Barrigone Quarry, Askeaton, Co. Limerick.
Proposed development
A) The infilling and restoration of the existing quarry void over an area (c. 4.1 ha) of existing permitted quarry (05/7029 and ABP 13.QC.2098) using approximately 450,000m³ or 810,000 tonnes of inert soil and stone waste or soil and stone by-product. b) The development will consist of the restoration of the void with either: 1) Inert soil and stone waste (imported inert greenfield and non-greenfield soils and stone, and river dredge spoil) which will result in the Proposed Development operating as a soil recovery facility that requires a waste management licence from the EPA; or, 2) Soil and stone by-product (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) which will be notified to the EPA as an Article 27 by-product at its source of origin and transported as a by-product material to enable the Site to be restored. The Site would then operate under conditions of planning. c) The proposed development will utilise the permitted quarry infrastructure including internal roads, site office, weighbridge, wheel wash, welfare facilities and other ancillaries to complete the works. d) Upgrades to the existing weighbridge and wheel wash facilities. e) Construction of a soil inspection shed (approximately 120m² in area, 4m height) and refuelling area (hardstanding) located to the west of the existing site office (approximately 16m² hardstanding area). f) Associated minor works to include site access road improvements, upgrade of drainage infrastructure including new fuel/oil interceptor and surface drains on hardstanding. g) All ancillary and associated works. The planning application boundary extends to 17.44 hectares. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies the planning application. The development comprises an activity that may require a Waste Licence.
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Limerick City and County Council
- Decision due
- 1 Oct 2025
Timeline
Application received
16 Jan 2025
Council asked for further information
11 Mar 2025
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
7 Aug 2025
Decision due
1 Oct 2025
Decision: conditional
1 Oct 2025
Grant issued
6 Nov 2025
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Planning history within 750 m
the demolition of the existing extension and construction of the substructure of the proposed extension. Planning permission for constructing a new two-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, altering the existing dwelling internal layout, replacing the existing roof, constructing a new shed, removing existing vehicular/pedestrian entrances to the east and west of the site, and upgrading the existing entrance to the north (L1234) and all other site and ancillary works
the development that consists of the demolition of the existing extension and the construction of a new two-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, the construction of a new garage and the provision of new site entrances replacing existing entrances and all other site and ancillary works
the development will consist of: (a) The restoration and infilling of the existing and future void over an area of (c. 17.2 ha) of existing permitted quarry (05/7029 and ABP 13.QC.2098) using approximately 2,464,000m3 or 4,435,200 tonnes of inert soil and stone material or stone by-product, or river dredge spoil. (b) The development will consist of the restoration of the void with either: (1) Inert soil and stone waste (imported inert greenfield and non-greenfield soils and stone, and river dredge spoil) which will result in the Proposed Development operating as a soil recovery facility that requires a waste management licence from the EPA; or, (2) Soil and stone by-product (i.e. essentially virgin soil or equivalent to virgin soil and stone) which will be notified to the EPA as an Article 27 by-product at its source of origin and transported as a by-product material to enable the Site to be restored. The Site would then operate under conditions of planning. (c) The proposed development will utilise the permitted quarry infrastructure including internal roads, site office, weighbridge, wheel wash, welfare facilities and other ancillaries to complete the works. (d) Stockpiling of topsoil removed during quarrying for future implementation of a restoration plan. (e) Construction of a soil inspection shed (approximately 120m2 in area, 4m height) and refuelling area (hardstanding) located to the west of the existing site office (approximately 16m2 hardstanding area. (f) Decommissioning and disposal of existing fuel tanks at an appropriately licensed offsite waste facility. (g) Associated minor works to include site access road improvements (resurfacing), upgrade of drainage infrastructure including new fuel/oil interceptor and surface drains on hardstanding. (h) Existing weighbridge and wheel wash upgrades. (i) Demolition of other buildings/structures. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies the planning application. The development comprises an activity that may require a Waste License