Whitecross, Julianstown, Co. Meath

What’s proposed

Permission & Retention Permission for development at Whitecross, Julianstown, Co. Meath, A92Y2TA. The development will consist of Permission for the proposed change of use of 1.1ha agricultural lands to a vehicle storage compound (comprising an existing c. 0.2ha of aggregate area subject of retention and c. 0.9ha of new aggregate area), extending the existing c.0.4ha permitted facility (ref. MCC Reg. Ref. LB151327 and Waste Permit license Number WFP-MH-12-007-01). Vehicles being stored on the subject site will include (i) s.41 Garda seized vehicles; (ii) crashed and damaged vehicles awaiting insurance assessment; and (iii) ELVs (pending their removal to an authorised waste transfer and recycling facility). To facilitate the proposed development Retention permission is sought for the c.0.2 ha of previously installed aggregate hardstanding (temporarily used for overflow vehicle storage, but not in use at this time) and Permission for ancillary and enabling works include: a. Provision of an area of new aggregate hardstanding of c.0.9ha (which in conjunction with the retained c.0.2ha will form a total area of c.1.1ha permeable aggregate hardstanding for car/vehicle storage) b. Erection of 2m high paladin security fencing to new site, c. Provision of a 0.5m high earth berm, landscaped with a mix of native deciduous and coniferous screen planting to new site, d. Provision of a prefabricated single storey flat roofed c.14.5sqm modular unit comprising staff welfare facilities, e. Installation of an upgraded/enlarged oil interceptor serving the c.0.4 ha existing compound, f. Upgrade and extension of existing concrete surfaces on the permitted c.0.4ha site, as applicable. g. 1 no. staff car parking space. The subject development requires a review of the existing waste permit (License Number WFP-MH-12-007-01)