Former quarry filled in using industrial waste material over 20 years

Refused by council on 16 April 2026; currently under appeal.

M. M. Caireal Teoranta wants to fill in a former quarry void near Moycullen using industrial by-products, reshaping the land to blend with the surrounding area. The project would take 20 years to complete, with an extra 2 years for final restoration, and would include a small office cabin, wheelwash, and portable facilities on a 5.6-hectare site. The council refused the application, but the applicant has appealed the decision.

Full description from the council file

of the back filling of a former quarry void using Article 27 by-product material in order to achieve a final landform that integrates with the surrounding topography; all associated ancillary facilities, including, a wheelwash, small porta cabin office/canteen and chemical toilet and all within an application area of 5.6 Ha. The applicant is seeking a 20-year permission for infilling and associated activities, with an additional 2 years for final site restoration

Details

Reference: 2561717
Applicant: M. M. Caireal Teoranta
Site address: Baile na hAille, Moycullen, Galway
Status: Decision code: REFUSED
Date received: November 21, 2025
Decision due: April 19, 2026
Date decided: April 16, 2026
Authority: Galway County Council

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Source: Galway County Council planning portal. Full file, drawings, observations and decision documents are on the council's own ePlan site — view application 2561717 on the council portal →.
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