retention and continuation of development at this site, Toar Biomass Facility in the townland of Rathgarrett, Co Westmeath. The development consists of works for an existing biomass facility on a site of 14.34 ha. The facility is used for the storage and seasoning of biomass logs (6-9 Months) followed by chipping of the seasoned logs. The proposed retention development consists of the installation of temporary structures, a weightbridge cabin (7.44 sq.m) weighbridge (125 sqm). Retention permission is also sought for a biomass storage area (4.7km linear log storage space equating to 24,910 tonnes of wet logs), a low steel post and rail fence with gates at the entrance from the L1113), unpaved access tracks (4.7km) in length, a paved roadway (120m total length from the site entrance) and all ancillary works. The log storage area or long pile is linear with a diameter of c. 4m and up to a height of 4.1m. There is no storage of chipped biomass on site. This site will be operational until 2030. Planning permission is sought for alterations to improve the existing access of the L1113.
Development Address:
Toar, Rathgarrett, Tyrellspass, Co Westmeath
Architect Name:
Tanya Ruddy
Location Key:
RATHGARRETT
Electoral Division:
Planner:
Rachel Brown
Social Housing Exempt:
Plan Enforcement #:
IPC
Licence Required:
No
Waste Licence Required:
No
Protected Structure:
No
Protected Structure #:
Development Name:
Proposed Development
Comments
Significant Case Flag:
Comments:
Decision
Decision Date:
07/12/2020
Manager Order:
Decision Type:
Conditional
Number of Conditions:
11
Grant Date:
Grant Managers Order #:
Section 47
Apply?:
Part 5
Apply?:
Expiry Date:
10/05/2026
Decision Description:
retention and continuation of development at this site, Toar Biomass Facility in the townland of Rathgarrett, Co Westmeath. The development consists of works for an existing biomass facility on a site of 14.34 ha. The facility is used for the storage and seasoning of biomass logs (6-9 Months) followed by chipping of the seasoned logs. The proposed retention development consists of the installation of temporary structures, a weightbridge cabin (7.44 sq.m) weighbridge (125 sqm). Retention permission is also sought for a biomass storage area (4.7km linear log storage space equating to 24,910 tonnes of wet logs), a low steel post and rail fence with gates at the entrance from the L1113), unpaved access tracks (4.7km) in length, a paved roadway (120m total length from the site entrance) and all ancillary works. The log storage area or long pile is linear with a diameter of c. 4m and up to a height of 4.1m. There is no storage of chipped biomass on site. This site will be operational until 2030. Planning permission is sought for alterations to improve the existing access of the L1113.
