24/6453

Permission for the development will consist of continued use of the existing permitted quarry, ancillary processing plant and facilities, and access beyond 2034 (the existing permitted duration); lateral extension of the existing permitted quarry area to a depth of c.110mOD ( the permitted quarry floor level in the existing quarry) over c.3.7 hectares; construction of a new settlement pond (1000m²) and upgrade of the existing surface water management and settlement pond system at site; realignment of a section of the existing local road to the south of the proposed extension area; overburden storage; operation landscaping including perimeter screening berms around the proposed extension area; restoration of the quarry to natural habitat after-uses; and all related ancillary site works within an overall application area of c.28.8 hectares, all for a period of 20 years and a further 2 years to complete final restoration of the site. The planning application will be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic hazard due to substandard road realignment design.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed realignment of the local road to the south of the extension area was designed to an appropriate standard.
  • The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
  • The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for the continued use of an existing development and a proposed extension at Carrigcleena More, Bweeng, Co. Cork. The project involved the realignment of a local road to the south of the site. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the road realignment design was not proven to meet necessary safety standards, thereby posing a risk to public safety and failing to align with proper planning principles....
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