Dineens and Garryhesty Pit, In the townlands of, Knockanemore & Garryhesty, Ovens, Co.Cork
Proposed development
A 25 Year Planning Permission for the Restoration of the former sand pit (known locally as Dineens and previously permitted under Planning Reference 05/2452 and An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) reference 04.214198) and associated works at Garryhesta Pit (previously permitted through planning reference QR19 06/11798 and ACP reference PL04.225332). The extent of the proposed development covers an area of 54.28 hectares ('ha') (centre point ITM X 552004 Y 596036) within Roadstone's landholding, which is located in the Townlands of Knockanemore and Garryhesty, Ovens, Co. Cork. The proposed development will include for the restoration of Dineens Pit void through the importation of ca. 4,147,108m3 of clean, uncontaminated soil and stone (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) notified/registered as by-product in accordance with the definition of a by-product as set out in regulation 27 of European Union (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (as amended). The void will be restored to pre-extraction levels and seamlessly connect to the adjoining agricultural lands within the immediate vicinity of the site. The restored land will also include native woodland planting, surface water bodies and a series of hedgerows which will support local biodiversity. The proposed development seeks the movement of established infrastructure (permitted under Planning Reference 18/05155) including a wheel wash, weighbridge, site office/welfare to the west to realign the haulage route for Heavy Goods Vehicles ('HGVs') accessing/egressing the entrance at Garryhesta Pit and the provision of two inspection sheds, refuelling area and small car park. The proposed development will seek to install an improved drainage infrastructure which includes a wetland for treating surface water interceptors and monitoring chamber. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) which will be available for inspection.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 23 Apr 2026
Timeline
Application received
14 Nov 2025
Decision due
23 Apr 2026
Decision: grant with conditions
23 Apr 2026
Grant issued
27 May 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
Permission for the continuation of use of an existing conveyor, Planning Reference Nos. 07/7116 and 12/5454, within an existing culvert. The existing conveyor extends through a 60m long culvert, and will continue to be used for transportation of aggregates from the Donovan’s Pit authorised under Planning Reference 06/11112 and PL 04.227880 to the authorised conveyor, Planning Reference 05/2452 and PL 04.214198 within the Garryhesty Quarry.
To retain (i) grain store/machinery store as constructed (change of plan and layout from that permitted previously under planning reg.no. 11/6608), (2) fuel store as constructed, (3) change of site boundaries and permission to install septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works.
Retain domestic garage and all associated site works
Construction of a porch extension to the front of existing dwelling (which will involve removal of existing canopy over front door) and construction of a single storey domestic garage and all associated site works
The construction of a porch extension to the front of existing dwelling (which will involve removal of existing canopy over front door) and the construction of a single storey domestic garage. The main dwelling was granted planning permission under planning ref 03/2100 and development received retention permission under planning ref: 14/6557 for Retention of changes to the site boundaries, location/position of the dwelling and location of effluent treatment system as well as Permission for the following items – 1. Completion of entrance driveway, 2. New site entrance including entrance walls and piers, 3. Alterations to roadside boundaries including setting back and reduction of boundary, 4. Provision of surface water drainage and all associated works
Permission for (1) cubicle house with slatted tanks and feed passage, and (2) loose house, and permission for retention of existing machinery shed