Decision due soon on major quarry plans in Kilkenny

A decision is due later this month on plans seeking the extension of Kilmacow Quarry at Aglish North, Granny, Kilmacow, County Kilkenny, authorised via planning reference 16/700, to adjoining agricultural lands to the east with known quality reserves of aggregates.

The planned extension will cover an area of ca.10.3 hectares and seek to complete five benches each 15m high, to a level of -45mOD, consistent with the existing permitted levels.

The proposed development will involve blasting, extraction and processing of rock using mobile primary crushing / screening and associated plant on the quarry floor.

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The proposed development will utilise existing established quarry infrastructure including entrance, office/welfare facilities, carpark, wheel wash, weighbridge, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure to complete the works.

The proposed development includes for the demolition and removal of two agricultural sheds and a small pump house and the completion of boundary berms, access tracks and associated safety features at the site boundary.

Upon completion of extraction activities, the site will be subject to a restoration plan, which has been submitted as part of the application.

A planning permission of 20 years is being sought for the proposed development and the application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Kilkenny County Council are expected to deliver their final decision by January 11, 2025.

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