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the ESB Telecoms Ltd Compound (part of the Former ESB Depot) off Mill Lane/Main Street , Leixlip , Co. Kildare

REFUSED

Planning application 24168

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

for a 23-metre-high portion of an existing unauthorised monopole structure (removing the top 7 metres). Permission is also sought to extend the remaining structure with a 4-metres headframe (resultant total height of monopole with headframe to be 27 metres). The amended structure to carry antennae, communication dishes and ancillary equipment ( including lightning finial) within an existing palisade fenced compound along with associated ground-mounted equipment and associated groundworks, to be shared with multiple operators

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 May 2024

  2. Decision: REFUSED

    11 Jul 2024

  3. Decision due

    14 Jul 2024

  4. Appeal submitted

    6 Aug 2024

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSED

    15 Jul 2025

Application Details

Location
the ESB Telecoms Ltd Compound (part of the Former ESB Depot) off Mill Lane/Main Street , Leixlip , Co. Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
RETENTION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
0.0017 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 May 2024
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
REFUSED
Decision Date
11 July 2024

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-320479-24
Decision
REFUSED
Submitted
6 August 2024
Decided
15 July 2025

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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9m
171216CONDITIONAL1 Nov 2017

for the 30m high, free standing monopole communication structure, for a period of 18 months, carrying antennae and dishes, enclosed within an existing 2.4 metre high palisade compound, previously granted temporary permission under planning register Ref. 15/334 (An Bord Pleanála PL 09.245086) at ESB Telecoms Limited communication compound, ESB former shop,

Main Street , Leixlip , Co. Kildare.

13m
171123N/A10 Oct 2017

the continued use of the existing 30 metre high, free standing monopole communication structure, for a period of 18 months, carrying antennae and dishes, enclosed within an existing 2.4 metre high palisade compound, previously granted temporary permission under planning register ref. 15/334 (An Bord Pleanala PL 09.245086)

ESB Telecoms Ltd communication compound , ESB Former Shop , Main Street

16m
19844CONDITIONAL26 Jul 2019

The continued use of the existing 30 metre high, free standing monopole communication structure, for a period of 12 months, carrying antennae and dishes, enclosed within an existing 2.4 metre high palisade compound, previously granted temporary permission under planning register ref.17/1216

ESB Telecoms Ltd Communication Compound , ESB Former Shop , Main Street Leixlip

44m
20730N/A9 Jul 2020

a dormer extension to the rear of existing property, a porch entrance to the front and associated ancillary site works

334 Mill Lane , Leixlip , Co. Kildare.

48m
24386N/A16 Dec 2024

for proposed amendments to previously approved planning permission ref:20/810 consisting of the demolition of existing shed space to the rear, the construction of a dormer extension to the rear of the existing property, the construction of a porch entrance to the front, general upgrade works to the existing property, widening of the existing vehicle entrance and associated site works

334 Mill Lane , Leixlip , Co. Kildare

54m
20810CONDITIONAL23 Jul 2020

demolition of the existing shed space to the rear, the construction of a dormer extension to the rear of the existing property, the construction of a porch entrance to the front, general upgrade works to the existing property, widening of the existing vehicle entrance and associated site works

334 Mill Lane , Leixlip , Co. Kildare.

57m
171095CONDITIONAL4 Oct 2017

change of use of existing structure from commercial use to residential use, comprising of conversion of structure to a dwelling unit to include remodelling of layout design to facilitate such change of use and all associated ancillary services

12 Main Street , Leixlip , Co. Kildare.

58m
2547CONDITIONAL28 Feb 2025

for amendments to previously approved planning permission ref:20/810 consisting of the demolition of existing shed space to the rear, the construction of a dormer extension to the rear of the existing property, the construction of a porch entrance to the front, general upgrade works to the existing property, widening of the existing vehicle entrance and associated site works

334 Mill Lane , Leixlip , Co. Kildare

62m
18775REFUSED28 Jun 2018

the subdivision of the land, the construction of a dormer bungalow to the rear of the existing dwelling, the provision of a shared driveway, the provision of car parking for both dwellings and all associated site works

335 Mill Lane , Leixlip , Co. Kildare.

65m
19325CONDITIONAL28 Mar 2019

the subdivision of the land, the construction of a single storey bungalow to the rear of the existing dwelling, the widening and recessing of the existing entrance. The provision of a shared driveway, the provision of car parking for both dwellings and all associated site works. Revised by significant further information consisting of; the proposed red line boundary has altered.

335 Mill Lane , Leixlip , Co.Kildare

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