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ESB Telecoms Ltd Telecommunications Compound, ESBs Citywest 110kV Substation, Citywest Avenue, Citywest, Dublin

Granted

Planning application SD25A/0255

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Permission to install a standby industrial diesel generator and solar panels. The generator will include a bunded fuel tank and be located within a mesh enclosure. The proposed solar panels will be attached to a steel frame to be erected adjacent to the generator ( Covering an area of approximately 32 sq.m, to a maximum height of 4.8 meters above ground level ). Works to include all ancillary development works, all located within an existing fenced compound.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: Grant Permission

    4 Dec 2025

  3. Decision due

    10 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    22 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
ESB Telecoms Ltd Telecommunications Compound, ESBs Citywest 110kV Substation, Citywest Avenue, Citywest, Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
466 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
16 October 2025
Status
Final Grant
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
4 December 2025
Grant Date
22 January 2026
Permission Expires
21 January 2031

Location

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SD14A/0175Granted21 Aug 2014

Construction of a 2.4m high palisade compound.

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SD09A/0305Granted21 Oct 2009

Infrastructural works consisting of a car park accommodating 68 no. cars, associated site works and signage forming part of the future development needs of Citywest Business Campus on a site of approximately 0.32 Ha adjoining both sides of the Tallaght / Saggart Luas line extension (under construction) which traverses the lands south of Citywest Avenue with access from a road being constructed under Rail Order 06S.NA0002 between Citywest Avenue (roundabout at the junction of Citywest Avenue and Lake Drive) and the proposed Citywest Luas Station.

Citywest Business Campus, South Of Citywest Avenue, Naas Road, Dublin 24

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SD10A/0339Granted15 Nov 2010

Alterations to the existing electrical transformer station to include: the installation of 110kV cable terminations; a new 110kV busbar section and switchgear; an extension to the inner palisade to accommodate HV cable termination; associated site works.

ESB Citywest 110kV, Electrical Transformer Station, Citywest Avenue, Citywest Business Park, Co. Dublin.

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S98A/0416Granted28 Jan 1999

Erection of a compact 110KV outdoor type Transformer Station, to include 5 masts, a switchgear building, transformer, ancillary 110KV structures and equipment, access road, fencing and landscaping.

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SD23B/0035Grant Permission for Retention1 Feb 2023

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ED22/0040Declared Not Exempt15 Dec 2022

24sqm Garden Room, Shed

11, The Walk, Citywest Village, Citywest, Dublin, 24

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SD23B/0478Granted14 Nov 2023

Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new gable window, new access stairs, 2 no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear.

26, The Park, Citywest Village, Dublin 24, D24 HRSW

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SD05B/0384Withdraw the Application5 Oct 2005

Retain existing domestic shed to rear

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SD17B/0081Granted16 Jun 2017

Single storey extension to include bedroom, living room, study and bathroom at side of existing private dwelling with all ancillary works.

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SD20A/0219Granted9 Apr 2021

Residential development consisting of 99 dwellings comprised of 84 two storey houses, 15 apartments and duplex units accommodated in 2 three storey blocks; the proposed houses are comprised of 9 two bed houses, 71 three bed houses, 4 four bed houses; the proposed apartments & duplex units are comprised of 6 one bed units, 3 two bed units and 6 three bed units, also providing for all associated site development and infrastructural works, car and bicycle parking, ESB sub-station, open spaces and landscaping, bin and bicycle storage; access to the development via a new vehicular entrance on the western boundary of the site, off the existing access road to the Luas park & ride facility on a site area of 3.14ha bounded to the north by Citywest Avenue, located east of a permitted residential development known as Citywest Village and existing ESB sub-station and is north of the Luas red line.

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