13. xiii)
    Final restoration of the overall site; and all ancillary site works within a planning application area of c. 32.0 hectares. Permission is sought for 25 years plus 2 years to complete final restoration (total duration sought 27 years)