DERRYARKIN SAND PIT , DERRYGREENAGH , RHODE CO OFFALY

DRUMMAN BIOMASS FACILITY, LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWNLANDS OF DERRYGREENAGH AND KNOCKDRIN, CO. OFFALY AT GRID REFERENCE 648817, 738632. THE DEVELOPMENT IS FOR THE STORAGE AND SEASONING OF BIOMASS LOGS FOLLOWED BY CHIPPING OF THE SEASONED LOGS ON A SITE AREA OF 29.17HA. THE PROPOSED RETENTION DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF 1) A WEIGHBRIDGE (120 SQ.M) AND A WEIGHBRIDGE CONTROL STATION (7.75 SQ.M). 2) A BIOMASS STORAGE AREA (6KM OF LINEAR LOG STORAGE SPACE EQUATING TO 31,320 TONNES OF WET LOGS), 3) A STEEL POST AND WIRE MESH FENCE WITH GATES AT THE ENTRANCE 4) UNPAVED ACCESS TRACKS (6KM IN LENGTH) AND 5) ALL ANCILLARY WORKS. THE LOG STORAGE AREA OR LOG PILE IS LINEAR WITH A DIAMETER OF C. 4M AND UP TO A HEIGHT OF 4.1M. THERE IS NO STORAGE OF CHIPPED BIOMASS ON SITE. PLANNING PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR ALTERATIONS TO IMPROVE THE EXISTING ACCESS OFF THE R400 INCLUDING 1) SURFACE THE SITE ACCESS ROAD APPROACH TO THE R400 WITH AN APPROPRIATE BOUND MATERIAL AND 2) PROVIDE A STOP LINE AND STOP SIGN AT THE SITE ENTRANCE. PLANNING PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THIS DEVELOPMENT UNTIL 2030

DRUMMAN BIOMASS FACILITY , LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWNLANDS OF DERRYGREENAGH & KNOCKDRIN , CO. OFFALY

•An overall application area of c. 58.7 hectares; •Phased extraction of sand and gravel (wet working) over an area of c. 51.3 hectares with processing that includes crushing, washing (closed water recycling system with associated silt storage lagoons), screening and all ancillary works and structures; •Site facilities consisting of aggregate processing plant, weighbridge office/toilet (21m²), welfare facility including canteen, cloakroom and toilets/showers (47.8m²), associated waste water treatment unit, bunded fuel storage, hydrocarbon interceptor, weighbridge, wheelwash, perimeter vegetation planting and fencing; •Access to the site will be via an existing agricultural entrance, upgraded to provide a new splayed entrance priority junction onto the R400 Regional Road; •Progressive restoration of the site to naturally regenerated wildlife habitat and a permanent water body; •The proposed extraction operational period is for 15 years plus 2 years to complete restoration (total duration sought 17 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) have been prepared in respect of this planning application.

Farthingstown Townland , Mongagh Bridge Rochfortbridge , Co. Westmeath

ERECTION OF A GUYED WIND MONITORING MAST, WITH INSTRUMENTS, 100M IN HEIGHT, FOR A PERIOD OF SIX YEARS. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED MAST IS TO ASSESS THE SUITABILITY OF THE COMPANY'S ADJACENT LANDS FOR WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT

DERRYGREENAGH , RHODE , CO OFFALY

continued use of an existing guyed wind monitoring mast, with instruments, 100m in height for a further period of one year. The purpose of the mast is to assess the suitability of the company’s adjacent lands for wind farm development. Previous planning application reference numbers: PL19/176

