for the extraction of rock from an area consisting of 4.35 hectares which was previously…
Ardgaineen , Claregalway , Co. Gawlay
Proposed development
for the extraction of rock from an area consisting of 4.35 hectares which was previously subject to rock extraction and all associated facilities/works to a final floor level of 4 mOD; Lateral extension of the existing permitted quarry area over a greenfield area of c.6.1 ha. area to a final floor level of 4 mOD; Restoration of the application area to natural habitat after uses following completion of extraction; All related ancillary development and associated site works including processing (crushing, screening and washing) and stockpiling of materials; provision of landscaped screening berms and all other related activities; The proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 12 hectares and is for a total period of 25 years. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report
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