Extraction of sand and gravel over a lateral extension extraction area
Murrens Townland, Baltrasna Oldcastle, Co. Meath A82H5V6
5.8 ha · Appeal withdrawn · permission to Feb 2031
Planning application 2560688 to Meath County Council: Extraction of sand and gravel over a lateral extension extraction area of c. 4.2 hectares adjacent to the existing sand, at Murrens Townland, Baltrasna Oldcastle. Granted by the council on 14 January 2026; the appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála was withdrawn. The register gives the permission's end as 25 February 2031.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council granted
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
- 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
1. Extraction of sand and gravel (dry working) over a lateral extension extraction area of c. 4.2 hectares adjacent to the existing sand and gravel pit development permitted by planning permission KA/141129 (ABP PL17.245257) with access gained from the existing pit. 2. Restoration of the lands will form part of the overall adjacent sand and gravel pit restoration site, returning the lands to a combination of agricultural grazing and beneficial ecological habitat. 3. The development will be commensurate with the life of existing site permission (P. Ref. KA14/1129 & ABP PL.17.245257) which is due to expire in December 2036. 4. All associated site ancillary works within an overall application area of c. 5.8 hectares. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of this planning application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Planning status
The appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála was withdrawn, so the council's decision stands.
Appeal PL-500763-MH-26 on the An Coimisiún Pleanála website ↗
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