the development will consist of the deepening of the north-western portion of the existing limestone quarry extraction area (as permitted by Meath County Council Planning Register Ref: TA900603) by four extractive benches to 10m OD, over an area of c. 4.13 hectares. The proposed development will not result in any increase to the annual output of the existing limestone quarry or to the production capacity of the existing cement plant. The proposed development will be served by the existing on-site haul road from the existing vehicular access point on the L8021. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared in respect of this planning application. The application site forms part of EPA Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence Ref: P0487-07 for Breedon Cement Ireland Ltd.
demolition of existing disused agricultural buildings in Killaskillen and the demolition of an existing habitable house in Toor, and the extension of the existing limestone quarry over adjoining lands to the north, east & south. The existing limestone quarry is permitted to a depth of 5 no benches (10 metres AOD) and over an area of 24.8 hectares (Meath County Council Planning Reg Ref No 98/2026 and An Bord Pleanala Ref No PL17.111198). The proposed extension to the permitted limestone quarry will be a depth of 1 no bench (approximately 70 metres AOD) and will increase the surface area of the quarry by approximately 52.45 hectares over 3 no phases. The proposed development will result in a final overall extracted area of approximately 77.25 hectares and extend the life of the overall quarry by up to 20 years. The proposed development will not result in any increase to the associated permitted production capacity of the cement plant. The proposed development will be served by the existing on site haul road from the existing vehicular access point along the county road to the northeast of the site. The proposed development also comprises the construction of a new haulage ramp from the western boundary of the proposed extractive area;screening berms;landcaping;and all other site development works above and below ground;including the restoration of the final quarry void (extractive area). The proposed development is partially included within the boundary of the area covered by a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (Integrated Pollution Control Licence no PO 487-05) The proposed development is for the purpose of an existing activity which requires an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence from the Environmental Protection Agency under the first schedule of the Protection of the Environment Act 2003 on this site of 109.45 hectares approximately