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The existing ESB Athboy 38kV Substation , townlands of Martinstown , Athboy Co. Meath

CONDITIONAL

Planning application 2360497

Meath - Meath County Council

Proposed Development

the development will consist of a physical extension of c. 300 sq.m to the existing electricity substation compound and will include: (a) Site clearance works including removal of: 1) 3 No. MV poles and associated overhead lines; 2) Existing MV busbar and associated electrical equipment; 3) Existing 38 kV busbar and associated electrical equipment; 4) Existing 3 No. 38 kV / MV transformers; 5) Existing chainlink fence and entrance gates; 6) Demolition of existing single storey control building (c. 16 sq.m); and 7) Existing trees and vegetation along south and west site boundaries. (b) Provision of new electrical plant and equipment including: 1) No. prefabricated 38 kV GIS module and foundation (c. 31m2 and c. 5.2 m high); 2) 1 No. prefabricated MV GIS module and foundation (c. 32m2 and c. 4.7 m high); 3) 1 No. prefabricated Control Room module and foundation (c. 32m2 and c. 4.7 m high); 4) 2 No. 38/20 kV 10 MVA transformers and associated bunds (c. 15m2, 3.8 m high ea.); 5) Associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables; and 6) site development works including provision of bollards, lighting; surfacing; internal access roads; new fencing and gates; and provision of site services including drainage; and all other ancillary works

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    20 Dec 2023

  2. Decision due

    22 Feb 2024

  3. Decision: CONDITIONAL

    22 Feb 2024

  4. Grant issued

    28 Mar 2024

Application Details

Location
The existing ESB Athboy 38kV Substation , townlands of Martinstown , Athboy Co. Meath
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
PERMISSION
Planning Authority
Meath County Council
Site Area
0.27 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 December 2023
Status
APPLICATION FINALISED
Decision
CONDITIONAL
Decision Date
22 February 2024
Grant Date
28 March 2024
Permission Expires
27 March 2029

Location

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