Maynooth 220kV Substation , Taghadoe and Windgates , Co. Kildare
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2460494
Kildare - Kildare County Council
Proposed Development
for construction of a new 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building (83.5m long x 18.5m wide (25.1m including staircases), 17m in height) (1,637 sqm); construction of a new 110kV GIS building (68.8m long x 15.4m wide (22m including staircases), 15m in height) (1,138 sqm); both of the GIS Buildings will have 8 no. associated lightning protection spikes / rods on each of the roofs (3m in height); construction of 4 no. 220/110kV power transformers to include connections to the new GIS buildings; 2 no. 220kV and 1 no. 110kV line/cable interface towers and associated removal of 3 no. existing end masts and overhead line and cable works; 3 no. lightning masts (height 22m); cable connections to the 220kV GIS and 110kV buildings; new 4.5m wide internal access road and 10 no. new permanent car parking spaces; associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works, and above and below ground boundary treatment and landscaping including palisade fencing (2.6m height), lighting and surface water drainage and foul water tank; associated demolition of existing bungalow farmhouse and agricultural buildings (1,112sqm floorspace total) to facilitate the proposed development; and all ancillary and associated temporary works to facilitate the development at the construction stage, including construction access track, temporary construction compound / site laydown areas and cable connection for the existing Derryiron-Maynooth 110kV overhead line. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
Application Timeline
Application received
30 May 2024
Further information requested
22 Jul 2024
Further information received
1 Aug 2024
Decision: CONDITIONAL
15 Aug 2024
Decision due
28 Aug 2024
Appeal submitted
11 Sept 2024
Grant issued
10 Apr 2025
Appeal decided: MODIFIED
10 Apr 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Maynooth 220kV Substation , Taghadoe and Windgates , Co. Kildare
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- PERMISSION
- Planning Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Site Area
- 20.3 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 30 May 2024
- Status
- APPEALED FINANCIAL
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 15 August 2024
- Grant Date
- 10 April 2025
- Permission Expires
- 9 April 2030
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-320789-24
- Decision
- MODIFIED
- Submitted
- 11 September 2024
- Decided
- 10 April 2025
Location
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for the construction of infrastructure, and associated development, at the existing and planned expanded substation, comprising:- •construction of a new 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building (83.5m long x 18.5m wide (25.1m including staircases), 17m in height) (1,637 sqm); • construction of a new 110kV GIS building (68.8m x 15.4m, (22m including staircases) 15m in height) (1,138sqm); • both of the GIS Buildings will have 8 no. associated air rods on each of the roofs (3m in height); • construction of 4 no. 220/110kV power transformers to include connections to the new GIS buildings; • 2 no. 220kV and 1 no. 110kV line/cable interface towers and associated removal of 3 no. existing end masts; • 3 no. lightning masts (height 22m); • cable connections to the 220kV GIS building; • new 4.5m wide internal access road and 10 no. new permanent car parking spaces; • associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works, and above and below ground boundary treatment and landscaping including palisade fencing (2.6m height), lighting and surface water drainage and foul water tank; • associated demolition of existing bungalow farmhouse and agricultural buildings (1,111.6m2 floorspace total) to facilitate the proposed development; and • all ancillary and associated temporary works to facilitate the development at the construction stage, including construction access track, temporary construction compound / site laydown areas and cable connection for the existing Derryiron-Maynooth 110kV overhead line. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.
