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  Ballyburn Pit , Ballyburn Upper Gorteenvacan Knockbane , Castledermot

Dec 17 2024

Application Received

Feb 19 2025

Decision Due
  • Submitted to Kildare County Council, 17 / 12 / 2024
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: NEW APPLICATION
  • Decision Text: N/A
  • Decision Summary: No Decision
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Development:
for the continuance of use of existing site infrastructure, including all processing equipment and the extension of the extraction area at Ballyburn Pit (currently permitted under planning reference 05/2091 and ABP PL09.220222) which is located within the Townlands of Ballyburn Upper, Gorteenvacan, Knockbane, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The proposal includes for the extension of the extraction area into agricultural lands to the south with known quality reserves of sand and gravel. The extension will cover an area of 28.3 hectares (ha), with the overall application area covering 37.8 ha, the balance comprising continuance of use and restoration. The Proposed Development will seek to extract sand and gravel reserves (circa 3,000,000 tonnes over the lifetime) to a final pit floor of 71m OD, ensuring a fin... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    2.9km 23/12/2024 N/A Knocknacree Cross Roads , Castledermot , Co. Kildare Retention Permission for; a) changes to layout of a portion of storage yard permitted by planning references 19/948, 22/1158 and 23/60313 b) relocation of wastewater treatment system and polishing filter previously permitted by planning reference 22/1158. c) new petrol / oil interceptors and associated silt traps d) attenuation/infiltration pond, ... login required. Details...
    1.5km 20/12/2024 N/A Knocknagee , Co. Kildare for four no. single-storey commercial units in use as industry and warehousing; alterations to existing access and additional vehicular entrance, storage and parking yard; site lighting, landscaping and boun... login required. Details...
    1.5km 16/12/2024 N/A Knocknagee , Co. Kildare for four no. single-storey commercial units in use as industry and warehousing; alterations to existing access and additional vehicular entrance, storage and parking yard; site lighting, landscaping and boun... login required. Details...
    1.5km 16/12/2024 N/A GORTEENGRONE , CO , CARLOW development ( Note: the main portion of the subject site and additional buildings are in Kocknagee, Co. Kildare, R93 PD78 which is the subject of a concurrent planning application) The development consists of: one no. single-storey commercial unit in use as industry and warehousing; alterations to existing a... login required. Details...
    30m 18/11/2024 N/A Ballyburn Pit , Ballyburn Upper Gorteenvacan Knockbane , Castledermot for the continuance of use of existing site infrastructure, including all processing equipment and the extension of the extraction area at Ballyburn Pit (currently permitted under planning reference 05/2091 and ABP PL09.220222) which is located within the Townlands of Ballyburn Upper, Gorteenvacan, Knockbane, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The proposal includes for the extension of the extraction area into agricultural lands to the south with known quality reserves of sand and gravel. The extension will cover an area of 28.3 hectares (ha), with the overall application area covering 37.8 ha, the balance comprising continuance of use and restoration. The Proposed Development will seek to extract sand and gravel reserves (circa 3,000,000 tonnes over the lifetime) to a final pit floor of 71m OD, ensuring a fin... login required. Details...
    1.9km 15/11/2024 N/A Newtownallen , Maganey , Carlow for proposed dormer bungalow dwelling, detached garage, new vehicular entrance with driveway, borewell, wastewater treatment system, stormwater soakaways, landscaping and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    2.1km 25/09/2024 N/A The Lawn , Knocknagee , Carlow for general purpose agricultural dry stones, yards and ancillary works... login required. Details...
    2.9km 18/09/2024 CONDITIONAL Knocknacree Cross , Castledermot , Co. Kildare The development will consist of: Material alterations to previously approved development Pl. Ref. 22/1158. The proposed changes include: a. An increase in building height by 1.770 meters from 8 to 9.770 meters. b. Increase in Ground Floor ... login required. Details...
    2.9km 17/09/2024 N/A Knocknacree Cross , Castledermot , Co. Kildare for Material alterations to previously approved development Pl. Ref. 22/1158. The proposed changes include: a. An increase in building height by 1.770 meters from 8 to 9.770 meters. b. Increase in Ground Floor Level by .275 ... login required. Details...
    2.1km 01/08/2024 CONDITIONAL Woodlands West , Castledermot , Co Kildare for a new two story extension to the rear of an existing cottage, upgrades to existing onsite waste water treatment system and new percolation area including all associ... login required. Details...
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    1.6km 04/05/2024 N/A Gorteengrone , Carlow , Co. Carlow a) Retention of existing front boundary wall and entrance as constructed with permission for modifications to achieve sightlines b) permission to remove one existing entrance to the site c) retention of existing temporary mobile home chalet style building for a period ... login required. Details...
    2.6km 26/04/2024 CONDITIONAL Davidstown Upper , Castledermot , Kildare to replace an existing telecommunications installation, wind turbine, associated equipment compound and fencing with a new 15m monopole type telecommunications support structure carrying antenna and dishes enclosed within a 2.4 metre high palisade fenced compound together with associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works . Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of R... login required. Details...
    2km 12/04/2024 CONDITIONAL Burton Hall Demesne , Carlow , Co. Kildare the construction of a single storey extension to the side & rear elevation of my existing dwelling, retention permission for the construction of a home office & home Gym and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    2km 09/04/2024 N/A Burton Hall Demesne , Carlow . , Co. Kildare Development will consist of permission for the construction of a single storey extension to the side & rear elevation of my existing dwelling, retention permission for the construction of a home office & home Gym and all associated site works at, Burton Hall Demesne, Carlow, Co. Kildare.... login required. Details...
    2.7km 25/03/2024 CONDITIONAL The townlands of Ballyvergal and Pollertown Little County Carlow and Knocknagee County Kildare , Kildare , County KIldare The development will consist of a 38 kV / MV electrical substation, underground cables and associated works. The development will include the following elements - see site notice for full description due to limited characters here. 1)Construction of a substation compound of approximately 2,850 m2 gross area, with 2.6 m high palisade fence around the entire perimeter of the substation, with the following electrical plant within the substation: 1 No. prefabricated 38 kV GIS module and foundation (c.31m2 and c.5.2 m high); 1 No. prefabricated MV GIS module and foundation (c.32m2 and c.4.7 m high); 1 No. prefabricated Control Room module and foundation (c.32m2 and c.4.7 m high); 2 No. 38/20 kV 10 MVA transformers and associated bunds (c.15m2, c.4.5 m high ea.); Telecommunication SCADA pole of c.10 metres in height; Associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables; Internal access road of c.40 m in length and c.5m wide within the proposed substation; Compound lighting, boundary treatment, associated drainage, landscaping and all ancillary site development works; 2)Use of a portion of the existing temporary road (c.200 m in length) permitted as part of the recent M... login required. Details...
    2.8km 08/03/2024 CONDITIONAL Knocknacree , Castledermot , Co. Kildare the development will consist of a single storey extension to the side and rear of an existing two storey office/machinery repair building permitted by PI Ref. 06/151, a... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Ll
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Tullow Type 2 Equigranular Granite
    • Description: Pale, fine to coarse-grained granite
    • Labels: IDTWGRE / Tw2e

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