Application description published by Carlow County Council.
Change of use from quarry to recovery activities, over a total area of 4.84-hectares, comprising: -The infilling of lands as a soil recovery facility with inert waste consisting of suitable uncontaminated soil & stone and dredging spoil, to improve land for agricultural use (i.e., 4.792-hectare area, total net import of 199,500 tonnes over 8 years); -An Administration Area (i.e., 0.048-hectare area), to include a site hut/site office and portable chemical toilet; and -All associated site works and services required to facilitate the development. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted with the application
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320180-24Submitted 17 July 2024 / decided 19 May 2025
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Decision details
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Application ref
2360263
Received
14 November 2023
Decided
09 July 2024
FI requested
Yes
Authority
Carlow County Council
Application type
PERMISSION
Outcome
conditional
Source status
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Planning analysis
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Refusal reasons
No refusal reason on record
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Conditions
1Grey water/wastewater collected in impermeable concrete tank (min 4.75m3), removed off-site by licensed contractor to approved facility, with disposal records maintained.Wastewater Drainage
2Surface water diverted to new soakaways within site boundary. Only clean/uncontaminated water permitted. Design/installation per BRE Digest 365.Wastewater Drainage
3Mechanical brush available to clear mud/dirt from public roads. Road sweeper engaged as required. No water/debris from site onto public roadway. No interference with road/footpath/drainage without Municipal Engineer approval. Road Opening License required for any openings.Traffic Access
4Measures implemented to prevent spread of Alien Invasive Species during works, having regard to NRA guidelines.Environment Ecology
5Construction hours restricted Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat 07:00-16:00. No Sun/Bank Holiday works. Off-carriageway parking provided. Site maintained neat and litter-free.Construction Management
6Dust levels <350 mm/m2/day (VDI 2119). Noise/vibration per BS 5228-1 & 5228-2. Compliance with CIRIA C532. Bankside/instream works per NRA/IFI guidelines.Construction Management
7Site to operate under updated Environmental Management System (EMS). Spill kits kept on-site. Refuelling and major repairs conducted off-site.Compliance
8Fire brigade access and water supplies to comply with Chief Fire Officer requirements.Other
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