Maynooth 220kV Substation , Taghadoe , Co. Kildare
with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), for the construction of a new 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building (83.5m long x 18.5m wide (25.1m including staircases) 17m in height) (1,637 sqm); construction of a new 110kV GIS building (68.8m x 15.4m, (22m including staircases) 15m in height) (1,138 sqm); both of the GIS Buildings will have 8 no. associated air rods on each of the roofs (3m in height); construction of 4 no. 220/110kV Power Transformers to include connections to the new GIS buildings, 2 no. 220 kV and 1 no. 110kV line / cable interface towers and associated removal of 3 no. existing end masts, 3 no. lightning masts (height 22m) and cable connections to the 220 kV GIS Switchboard building; new internal access road and 10 no. new permanent car parking spaces; associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground, boundary treatment and landscaping, including palisade fencing (2.6m height), lighting and surface water drainage and foul water tank; temporary use of the land associated with the existing farmhouse for the construction compound; and all ancillary and associated temporary works to facilitate the development at the construction stage, including construction access track, 2 no. construction compounds and cable connection for the Derryiron – Maynooth 110kV overhead line. Temporary construction and permanent access will be off the L5037. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
Maynooth 220kV Substation , Taghadoe , Co. Kildare
for construction of infrastructure, and associated development, at the existing and planned expanded substation, comprising:- •construction of a new 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building (83.5m long x 18.5m wide (25.1m including staircases), 17m in height) (1,637 sqm); • construction of a new 110kV GIS building (68.8m x 15.4m, (22m including staircases) 15m in height) (1,138sqm); • both of the GIS Buildings will have 8 no. associated air rods on each of the roofs (3m in height); • construction of 4 no. 220/110kV power transformers to include connections to the new GIS buildings; • 2 no. 220kV and 1 no. 110kV line/cable interface towers and associated removal of 3 no. existing end masts; • 3 no. lightning masts (height 22m); • cable connections to the 220kV GIS building; • new 4.5m wide internal access road and 10 no. new permanent car parking spaces; • associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works, and above and below ground boundary treatment and landscaping including palisade fencing (2.6m height), lighting and surface water drainage and foul water tank; • associated demolition of existing bungalow farmhouse and agricultural buildings (1,111.6m2 floorspace total) to facilitate the proposed development; and • all ancillary and associated temporary works to facilitate the development at the construction stage, including construction access track, temporary construction compound / site laydown areas and cable connection for the existing Derryiron-Maynooth 110kV overhead line. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application
Maynooth 220kV Substation , Taghadoe , Co. Kildare
a Synchronous Compensator (Electricity Grid stabilisation) development within the townland of Windgates, Co. Kildare within a site area of approximately 1.97 hectares. Permission is sought for 1 High Intertia Synchronous Compensator (HISC) Compound (0.25 hectares) consisting of 1 No. High Intertia Synchronous Compensator (HISC) building enclosed within a steel clad framed, housed structure (12.1m max height and 481 m2) and supported by an electrical container area measuring 355m2 consisting of 8 No. electrical equipment containers with a total area of (238m2), each container measuring 29.75m2, and an external cooler area measuring 180m2 consisting of 4 No. external cooler units, each one measuring 30.5m2, 1 Auxiliary and Start up Static Frequency Converter SFC Transformer, 1 Generator circuit breaker, 1 emergency diesel generator and 1 associated diesel storage tank; A High Voltage (HV) Compound (0.11 hectares) consisting of main transformer and High Voltage (HV) equipment; A Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Building compound and underground grid connection (0.25 hectares) consisting of 1 High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear Compound (0.16 Hectares), included within this compound is a HV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) housed structure (13.5m max height and 458m2) and 220kv underground cable connection (188m in length) to adjacent (existing) 220kV Eirgrid Substation; Upgrade to the existing site entrance onto the R406, internal access tracks, fencing, temporary construction compound, landscaping and drainage. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this application. All within the townland of
Windgates , Co. Kildare.
for the development consisting of completion of single storey type house, garage for domestic use and proprietary wastewater treatment system presently under construction, all granted planning permission under file ref no. 12/251 & extension of duration granted under file ref no. 17/519.
Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare.
Extension of Duration of Planning Reg. Ref. 12/251. The development consists of (A) erection of bungalow, garage for domestic use and the installation of Septech 2000 wastewater treatment system & percolation area (B) removal of existing septic tank and the installation of Septech 2000 wastewater treatment system & percolation area to serve the existing adjoining house. (C) alter the existing entrance to the adjoining house , to form a combined double recessed entrance to serve the existing and proposed houses. (D) permanently close up the existing field entrance and all associated site works
Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co Kildare
Completion of single storey type house, garage for domestic use and proprietary wastewater treatment system presently under construction, all granted planning permission under file Ref. No. 12/251 and extension of duration granted under file Ref. No. 17/519
Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare.
Extension of Duration of Planning Reg. Ref. 17/519 - Extension of Duration of Planning Reg. Ref. 12/251. The development consists of (A) erection of bungalow, garage for domestic use and the installation of Septech 2000 wastewater treatment system & percolation area (B) removal of existing septic tank and the installation of Septech 2000 wastewater treatment system & percolation area to serve the existing adjoining house. (C) alter the existing entrance to the adjoining house, to form a combined double recessed entrance to serve the existing and proposed houses. (D) permanently close up the existing field entrance and all associated site works
Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare
for (A) increased in ridge height on house previously granted planning permission under file ref no.23/54, 17/519 & 12/251 and (B) Retention Permission for first floor accommodation for residential use with 4 no. roof lights to the rear (west) elevation and 1 no. roof light to front (east) elevation
Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare
Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 12/251 - The development consists of: (A) Erection of bungalow, garage for domestic use and the installation of Septech 2000 wastewater treatment system & percolation area; (B) Removal of existing septic tank and the installation of Septech 2000 wastewater treatment system & percolation area to serve the existing adjoining house; (C) Alter the existing entrance to the adjoining house, to form a combined double recessed entrance to serve the existing and proposed houses; (D) Permanently close up the existing field entrance and all associated site works
Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare.
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