Importation and insertion of 197,468 tonnes of inert soil at Augherskea, Drumree
Augherskea, Drumree, Co. Meath
5.33 ha · Granted · permission to Aug 2035
Planning application 2560457 to Meath County Council: Importation and insertion of 197,468 tonnes of inert soil and stone as a non-waste by product over a ten-year period, at Augherskea, Drumree. Granted by the council on 30 June 2025. The register gives the permission's end as 12 August 2035.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- 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 development will consist of the importation and insertion of 197,468 tonnes of inert soil and stone as a non-waste by product over a ten-year period, not exceeding 25,000 tonnes/annum, to improve 5.33 hectares of agricultural lands where. •The further use of the soil and stone is certain and will be used to recontour and improve the agricultural lands. •The soil and stone can be used directly without further processing. •The soil and stone will be an integral part of a production process i.e. soil will be excavated, moved to facilitate site development in accordance with Article 27 by a material producer or with the expressed written consent of a material producer and will be notifiable to the EPA as a by - product prior to its use on lands. •The proposed further use of the soil and stone fulfils all relevant product, environmental and health protection requirements for the specific use and will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts. On site equipment includes: •Existing Onsite wheel wash; •Existing Site Office, Welfare Facilities & Weighbridge; •Existing Hardstanding, Inspection and Quarantine Area. There is no planned removal of hedge line vegetation on the perimeter of the site
Planning status
Permission was granted on 30 Jun 2025. 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 12 Aug 2035.
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