Permission for the recommencement of an existing quarry (previously permitted under…

Permission for the recommencement of an existing quarry (previously permitted under plan file ref. nos. 991028, 032378 and 03992378), together with a lateral extension of the quarry in a southerly direction over an area of c. 2.3 hectares. the development will also include: the extraction of rock by blasting within the proposed extension area to a final floor level of c. 56mod; no further extraction within the existing quarry area, which will be utilised for ancillary activities including processing, stockpiling and internal haul routes; the use of mobile processing plant (crushing and screening); the provision of a wheelwash, weighbridge and car parking area; the construction of perimeter and internal berms and improvements to surface water management measures; the provision of a concrete apron with baffle walls at the entrance to the quarry void; the continued use of an existing wastewater treatment system (permitted under planning ref. no. 2315) serving site welfare facilities; the importation of clean soil and stone in accordance with article 27 of the european union (waste directive) regulations for use in site restoration and berm construction; and all associated ancillary site works. the proposed development is within an overall application area of c. 5.2 hectares and is for a period of 30 years. the planning application will be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (EIAR) and a natura impact statement (NIS)