Rossmore, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork
Proposed development
35 Year Permission. The development will consist of an extension of the existing quarry over an extraction area of c. 12.5 hectares to a level of minus 35mOD, extraction and processing of limestone using industry standard blasting and processing techniques in place at the existing quarry, provision of overburden storage area, provision of a vehicular tunnel underneath the local private road to link the extension area to the existing quarry, operational landscaping including perimeter screening berms around the proposed extension area, restoration of the quarry to natural habitat after-uses, and all related ancillary site works within an overall application area of c. 22.3 hectares. The proposed development, in conjunction with the existing quarry permitted under planning ref. 21/6983 (An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. ABP-313-903-22), will result in a combined extraction capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum. The permitted extraction capacity of the existing quarry area will remain unchanged. Permission is sought for thirty-five years plus two years for final restoration (total duration 37 years). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Cork County Council
- Decision due
- 30 Sept 2026
Timeline
Application received
17 Dec 2025
Decision due
30 Sept 2026
Decision: grant with conditions
30 Sept 2026
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A Thirty-five Year Planning permission plus Two Years for Restoration for the development will consist of an extension of the existing quarry over an extraction area of c.12.5 hectares to a level of minus 35mOD, extraction and processing of limestone using industry standard blasting and processing techniques in place at the existing quarry, provision of overburden storage area, provision of a vehicular tunnel underneath the local private road to link the extension area to the existing quarry, operational landscaping including perimeter screening berms around the proposed extension area, restoration of the quarry to natural habitat after-uses, and all related ancillary site works within an overall application area of c.22.3 hectares. The proposed development, in conjunction with the existing quarry permitted under planning ref. 21/6983 (An Coimisiún Pleanála ref no. ABP-313-903-22), will result in a combined extraction capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum. The permitted extraction capacity of the existing quarry area will remain unchanged. Permission is sought for thirty-five years plus two years for final restoration (total duration 37 years). The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).
Permission for an extension of the existing quarry over an extraction area of c. 12.5 hectares to a level of minus 35mOD, extraction and processing of limestone using industry standard blasting and processing techniques in place at the existing quarry, provision of overburden storage area, provision of a vehicular tunnel underneath the local private road to link the extension area to the existing quarry, operational landscaping including perimeter screening berms around the proposed extension area, restoration of the quarry to natural habitat after-uses, and all related ancillary site works within an overall application area of c. 22.3 hectares. The proposed development, in conjunction with the existing quarry permitted under ref. 21/6893 (An Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. ABP-313-903-22), will result in a combined extraction capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum. The permitted extraction capacity of the existing quarry area will remain unchanged. Permission is sought for thirty-five years plus two years for final restoration (total duration of 37 years). The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).
Permission for provision of covered storage shed over existing aggregate storage bays within the existing quarry site. The shed will be c.917.7m2 with a maximum ridge height of c.11.8m
Provision of covered storage shed over existing aggregate storage bays within the existing quarry site. The shed will be c. 917.7 m2 with a maximum ridge height of c. 11.8 m.
Permission to (A) Decommission existing septic tank and percolation area serving existing dwelling and (B) install a new septic tank and percolation area.
Permission to a) decommission existing septic tank and percolation area serving existing dwelling and b) install a new septic tank and percolation area