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SD06A/0415

Granted

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Alterations to the existing 110kV electrical transformer station, consisting of 2 no. 110kV to medium voltage transformers with bunding and associated oil/water interceptor, 2 no. 110kV gantrys to include surge arrestors and cable sealing ends, new 110kV to medium voltage building 9.15 meters high, 5 meter wide internal road connected to existing station road and removal of 2 no. steel masts 14.5m high, busbar on 5 no. steel portals, 2 no. transformer bays on steel supports and 2 no. line bays on steel supports.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 May 2006

  2. Decision due

    18 Jul 2006

  3. Decision: Grant Permission

    19 Jul 2006

  4. Grant issued

    30 Aug 2006

Application Details

Location
ESB Cookstown 110kV Electrical Transform, Third Avenue, Cookstown Industrial Estate, Dublin 24
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
9300 ha
Floor Area
198.5 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
25 May 2006
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
19 July 2006
Grant Date
30 August 2006

Location

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SD03A/0715Granted24 Sept 2003

Erection of a 30 metre high, free standing communications structure, carrying antennae and communication dishes, with associated ground-mounted equipment cabinets to form part of ESB's communication system and to share with other licensed operators.

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SD06A/0414Granted29 Aug 2006

To build two separate sections of overhead electricity transmission line of single circuit 110kv construction. These will facilitate an underground connection to the existing line into Cookstown 110kv Station. The total length of these overhead lines will be approximately 60 metres. The proposed lines will be erected over, or in the vicinity of the following townlands, Kilnamanagh and Tymon North. The line will consist of three overhead wires. Where the line ends, lattice steel towers of either 15.0 or 18.0 metres height and with an average base area of 6 metres square will be used. Outlines of the structures and line location will be shown on the maps and drawings to be submitted with the application.

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S98A/0779Granted18 Nov 1998

Erect a 110KV transformer, an end mast, extension of existing 110KV and 38KV busbars, and associated structures and equipment and part upgrading of inner and outer compound fence.

Cookstown 110KV Substation, Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

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SD07A/0701Granted31 Aug 2007

Change of building design of previously approved planning permission, SD06A/0415 granted on 30/8/2006 comprising one building of overall height of 7.45 metres.

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SD15A/0281Grant Permission for Retention16 Sept 2015

Retention of existing 21 metre high monopole telecommunications support structure carrying antennas and link dishes within an existing 2.4m high palisade compound previously granted temporary permission SD04A/0472.

ESB 110Kv Substation, Third Avenue, Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

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SD04A/0472Grant Permission for Retention24 Jun 2004

To retain the existing permitted GSM base station installation comprising: 21m high monopole carrying 6.No. GSM antennas and 1.No. 0.3m diameter link dish/drum antenna together with associated telecommunications equipment container and security fencing. The development forms part of O2 Commuications Ireland Ltd mobile telecommunications network (GSM).

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SD08A/0065Granted10 Apr 2008

Attachment of 3 no. 3.9m omni antennas and 1 no. 0.25 radio link dish with associated equipment and cabinet to existing 21m monopole for use by the emergency services (Garda, Ambulance and Fire Brigade) for a new National Digital Radio Service (NDRS). The 3.9m omni antenna will protrude above the existing height of the 21m monopole giving a total height of 24.7m.

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SD15A/0280Granted16 Sept 2015

Continued use of existing 30 metre high telecommunications support structure carrying antennas and link dishes within an existing 2.4m high palisade compound previously granted temporary permission SD08A/0715.

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SD08A/0715Grant Permission & Grant Retention16 Oct 2008

(a) Retention of the existing 30-metre high telecommunications support structure carrying antennas and link dishes together with associated ground mounted equipment cabins (exempt under Class 31 (e) of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001), and (b) permission to add 6 no. 1.5m (I) additional antennas and 6 no. 0.6m diameter link dishes to the existing structure.

110kV, ESB Substation, Third Avenue, Cookstown Industrial Estate, Dublin 24

71m
SD17A/0463Refused11 Jul 2018

Construction of 11 metre high warehouse extension to rear of existing 7 metre high warehouse building.

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