Site planning risk brief

For the extension of Kilmacow Quarry at Aglish North, Granny, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny, authorised via planning reference 16/700, to adjoining agricultural lands to the east with known quality reserves of aggregates. The extension will cover an area of ca.10.3 hectares and seek to complete 5 No. benches each 15m high, to a level of -45mOD, consistent with the existing permitted levels. The Proposed Development will involve blasting, extraction and processing of rock using mobile primary crushing / screening and associated plant on the quarry floor. The Proposed Development will utilise existing established quarry infrastructure including entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure to complete the works. The Proposed Development includes for the demolition and removal of two (2No.) agricultural sheds and a small pump house and the completion of boundary berms, access tracks and associated safety features at the Site boundary. Upon completion of extraction activities, the Site will be subject to a Restoration Plan, which has been submitted as part of this application. A planning permission of 20 years is being sought for the Proposed Development. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

For development of a site. The proposed development will consist of the erection of a Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (‘HVO’) Generator and associated works within the existing Kilmacow Quarry. Kilmacow Quarry is an existing active quarry, located within the applicant’s landholding which covers an area of 94.97 hectares. The proposed development will comprise of: • A HVO enclosed Generator (5.6m long by 2.2 wide by 2.7m high) • A Fuel Storage Tank (internally bunded) (1.8m long, 1.5m wide and 1.5m high); • A Transformer (2.3m long by 1.76m wide and 2.46m high); • Reinforced concrete will be installed locally underneath the generator, fuel storage tank and transformer; and, • 2.1m high Palisade fencing surrounding the Generator and Fuel Storage Tank The Proposed Development will be within an application area of 0.03312 hectares (‘ha’) at the existing Kilmacow Quarry

For the indefinite retention of a single storey extension to the rear and side of the dwelling and a single storey garage

To retain indefinitely the slate roof finish to the extension previously granted permission under P. 22/92 and all ancillary site works

To erect a 30m high telecommunications lattice structure together with antennas, dishes and associated telecommunications equipment all enclosed by security fencing

To construct (i) slatted shed with loose straw pens and all associated site works (ii) New Boundary Wall (iii) Storage shed (iv) extension to existing shed to incorporate an extra feeding area. Demolition of existing Loose Shed. Retention for Walled dung stead is also required