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for development at this site Agall Quarry, currently permitted under planning references ABP 19.SU.0131 and ABP 19.QD.008 which is located within the Townlands of Agall and Glaskill. The development will consist of further quarry development concerning an authorised quarry, registered as QY28, authorised under substitute consent ABP Ref. 19.SU.0131 and extended under ABP Ref. 19.QD.0008 to include: 1. Extension of the area of the quarry into known aggregate reserves by circa 6.96ha to a depth of 63mAOD. 2. Provision of boundary berms, planting and landscaping generally to the north-west of the proposed extension area together with security fencing; 3. Provision of an access route to the new extraction areas; 4. Re-commencement of quarrying works within circa 3.81ha of the lands subject to substitute consent under ABP Ref. 19.SU.0131 to a depth of 63mAOD, 2m deeper than existing quarry floors permitted under ABP Ref. 19.QD.0008; 5. Continuance of use of existing established pit infrastructure (including mobile processing plant, machinery, fixed plant and associated sheds, vehicular entrance, office/welfare facilities, stockpiling areas, water supply, carpark, wheel wash, haul routes and other ancillary infrastructure); 6. Phased restoration of the site; 7. All associated and ancillary works, including dry screening and short-term stockpiling of aggregates, over an application area of 17 ha; 8. A planning permission of 30 years is being sought for the completion of the proposed development. Accordingly, this permission also seeks to amend Condition 3 of ABP Ref. 19.QD.0008 to facilitate the continuation of use of established pit infrastructure for a period of 30 years from the date of any permission for the proposed development. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (‘EIAR’) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal presents a high risk of impact on the Aghall Source Protection Zone for public water supply and would cause an overbearing visual and amenity impact on nearby residential dwellings due to inadequate setbacks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed deepening of the quarry to 65m OD poses a high risk of contamination to the Aghall Source Protection Zone, which is critical for the public water supply.
- The development would result in an overbearing visual and amenity impact on several residential dwellings on the L-20113-3 road due to an insufficient setback distance.
- The application failed to provide adequate clarification on haulage routes, environmental management systems for noise and dust, and a comprehensive phased restoration plan.