Racefield, Ballyshannon, Kilcullen

A new sand and gravel extraction development on an overall site of c.32.2 hectares and comprises: Extraction of sand and gravel with excavation (dry and wet workings) occurring within a c.17.2 ha active area (location to vary over the operational phase) and related mobile processing activities that includes crushing, washing and screening and all ancillary works, plant and structures (including closed circuit silt disposal lagoons); Stockpiling of overburden (topsoil, subsoil and waste), raw and finished aggregates (prior to processing on-site / transportation off-site); Staff facilities including prefabricated canteen facility and welfare facilities (located within an existing agricultural shed); Ancillary site works including hardstand areas, bunded and covered fuel tanks, weighbridge, wheelwash, and packaged waste water treatment system; Perimeter landscaped screening berms; A new vehicular access point onto the L8006 including boundary treatment and signage; Landscaping and full restoration of the site with the establishment of a terrestrial and freshwater wildlife habitat; and The proposed extraction operational period is for 12 years with 2 years to complete restoration (total duration sought 14 years). This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement, all development

Applicant

Not published

Authority

Kildare County Council

Decision due

27 Nov 2019

1. Application received

   3 Oct 2019

2. Decision due

   27 Nov 2019

3. Decision: refused

   27 Nov 2019

4. Appeal decided: conditional (306297-20)

   9 Jun 2021