Proposed Development
McGraths Limestone Works Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development at Cregaree, Cong, Co. Mayo. The development will consist of the deepening of 19 ha. of the existing permitted quarry extraction area (Plan File Ref. No. 20/77: ABP-308748-20 & Plan File Ref. No. PL16.SU0132: QD16.QD0009) from 5 mOD to -12 mOD; Landscaping and restoration of the site; All associated ancillary facil-ities/works. The applicant is seeking a 25-year permission as part of the planning application. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
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Application received
31 Jan 2025
Decision: CONDITIONAL
26 Mar 2025
Decision due
27 Mar 2025
Appeal submitted
22 Apr 2025
Appeal decided: MODIFIED
17 Dec 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Cregaree , Cong , Co. Mayo
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Mayo County Council
- Site Area
- 19 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 31 January 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 26 March 2025
- Permission Expires
- 16 December 2030
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-322336-25
- Decision
- MODIFIED
- Submitted
- 22 April 2025
- Decided
- 17 December 2025
Location
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