Planning application · Laois County Council

Include the extraction and storage at Rossmore

Rossmore, Laois

2660331 · LaoisLodged

2.39 ha · Lodged

Planning application 2660331 to Laois County Council: Include the extraction and storage of stone from part of the existing quarry identified as the extracted area, at Rossmore. A council decision is due by 27 July 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
2660331
Planning authority
Laois County Council
Received
2 Jun 2026
Decision due
27 Jul 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
Industrial
Site area
2.39 ha

Proposed development

include the extraction and storage of stone from part of the existing quarry identified as the extracted area comprising of approximately 0.65 Ha. of the quarry site area of 2.39Ha. Permission is sought for the following : 1. Continuation of the extraction of stone over the same area (0.65ha) and the proposed new extended area comprising of 0.85 Ha. 2. Continuation of the processing and storage of the stone over a period of 10 years not exceeding 30,000 tons annually. 3. Installation of new drainage to sediment ponds with discharge to ground water. 4. Installation of a wheel wash and weighbridge on site. 5. Installation of welfare facility unit, a site office and staff car parking. 6. All ancillary site works at Rossmore, Co. Laois 7. An Appropriate Assessment Screening and an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Report is included with the application It is proposed to restore the quarry to farmland or forestry on completion.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 27 Jul 2026.

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