The restoration of an historic sand at Dromone, Oldcastle
Dromone, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
1.923 ha · Granted · permission to Feb 2030
Planning application 24128 to Meath County Council: The restoration of an historic sand and gravel quarry back to its original ground levels, for use solely for agricultural purposes, at Dromone, Oldcastle. Granted by the council on 19 December 2024. The register gives the permission's end as 10 February 2030.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council granted
- Permission ends (date on the register)
The end date is the one the council register states. An extension or a commencement changes it.
Key facts
Proposed development
the restoration of an historic sand and gravel quarry back to its original ground levels, for use solely for agricultural purposes. The development will involve (i) the importation of 163,540 Tonnes of imported inert natural materials, soil and stones, (ii) re-instatement of existing overburden contained on site (iii) the remediated lands will be covered with 300mm of topsoil and reseeded with grass when complete and (iv) relocation/upgrading of the existing entrance for improved access, installation of temporary (portacabin type site office/staff welfare facility, 1 no. portable toilet, portable wheel wash facility, Paladin security fencing with sliding gate at boundary with public road, and internal haul road to access quarry) for a period not exceeding 3 years together with all associated site works. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Planning status
Permission was granted on 19 Dec 2024. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the register gives its end as 10 Feb 2030.
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