Site planning risk brief

The development works will consist of the resumption of underground mining in the Nevinstown orebody. The Nevinstown orebody being the closest section of the Navan orebody to surface. Previously planning permission was granted by An Bord Pleanala, ref PL17.204034, in January 2004; said permission has expired. Ore reserves will be mined sequentially over the lifetime of the operation. The resultant tailings waste will be accommodated in the existing tailings facility. Mining will follow a cyclic pattern resulting in the removal of ore from underground, hoisting to surface for processing followed by the filling of the extraction voids using cemented backfill. The surface characteristics and features of the Nevinstown townland will not be altered by mining activity. There will be no additional above ground structure/infrastructure associated with the development. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the development will be submitted to Planning Authority with the planning application. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) for the development has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application. The proposal will be within the scope of Industrial Emissions License (IEL) (P0516-03); currently under review by the Environmental Protection Agency. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Construction of proposed commercial storage unit, installation of proposed wastewater treatment system and percolation area, including all ancillary site works

The development will consist of the demolition of two existing agricultural buildings and the construction of a two-storey dwelling with single storey elements, access road and parking area, wastewater treatment system with percolation area, soakaways and all associated site works. Also included is the renovation of an existing equestrian centre building including elevational changes, a new entrance canopy and internal alterations, and the construction of a replacement shed for associated use. The site is within the curtilage of Rathaldron Castle, a protected structure (RPS ID 90867). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

A new portacabin structure on a concrete base, connection to existing services, and all ancillary site development works

The demolition of the existing of the existing single storey welfare & office facilities attached to the 'Hoist building' and the construction of a replacement single storey welfare and office facilities to the 'Hoist building' and all ancillary site development works

The demolition of the existing derelict dwelling & detached garage and all ancillary site development works