Planning precedent report

Continuation of use of quarrying activity including extraction and processing of rock by drilling, blasting, crushing, screening and washing over a 35 hectare area; Erection of a fixed crushing, screening and washing plant; Landscaping of the quarry during the operational phase and restoration of the quarry on completion of the extraction; All associated ancillary facilities/works; The applicant is seeking a 25 year permission as part of the application. The application is accompanied by and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR)

Construction of a livestock underpass with effluent holding tank and all associated siteworks

The removal of existing septic tank, installation of new wastewater unit, polishing filter to current standards and associate works

The demolition of existing shed and construction of a two-storey extension to the side of the existing cottage and to upgrade the effluent treatment system to current EPA standards and all ancillary site works

Works to existing two storey dwelling (original floor area 70.25sqm) comprising (a) demolition of existing extension (18.25sqm) to rear/side, (b) construction of new two storey extension (120.1sqm) to rear incorporating balcony to rear/side, (c) projecting canopy roof at existing hall door, (d) widening vehicular access gateway, (e) new WWTS to replace existing septic tank, (f) all ancillary site works. Protected Structure - whilst Avon Cottage itself is not a protected structure, the King George post box at the roadside boundary wall is listed - ref.30-02. The post box is unaffected by the proposed works

Enhanced visitor facilities on a site area of c 19.7 ha within a total landholding of c 200 ha. The proposed development will comprise 1. a subterranean orientation space or c 324 sqm, including toilets and an orientation tower 21m in height, 2. a walking trail totalling 218m comprising sunken pathways, tunnels and elevated timber lattice walkways for 460m in length and to a maximum height of 24m, through the tree canopy 3. a timber lattice constructed lookout over the Avonmore River valley to a maximum of 35m in height with associated access stairs and elevator 4. Ground, first floor and mezzanine extensions to the existing venue facility 5. The refurbishment, extension and change of use of the existing outbuildings to a new café and associated kitchen and toilet facilities and associated electricity substation and switch room 6. Upgrade of existing vehicular / pedestrian access points 7. a new vehicular egress point and associated internal road to the public road to the west, 8. Upgrading the existing car park, the provision of a new overflow car park of 250 no car park spaces, 50 no cycle parking spaces and 5 no bus / coach drop off and waiting area together with staff car parking area 9. Demolition of accommodation block utilised for the training and education of staff, a flat roofed shed and a number of lean to structures associated with the outbuildings 10. Internal refurbishment works (partial electrical upgrade and localised repair of roof) to Avondale House (a protected structure) 11. Upgrading pathways and trails 12. Site development works associated with the connection to the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rathdrum, and 12 all other associated works above and below ground