North Kerry residents appeal asphalt plant decision

It is the second time that Ballyegan residents have appealed the decision by Kerry County Council to grant permission for the asphalt facility by Roadstone 

Kerry County Council granted planning permission to Roadstone for a new asphalt facility in Ballyegan, around 4km north-west of Castleisland. File picture: Domnick Walsh Photography

Plans for a new asphalt plant in north Kerry by the country’s largest building materials firm have to be put on hold following objections from local residents.

It is the second time in two years that people living in Ballyegan, around 4km north-west of Castleisland, have lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against a decision by Kerry County Council to grant planning permission for a new asphalt facility by Roadstone.