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In the townlands of Woodstock South Ballaghmoon Bennetsbridge Castleroe East Castleroe West Crooket Gorteenvacan Knocknagee , Knockroe Maganey Lower Maganey Upper Newtownallen , Prumpelstown Upper Rosbran and Tonlegee within County Kildare

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2660550

Kildare - Kildare County Council

Proposed Development

Replacement (“restringing”) and uprating of c.8.89km section of the conductor along the existing Athy - Carlow 110 kV OHL circuit; - Provision of fibre communication connection on the uprated circuit; - Replacement of 11No. existing Intermediate Wooden Polesets, with similar structures. The replacement of these structures will result in standardised heights from 16m to 24m, with height increases between 1m and 3m; - Replacement of 12No. existing intermediate Wooden Polesets crossarms; - Recapping works on shear blocks at 1No. existing steel angle mast; - Foundation strengthening of 1No. existing steel angle mast; - Bar member replacements to 8No. existing steel angle masts; - Separation of the existing double OHL circuit to provide for a new bypass OHL section measuring approximately 422m, connecting from the existing Athy 110 kV substation to the following proposed new structures on the existing Athy - Portlaoise 110 kV OHL: 2no. new single circuit angle masts (approximately 22.5m maximum height) and 1no. new wooden poleset (approximately 23.6m maximum height); and, - All associated works/development to existing structures, including hardware replacement (strain clamps, suspension clamps and vibration dampers), replacement of step bolts, replacement of line identification and danger notices, painting of angle masts, replacement/installation of anti-climbing guards, access tracks, vegetation clearance, temporary construction compounds and all other works necessary to facilitate the development

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 May 2026

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    17 Jul 2026

  3. Decision due

    20 Jul 2026

  4. Grant issued

    24 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
In the townlands of Woodstock South Ballaghmoon Bennetsbridge Castleroe East Castleroe West Crooket Gorteenvacan Knocknagee , Knockroe Maganey Lower Maganey Upper Newtownallen , Prumpelstown Upper Rosbran and Tonlegee within County Kildare
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Kildare County Council
Site Area
41.8 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 May 2026
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
17 July 2026
Grant Date
24 August 2026
Permission Expires
23 August 2031

Location

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