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Lands in the townland of Keerglen , Ballycastle , County Mayo

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2560104

Mayo - Mayo County Council

Proposed Development

The proposed development consists of: One temporary for a period of three years, 100m high cable stayed triangular steel lattice tower meteorological mast fixed upon a wooden sleeper base of 2.4m x 2.4m; One lightning finial fitted to the higher level of the mast; One anti-climb device fitted to the lower level of the mast; 12 no. buried ground anchors located within three ‘lanes’ at 21m, 42m, 56m and 60m radii from the mast base; Meteorological instrumentation for measuring local climate conditions fixed to the meteorological mast including but not limited to: anemometers, wind vanes, temperature & pressure sensors; Shelter box with data logger and 100W photovoltaic panel fitted to the lower level of the mast; Bird flight deterrents discs fitted to each guy wire at approximately 10m intervals; Obstacle warning light fitted to the higher level of the mast; All associated infrastructure and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared and will be submitted with the planning application.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Feb 2025

  2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Apr 2025

  3. Decision due

    23 Apr 2025

  4. Grant issued

    23 May 2025

Application Details

Location
Lands in the townland of Keerglen , Ballycastle , County Mayo
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Mayo County Council
Site Area
1.65 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 February 2025
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 April 2025
Grant Date
23 May 2025
Permission Expires
22 May 2028

Location

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In the townlands of , Keerglen Ballykinlettragh and Ballinglen , County Mayo

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