Knockroe Bandon Co.Cork
Proposed development
Permission for extraction of sand & gravel over an area c3.5 ha; extraction by dry working to a level 2 metres above ground water level at a maximum rate of 100,000 tonnes per year; transport of the extracted sand & gravel to the adjacent Dromkeen pit (plan ref. 23/04780) for use in concrete production; upgrading of the existing internal access road and use of the existing access onto the local road L3204; provision of wheelwash and welfare unit (c8.3sqm) and restoration of the lands to agricultural and natural habitat use, all within an application area of c4.0 hectares. Permission is sought for 15 years plus two years for final restoration (total duration of seventeen years). The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 6 Feb 2026
Timeline
Application received
14 Apr 2025
Decision due
6 Feb 2026
Decision: conditional permission
6 Feb 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission to construct a dwelling house, garage and all associated site works.
Permission for the construction of a 28m² ground floor extension, demolition of existing 154m² roof, construction of a new roof structure of 270m² including overhang, new first floor accommodation including en-suite bedroom, alterations to elevations of dwelling, construction of a balcony at first floor level and all associated site works to existing dwelling house.
Permission for the construction of a dwellinghouse, detached garage, wastewater treatment system and all associated site works.
Permission for construction of 28m2 ground floor extension, demolition of existing 154m2 roof, construction of new roof structure of 270m2 including overhang and new first floor accommodation including en-suite bedroom and all associated site works
Permission for retention of a) dwelling house, b) detached domestic garage, c) timber garden shed, d) 2 no. containers (domestic use)
The proposed development will comprise continuance of use of the existing sand & gravel pit and the existing ancillary facilities including the processing plant (screening, crushing and washing), the fuel storage tanks, the closed circuit water management system, vehicle parking area, ancillary buildings and the existing entrance - all permitted under planning ref. no. 08/5851 (ABP No. PL04/232776); continuance of use of existing concrete plant, block production, block storage yard and associated ancillary facilities/buildings - all permitted under planning ref. no. 15/04602; extension of existing sand and gravel pit over an extraction area of c. 5.5 hectares to a level of c. 8.5 metres Ordnance Datum; and restoration of the overall pit area to agricultural grazing and natural habitat uses; all within a planning application area of c. 26.9 hectares. Permission is sought for fifteen years plus two years for final restoration (total duration of seventeen years). The planning application will be accompanied by the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).