Planning application · Wicklow County Council

importation and insertion of 85,000 tonnes of inert soil and stone as a non-waste…

Balleece Upper , Rathdrum , Co. Wicklow

2560854 · WicklowLodged
Reference
2560854
Planning authority
Wicklow County Council
Received
23 Oct 2025
Decision due
25 Jun 2026
Status
Lodged
Site area
7 ha
Further information requested
11 Dec 2025
Further information received
29 May 2026

Proposed development

importation and insertion of 85,000 tonnes of inert soil and stone as a non-waste by product over a four-year period, not exceeding 25,000 tonnes/annum, to improve 7 hectares of agricultural lands where: The principal activities associated with the proposed development are; • the infill of the 85,000 tonnes consists of inert soil & stone (i.e. soils, subsoils and stone) and will be utilised for agricultural purposes once complete. • the infill and restoration will be completed under an Article 27 of the European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No 126 of 2011). • 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. Onsite equipment includes: • existing site entrance; • wheel wash; • site plant & equipment

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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 25 Jun 2026.

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