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Milebush Quarry, Ballynabointra and Burgesland, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 NV27

Awaiting Admin Validation

Planning application 26/2426

Cork - Cork County Council

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Proposed Development

the backfilling of an exhausted quarry void (quarry registration ref: QR078) and acceptance, short-term storage and processing of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on-site, within an overall application area of circa (ca). 11.2 hectare (ha.). The development will consist of the backfilling of the quarry void (ca. 4.9ha) to a level of ca. 27 metres above Ordnance Datum (mAOD) with either:

  1. 1)
    Inert soil and stone waste (imported inert greenfield and non-greenfield soils and stones, and river dredge spoil which will result in the proposed development operating as a soil recovery facility that requires a waste management licence from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); or
  2. 2)
    Soil and stone by-product (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) which will be notified to the EPA as an Article 27 by-product at its source of origin and transported as a by-product material to enable the site to be backfilled. The proposed C&D processing facility will cover an area of ca. 1.9ha and will operate under a waste management licence from the EPA. The development will also comprise of the construction of an inspection shed (ca.140m2) and ancillary improvements to drainage and landscaping. The development will utilise existing infrastructure on-site including weighbridge, wheelwash, garage, car parking and welfare facilities. The development will also include junction improvement works at the L7648 / N25 junction, located ca. 120m north of the quarry entrance. The application relates to development which involves an activity requiring a waste licence from the EPA. A planning permission of 20 years is being sought for the proposed development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. The planning application, Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork, during its public opening hours of 9.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application, EIAR and/or NIS may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions and observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Sept 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    11 Nov 2026

Application Details

Location
Milebush Quarry, Ballynabointra and Burgesland, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 NV27
Applicant
Breedon Materials Limited t/a 'Breedon Ireland'
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
17 September 2026
Status
Awaiting Admin Validation
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
11 November 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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25/4497INCOMPLETED APPLICATION21 Mar 2025

Permission for backfilling of an exhausted quarry void (quarry registration ref; QR078) and acceptance, short-term storage and processing of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on-site, within an overall application area of circa (ca) 11hectare (ha). The development will consist of the back filling of the quarry void (ca. 4.9ha) to a level of ca. 27 metres above Ordnance datum (mAOD) with either; 1) Inert soil and stone waste (imported inert greenfield and non-greenfield soils and stones, and river dredge spoil which will result in the proposed development operating as a soil recovery facility that requires a waste management licence from the environmental protection agency (EPA); or 2) Soil and stone by-product (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) which will be notified to the EPA as an Article 27 by-product at its source of origin and transported as a by-product material to enable the site to be backfilled. The proposed C&D processing facility will cover an area of ca. 1.9ha and will operate under a waste management licence from the EPA. The development will also comprise of the construction of an inspection shed (ca. 140m2) and ancillary improvements to drainage and landscaping. The development will utilise existing infrastructure on-site including weighbridge, wheelwash, garage, car parking and welfare facilities. A planning permission of 20 years is being sought for the proposed development. The planning application, Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authoririty.

Ballynabointra Midleton Co.Cork

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25/4738Application Invalid23 Apr 2025

A 20 Year Permission for backfilling of an exhausted quarry void (quarry registration ref; QR078) and acceptance, short-term storage and processing of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on-site, within an overall application area of circa (ca) 11hectare (ha). The development will consist of the back filling of the quarry void (ca. 4.9ha) to a level of ca. 27 metres above Ordnance datum (mAOD) with either; 1) Inert soil and stone waste (imported inert greenfield and non-greenfield soils and stones, and river dredge spoil which will result in the proposed development operating as a soil recovery facility that requires a waste management licence from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); or 2) Soil and Stone by-product (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) which will be notified to the EPA as an Article 27 by-product as its source of origin and transported as a by-product material to enable the site to be backfilled. The proposed C&D processing facility will cover an area of c.a 1.9ha and will operate under a waste management licence from the EPA. The development will also comprise of the construction of an inspection shed (ca.140m2) and ancillary improvements to drainage and landscaping. The development will utilise existing infrastructure on-site including weighbridge, wheel wash, garage, car parking and welfare facilities. A planning permission of 20 years is being sought for the proposed development. The planning application, Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura impact Statement (NIS) may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority.

Ballynabointra Burgesland Midleton Co.Cork

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25/4899Refused15 May 2025

A 20 Year permission for the backfilling of an exhausted quarry void (quarry registration ref: QR078) and acceptance, short-term storage and processing of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on-site, within an overall application area circa (ca) 11 hectare (ha). The development will consist of the backfilling of the quarry void (ca. 4.9ha) to a level of ca. 27 metres above Ordance Datum (MAOD) with either; 1) Inert soil and stone waste (imported inert greenfield and non-greenfield soils and stones and river dredge spoil which will result in the proposed development operating as a soil recovery facility that requires a waste management licence from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); or 2) Soil and stone by-product (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) which will be notified to the EPA as an Article 27 by-product at its source of origin and transported as a by-product material to enable the site to be backfilled. The proposed C&D processing facility will cover an area of ca. 1.9ha and will operate under a waste management licence from the EPA. The development will also comprise of the construction of an inspection shed (ca. 140m2) and ancillary improvements to drainage and landscaping. The development will utilise existing infrastructure on-site including weighbridge, wheelwash, garage, car parking and welfare facilities. The application relates to development which involves an activity requiring a waste licence from the EPA. A planning permission of 20 years is being sought for the proposed development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

Ballynabointra Burgesland Midleton Co. Cork

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12/4480CONDITIONAL13 Mar 2012

Erection of a new Asphalt Plant incorporating an 18.25m above ground level emissions stack, located to the west of the existing quarry void, together with associated site works to include localised re-alignment of the internal haul road and provision of hardstanding; fuel tank; bitumen storage tanks; control cabin and containers

Ballynabointra Midleton Co. Cork

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23/6118Conditional Permission20 Oct 2023

The development will consist of the construction of a new storage shed and an external paved yard to facilitate the importation, storage and processing of road planings with an application site of c. 1.0 hectares. The development will comprise- Construction of an external yard comprising a reinforced concrete ground bearing slab (c.2032m2) to store and process imported road planings. Construction of a portal frame storage shed (c.2053m2) to store processed road planings. Installation of sub-surface drainage to collect surface water run-off which will discharge via a silt trap and hydrocarbon interceptor to the adjoining quarry floor (and to the ground thereafter).

Burgesland and Ballynabointra Midleton Co. Cork

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08/8847CONDITIONAL11 Sept 2008

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Ballynabointra Midleton

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23/5644CONDITIONAL11 Aug 2023

The development will consist of the installation of a replacement block production yard and block storage area within an application area of c.2hectares. The development will comprise of; 1) the construction of new block production yard, comprising a reinforced concrete ground bearing slab (c.7,155m2), 2) installation of sub-surface storm water drainage beneath the concrete slab which will discharge via a silt trap and hydrocarbon interceptor to the adjoining quarry floor (and to ground thereafter) and 3) provision of a hard standing (unpaved) area (c.2,950m2) for concrete block storage pending sale and dispatch off-site.

Ballynabointra Midleton Co. Cork

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09/5812REFUSED3 Jun 2009

Two-storey dwellinghouse, septic tank and associated site works

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09/7297CONDITIONAL12 Oct 2009

Two-storey dwellinghouse, septic tank and associated site works

Ballynabointra Midleton

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05/3274REFUSED13 May 2005

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