Derrygreenagh , Rhode , Co. Offaly

AND CONTINUATION OF WORKS FOR AN EXISTING BIOMASS FACILITY ON A SITE AREA OF 29 .17HA AND SHARES AN ENTRANCE WITH THE PERMITTED DERRYARKIN SAND AND GRAVEL QUARRY ON THE R400. THIS FACILITY IS USED FOR THE STORAGE AND SEASONING OF BIOMASS LOGS (6-9 MONTHS) FOLLOWED BY CHIPPING OF THE SEASONED LOGS. THE PROPOSED RETENTION DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF 1) THE INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES A) WEIGHBRIDGE (120 SQ. M) AND B) WEIGHBRIDGE CONTROL STATION (7.75 SQ. M).RETENTION PERMISSION IS ALSO SOUGHT FOR 2) A BIOMASS STORAGE AREA (6KM OF LINEAR LOG STORAGE SPACE EQUATING TO 31,320 TONNES OF WET LOGS), 3) A STEEL POST AND WIRE MESH FENCE WITH GATES AT THE ENTRANCE 4) UNPAVED ACCESS TRACKS (6KM IN LENGTH) AND 5) ALL ANCILLARY WORKS. THE LOG STORAGE AREA OR LOG PILE IS LINEAR WITH A DIAMETER OF C. 4M AND UP TO A HEIGHT OF 4.1 M. THERE IS NO STORAGE OF CHIPPED BIOMASS ON SITE. THE SITE WILL BE OPERATIONAL UNTIL 2030. PLANNING PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR ALTERATIONS TO IMPROVE THE EXISTING ACCESS OFF THE R400

DRUMMAN BIOMASS FACILITY IN THE TOWNLANDS OF DERRYGREENAGH AND KNOCKDRIN , CO OFFALY

import of soil and stone ( EWC Class 17 05 04 ) not exceeding 25,000 tons over a period of 2 yrs for the purpose of raising existing ground levels not exceeding 1.2m in height, temporary installation of a suitable wheel wash at the entrance, installation of new drainage over 2.4ha and all ancillary site works with restoration to agricultural use on completion at Knockdrin and Derrygreenagh Townslands, Rhode. Retention permission is sought for the entrance as constructed. The development will require a Waste Facility Permit

Knockdrin , Rhode , Co. Offaly

importation of soil and stone ( EWC Class 17 05 04 ) not exceeding 25,000 tons over a period of 2 yrs for the purpose of raising existing ground levels not exceeding 1.2m in height, temporary installation of a suitable wheel wash at the entrance, installation of new drainage over 2.4ha and all ancillary site works with restoration to agricultural use on completion. The development will require a Waste Facility Permit. Retention permission sought for the entrance as constructed

Knockdrin and Derrygreenagh Townlands , Rhode , Co. Offaly

the entrance as constructed. Permission sought to import soil and stone ( EWC Class 17 05 04 ) not exceeding 25,000 tons over a period of 2 yrs for the purpose of raising existing ground levels not exceeding 1.2m in height, temporary installation of a suitable wheel wash at the entrance, installation of new drainage over 2.4ha and all ancillary site works with restoration to agricultural use on completion. The development will require a Waste Facility Permit

Knockdrin and Derrygreenagh Townlands , Rhode , Co. Offaly

IMPORTATION OF SOIL AND STONE ( EWC CLASS 17 05 04 ) NOT EXCEEDING 25,000 TONS OVER A PERIOD OF 2 YRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING EXISTING GROUND LEVELS NOT EXCEEDING 1.2M IN HEIGHT, INSTALLATION OF NEW DRAINAGE OVER 2.4HA WITH RESTORATION TO AGRICULTURAL USE ON COMPLETION. PERMISSION IS ALSO SOUGHT FOR THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF A SUITABLE WHEEL WASH AT THE ENTRANCE AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL REQUIRE A WASTE FACILITY PERMIT.

KNOCKDRIN , RHODE , CO. OFFALY

TO IMPORT SOIL AND STONE (EWC CLASS 17 05 04) NOT EXCEEDING 25,000 TONS OVER A PERIOD OF 2 YRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING EXISTING GROUND LEVELS NOT EXCEEDING 1.2M IN HEIGHT, INSTALLATION OF NEW DRAINAGE OVER 2.4HA WITH RESTORATION TO AGRICULTURAL USE ON COMPLETION. PERMISSION IS ALSO SOUGHT FOR THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF A SUITABLE WHEEL WASH AT THE ENTRANCE AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL REQUIRE A WASTE FACILITY PERMIT

KNOCKDRIN AND DERRYGREENAGH TOWNSLANDS , RHODE , CO OFFALY