The proposed 3no. underground cable routes, or sections of cable routes in Dublin City are located in the Ashtown, Glasnevin and North Wall areas as follows:, The proposed Coolmine cable route section connecting the permitted Ashtown 38 kV substation (AC
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlanning application WEB1097/26
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) intends to apply for permission for a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 3.72 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) across 3 no. routes at different locations in Dublin City with a total site area of c.4.23ha. The proposed UGC are located at the Ashtown, Glasnevin and North Wall areas within Dublin City. The proposed development consists of the following elements: • Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Dublin City Council (DCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: - The proposed Coolmine cable route section within DCC is approximately 1.14km in length connecting the permitted Ashtown 38 kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232) to the County Border with Fingal at Navan Road (R147). - The proposed Glasnevin cable route is wholly within DCC and is approximately 1.2km in length connecting the existing Glasnevin 38kV substation to the permitted Clareville 38kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232). - The proposed North Quays cable route is wholly within DCC and is approximately 1.38km in length connecting the permitted Spencer Dock 38kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232) with the existing 38 kV circuit on East Wall Road (R131). The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings. • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development for the maps attached.
Application Timeline
Application received
16 Jan 2026
Further information requested
11 Mar 2026
Decision: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
11 Mar 2026
Decision due
12 Mar 2026
Application Details
- Location
- The proposed 3no. underground cable routes, or sections of cable routes in Dublin City are located in the Ashtown, Glasnevin and North Wall areas as follows:, The proposed Coolmine cable route section connecting the permitted Ashtown 38 kV substation (AC
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 48121.05 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 16 January 2026
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Decision Date
- 11 March 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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PERMISSION: For demolition of existing storage shed, removal of existing rear gate with part of block boundary wall, construction of 3-storey mews building comprising 1 no. 2-bedroom ground floor apartment and 1 no. 2-bedroom duplex dwelling, 2 no. parking spaces accessed from lane, refuse bins enclosure, boundary treatment and all ancillary site works at rear of No. 28 Bengal Terrace, Glasnevin, Dublin 11.
Rear of No. 28 Bengal Terrace, Glasnevin, Dublin 11
The development will consist of: a change of use from 3 apartments to a single dwelling, the removal of the existing rear extension, the construction of a new part two-storey, part one-storey extension to the rear of existing house and new rooflight to rear of existing roof.
30, Bengal Terrace, Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 D11 N7D0
A change of use from 3 apartments to a single dwelling, the removal of the existing rear extension, the construction of a new part two-storey, part one-storey extension to the rear of existing house and new rooflight to rear of existing roof.
30, Bengal Terrace, Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11, D11 N7D0
Permission for development at rear of 46 Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 D09C7F6. The development will consist of demolition of a single storey rear garage and construction of a new two storey one-bedroom house with roof garden to the rear, and ancillary site works. New house to be accessed off Prospect Avenue.
Rear of 46 Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin, D09C7F6
Planning permission for the conversion of attic to storage space with 2no. roof lights to north east roof slope and 2no. rooflights and dormer to south west roof slope.
27 Finglas Road, Harts Corner, Dublin 11
Conversion of attic to storage space with 2no. roof lights to North East roof slope and 2no.rooflights and dormer to South West roof slope.
27, Finglas Road, Dublin 11
The development will consist of demolition of a single storey rear garage and construction of a new two storey two-bedroom house with rear garden and ancillary site works. New house to be accessed off Prospect Avenue .
Rear of 46 Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09C7F6
Demolition of existing rear return and construction of new extension to ground and first floor with dormer extension to roof
18, Finglas Road, Finglas, Dublin 11
Demolition of existing single storey rear return. Construction of new part single storey, part two storey extension to rear. Construction of new dormer window to rear to facilitate attic conversion to habitable room. All associated site works.
18, Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11
Demolition of existing single storey rear return Construction of new part single storey, part two storey extension to rear Construction of new dormer window to rear to facilitate attic conversion to habitable room All associated site works
18, Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 11
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