20637Refused
Newtown, Bonnetstown, Co Kilkenny
For development. The development will consist of the importation, screening and recovery of inert waste, namely soil and stones, in a phased manner with resultant increase in finished land height of approximately 1.4m on 8.05 hectares, at a maximum rate of 24,000 tonnes per annum with cumulative tonnage of 192,000 tonnes, over a ten year period. The screening process involves separation of all vegetation including root systems (rhizomes) which will be re-exported from site to a licenced disposal facility. Access and screening of material will be carried out using an existing permitted vehicular entrance, concrete yard and hard-standing area (previously authorised under 11/272); associated works includes the provision of a weighbridge, wheel wash, office and welfare facilities, temporary berms and screening, and associated civil works including use of modular concrete walling on concrete pad as well as undergrounding and/or re-location of electricity transmission lines within the site; all on a total site area of 12.01 hectares. The application is accompanied by a Natura Impact StatementGrounds not yet categorisedDecision16 September 2021View record