North Longford quarry extension receives the go ahead from Council planners
Lagan Materials have received permission in respect of the extraction of rock over an area of c.14.2 hectares
Longford County Council planners have approved an application by quarry company Lagan Materials Ltd, who trade as Breedon Ireland, for plans in respect of their Aughnacliffe operation.
Lagan Materials have received permission in respect of the extraction of rock over an area of c.14.2 hectares at Aghamore Upper and Derreenavoggy townlands, Aughnacliffe, Longford.
This consists of a lateral southerly extension to, and a deepening of, the existing quarry to a final depth of 114mAOD.
Also approved is permission for the construction of internal haul roads, earthen screening bunds and storage landforms, and the demolition of farm outbuildings.
The plans include the restoration of the site to biodiversity after use, primarily in the form of a waterbody, and all ancillary works within an overall application area of 36.8ha.