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The existing Grange Castle 110kV Substation, Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin

Granted

Planning application SD26A/0195W

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Physical extension of c. 1260sq.m. to the existing electricity substation compound and will comprise of an extension of the existing 110kV busbar from bay H18 to create a new 110kV line bay H20, including the installation of new electrical equipment; fencing and all other ancillary development works to facilitate the proposed development.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Aug 2026

  2. Decision due

    7 Oct 2026

  3. Decision: Grant Permission

    7 Oct 2026

Application Details

Location
The existing Grange Castle 110kV Substation, Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
19200 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 August 2026
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
7 October 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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13m
S00A/0488Granted12 Jul 2000

Construct a 110kv station, to include the following: a single 110kv busbar including two 110kv couplers, five 110kv cable bays, four 110kv customer cable bays, one 38kv busbar including one 38kv coupler, two 110kv/38kv transformers, three 110kv/20kv transformers, five 38kv cable bays, a station control building and associated steelwork.

Grange Castle International Business Park, Townland of Grange, Clondalkin, , Dublin 22.

21m
SD12A/0024Granted7 Feb 2012

Alterations to the existing station consisting of extension to control building, 1 no. mobile MV module, 1 no. power transformer, neutral earth resistor, surge arresters, current transformer, circuit breakers, busbar disconnect and associated site works. all at ESB Grange Castle 110kV electircal transformer station.

Grange Castle Business Park, Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

70m
SD05A/0410Refused24 May 2005

Erection of a 36 metre high, free standing communications structure, carrying antennae and communication dishes, with associated ground-mounted equipment cabinets within a 2.4 metre high palisade fence.

Grange Castle 110KV Substation, Grange Castle International Business Park, Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

72m
SD16A/0113Granted8 Apr 2016

Continued use of the existing 36 metre high free standing telecommunications structure, carrying antenna and communication dishes, within an existing 2.4m high palisade compound previously granted temporary permission LPA Ref SD05A/0410 (ABP Ref PL 06S.216388) at ESB Telecoms Ltd. Telecommunication compound .

Grange Castle 110KV Substation, Grange Castle International Business Park, Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

72m
SD25A/0285Granted20 Nov 2025

Permission to install a standby industrial diesel generator and solar panels. The generator will include a bunded fuel tank to be located within a mesh enclosure. The proposed solar panels will be attached to a steel frame erected over the proposed generator and existing telecoms equipment, (covering an area of approximately 36 sq.m., to a maximum height of 4.6 meters above local ground level.) Works to include all ancillary development works, all located within an existing fenced compound.

ESB Telecoms Ltd Telecommunications Compound, ESBs Grange Castle 110kV Substation, Grange Castle International Business Park, Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

83m
SD18A/0323Granted12 Sept 2018

Construction of a two storey data centre with three storey central service spine (7,246sq.m) with plant at roof level, that includes a reception area (274.4sq.m), shipping area (264.3sq.m) and three data halls (each 582.5sq.m - total 1,747.5sq.m) plus service spine and ancillary space at ground floor; storage (476sq.m) at mezzanine level above the shipping area; and office (560sq.m), three data halls (each 582.5sq.m - total 1,747.5sq.m) plus service spine and ancillary space at first floor level; and service spine at second floor level only. The new data centre will include plant at roof level; associated support services, 7 standby generators with associated flues (each 17.29m high). The development with include a single storey sub-station (74.5sq.m), transformer 26.8sq.m and bin compound (33sq.m) and will connect to existing Grange Castle infrastructural services the will include a new access road that will provide independent vehicular access to the site off the northern spine road that provides access to the existing data centre granted under SD15A/0034. The development will include ancillary site works as well as fencing, signage, entrance gate, 22 car parking spaces that include 2 disabled car parking spaces, as well as sheltered bicycle parking. The development will also include modifications to the attenuation pond, and to the landscaping previously permitted under SD15A/0034. Temporary permission is also sought for 72 temporary construction worker parking spaces, temporary construction compound and temporary construction access from Grange Castle Business Park lands to the west. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been submitted with this application.

Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

92m
SD16A/0398Granted17 Nov 2016

Amendments to previously granted planning permission, Reg. Ref. SD15A/0061, consisting of the following: reduction of capacity of the plant from 115MW to 96MW; removal of 1 duel fired engine; alteration to the operational hours of the facility from 12 hours to 24 hours per day; increase of backup fuel storage by 895m3; additional Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Tank and increase in height from the approved SCR tank by 4.3m, 2 step-up transformers, gas pressure station skid; alterations to the approved bund to the west of site; alterations to the approved layout of the tanks in the bund to the west of the site; realignment of services to the west of the site; increase in storm water attenuation; minor alterations to proposed landscaping, and all associated site works on a 1.233 hectare site. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be submitted with this application. This application related to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.

Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

92m
SD15A/0061Granted26 Mar 2015

10 year permission for the construction of a 115MW Peaker Power Plant in a single storey building with a mezzanine level office and electrical control area. This building has a platform height of 17.52m, 7 shafts with a height of 20.74m and 2 stacks with a height of 25m. The development also includes water and fuel tanks with associated pump houses; 1 building consisting of a compact workshop and warehouse and a security area, with a height of 6.5m; site access and entrance gates; internal roadways and footpaths; security fencing; 6 car parking spaces (1 of these is accessible) and appropriate landscaping all on a site of 1.23 hectare site in the north of Grange Castle Business Park. The total gross floor area of the facility is approx. 3,583sq.m. This application relates to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.

Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

92m
SD15A/0061/EPRefuse Ext. of Duration of Permission26 Aug 2024

10 year permission for the construction of a 115MW Peaker Power Plant in a single storey building with a mezzanine level office and electrical control area. This building has a platform height of 17.52m, 7 shafts with a height of 20.74m and 2 stacks with a height of 25m. The development also includes water and fuel tanks with associated pump houses; 1 building consisting of a compact workshop and warehouse and a security area, with a height of 6.5m; site access and entrance gates; internal roadways and footpaths; security fencing; 6 car parking spaces (1 of these is accessible) and appropriate landscaping all on a site of 1.23 hectare site in the north of Grange Castle Business Park. The total gross floor area of the facility is approx. 3,583sq.m. This application relates to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.

Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

92m
SD15A/0061/EP2Grant Extension of Duration of Permission20 Nov 2024

10 year permission for the construction of a 115MW Peaker Power Plant in a single storey building with a mezzanine level office and electrical control area. This building has a platform height of 17.52m, 7 shafts with a height of 20.74m and 2 stacks with a height of 25m. The development also includes water and fuel tanks with associated pump houses; 1 building consisting of a compact workshop and warehouse and a security area, with a height of 6.5m; site access and entrance gates; internal roadways and footpaths; security fencing; 6 car parking spaces (1 of these is accessible) and appropriate landscaping all on a site of 1.23 hectare site in the north of Grange Castle Business Park. The total gross floor area of the facility is approx. 3,583sq.m. This application relates to development which comprises of an activity which requires an Industrial Emissions Licence in accordance with the First Schedule of the EPA Act 1992 as amended.

Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

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