Permission for the development will consist of continued use of the existing 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 (1000Msq) 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).
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