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ESB 220kV Electrical Transformer Station Clashavoon Aughinida Macroom

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 09/4568

Cork - Cork County Council

Proposed Development

Alterations to the existing 220kV Clashavoon station comprising of the erection of 1no. steel portal structure & 1no. line bay comprising of coupling capactors, line earth disconnectors, current transformers, voltage transformers, circuit breakers & busbar disconnects & associiated site works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Feb 2009

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    20 Apr 2009

  3. Decision due

    21 Apr 2009

  4. Grant issued

    21 May 2009

Application Details

Location
ESB 220kV Electrical Transformer Station Clashavoon Aughinida Macroom
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Cork County Council

Timeline

Registration Date
25 February 2009
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
20 April 2009
Grant Date
21 May 2009

Location

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