Site planning risk brief

For the continuance of use of existing site infrastructure, including all processing equipment and the extension of the extraction area at Ballyburn Pit (currently permitted under planning reference 05/2091 and ABP PL09.220222) which is located within the Townlands of Ballyburn Upper, Gorteenvacan, Knockbane, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The proposal includes for the extension of the extraction area into agricultural lands to the south with known quality reserves of sand and gravel. The extension will cover an area of 28.3 hectares (ha), with the overall application area covering 37.8 ha, the balance comprising continuance of use and restoration. The Proposed Development will seek to extract sand and gravel reserves (circa 3,000,000 tonnes over the lifetime) to a final pit floor of 71m OD, ensuring a finished pit floor above the winter water table. The Proposed Development seeks the continuance of use of existing established pit infrastructure (including processing plant, machinery, entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure). The Proposed Development also includes provisions for the restoration of the Site, which will include the importation of circa 1,125,000 tonnes of clean uncontaminated soil and stone by-product materials to compliment overburden originating from within the Site. A planning permission of 15 years is being sought for the completion of 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. Revised by Significant further information which consists of of a reduction of estimated extraction tonnages of sand and gravel reserves to circa 2,664,392 tonnes and reduced importation for restoration to circa 975,259 tonnes of clean uncontaminated soil and stone by-product materials due to extraction area revisions, archaeological information resulting from geophysical surveys/archaeological testing and a revised restoration plan has been presented in the form of an updated NIS, addendums to the EIAR and Revised Plans

1. Demolition of existing dry storage shed and old outhouses. 2. Erection of new dry storage shed and concrete service yards. 3. Alterations to existing farm access. 4. Concrete yards and all ancillary works

For the demolition of existing single storey rear extension to allow for the construction of a single storey rear extension to an existing single storey semi-detached cottage, new windows on existing side and rear façade of existing house and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: The proposed development now includes permission for the removal of the existing septic tank system with permission to install a new secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works

For the construction of a single storey rear extension to an existing single storey semi-detached cottage and all associated site works

Alterations and refurbishment of an existing single storey vernacular dwelling and a new single storey extension to the rear; alterations and setback of vehicular entrance and road boundary and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground, including a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area

Construct; (a) a milking parlour, handling and drafting area and waiting yard with underground slatted tank, (b) a dairy with ancillary rooms, (c) erection of a meal bin and water storage tank, (d) an agricultural livestock cubicle shed with underground slatted tank and (e) a new entrance and all other associated site works. Revised by significant further information consisting of; Landscape screening proposal along with modifications to widen an existing domestic entrance and improve sightlines. Revision of the site boundary.