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  Maynooth 220kV Substation , Taghadoe , Co. Kildare

Apr 25 2024

Application Received
  • Submitted to Kildare County Council, 25 / 04 / 2024
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
  • Decision Text: N/A
  • Decision Summary: No Decision
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Development:
for the construction of infrastructure, and associated development, at the existing and planned expanded substation, comprising:- •construction of a new 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building (83.5m long x 18.5m wide (25.1m including staircases), 17m in height) (1,637 sqm); • construction of a new 110kV GIS building (68.8m x 15.4m, (22m including staircases) 15m in height) (1,138sqm); • both of the GIS Buildings will have 8 no. associated air rods on each of the roofs (3m in height); • construction of 4 no. 220/110kV power transformers to include connections to the new GIS buildings; • 2 no. 220kV and 1 no. 110kV line/cable interface towers and associated removal of 3 no. existing end masts; • 3 no. lightning masts (height 22m); • cable connections to the 220kV GIS building; • new 4.5m wide internal access road and 10 no.... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    180m 02/05/2024 N/A Maynooth 220kV Substation , Taghadoe , Co. Kildare for construction of infrastructure, and associated development, at the existing and planned expanded substation, comprising:- •construction of a new 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building (83.5m long x 18.5m wide (25.1m including staircases), 17m in height) (1,637 sqm); • construction of a new 110kV GIS building (68.8m x 15.4m, (22m including staircases) 15m in height) (1,138sqm); • both of the GIS Buildings will have 8 no. associated air rods on each of the roofs (3m in height); • construction of 4 no. 220/110kV power transformers to include connections to the new GIS buildings; • 2 no. 220kV and 1 no. 110kV line/cable interface towers and associated removal of 3 no. existing end masts; • 3 no. lightning masts (height 22m); • cable connections to the 220kV GIS building; • new 4.5m wide internal access road and 10 no. new p... login required. Details...
    170m 12/12/2023 N/A Maynooth 220kV Substation , Taghadoe , Co. Kildare with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), for the construction of a new 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building (83.5m long x 18.5m wide (25.1m including staircases) 17m in height) (1,637 sqm); construction of a new 110kV GIS building (68.8m x 15.4m, (22m including staircases) 15m in height) (1,138 sqm); both of the GIS Buildings will have 8 no. associated air rods on each of the roofs (3m in height); construction of 4 no. 220/110kV Power Transformers to include connections to the new GIS buildings, 2 no. 220 kV and 1 no. 110kV line / cable interface towers and associated removal of 3 no. existing end masts, 3 no. lightning masts (height 22m) and cable connections to the 220 kV GIS Switchboard building; new internal access road and 10 no. new permanent car p... login required. Details...
    2.9km 05/12/2023 CONDITIONAL Rakaia , Moneycooley Maynooth , County Kildare for upgrading works to existing detached bungalow house, internal modifications, new single storey extension to front of existing bungalow house, new single storey extension to rear of existing bungalow house, conversion of existing garage and utility room to habitable space, 5no. new roof lights to rear, new ground floor utility access to side, ne... login required. Details...
    2.2km 04/12/2023 CONDITIONAL Smithstown , Maynooth , Co. Kildare the proposed extension to existing house: 1) The removal of the existing hip roof and the rear flat roof, 2) The construction of a new first floor over part of the ground floor to accommodate a bedroom, home study, and living space, 3) New flat roof over existing ground floor area to front of house to be a ‘green roof’, 4) A side extension at ground floor levels to accommodate a new porch and fr... login required. Details...
    2.9km 29/11/2023 N/A Rakaia , Moneycooley Maynooth , County Kildare for upgrading works to existing detached bungalow house, internal modifications, new single storey extension to front of existing bungalow house, new single storey extension to rear of existing bungalow house, conversion of existing garage and utility room to habitable space, 5no. new roof lights to rear, new ground floor utility access to side, ne... login required. Details...
    1.9km 20/09/2023 N/A Kealstown Ladychapel , Maynooth , Co. Kildare. for (A) permission for 42 no. serviced camp sites, (B) erection of clubhouse building with indoor activity rooms, shop, coffee dock, cleaners store, reception area and staff toilet, (C) erection of 2 no. toilet blocks consisting of Gents and Ladies toilets and family changing areas with wash up area, (D) the installation of a septic tank, ... login required. Details...
    2.4km 28/07/2023 N/A Smithstown , Maynooth , Co. Kildare The development will consist of; the construction of a dwelling, a domestic shed, an onsite waste water treatment system, a road entrance and ancillary works.... login required. Details...
    2.9km 24/07/2023 CONDITIONAL Killadoon , Celbridge , Co. Kildare The development will consist of revisions to a permitted 38kV electrical substation and compound previously permitted as part of a solar farm permission by An Bord Pleanála under Ref. ABP-303636-19 (Kildare County Council Planning Ref. 18/250). The proposed revisions comprise design alt... login required. Details...
    2.4km 19/07/2023 N/A Smithstown , Maynooth , Co. Kildare The construction of a dwelling, a domestic shed, an onsite waste water treatment system, a road entrance and ancillary works... login required. Details...
    2.9km 14/07/2023 N/A Killadoon , Celbridge , Co. Kildare The development will consist of revisions to a permitted 38kV electrical substation and compound previously permitted as part of a solar farm permission by An Bord Pleanála under Ref. ABP-303636-19 (Kildare County Council Planning Ref. 18/250). The proposed revisions comprise design alt... login required. Details...
    2.6km 14/07/2023 CONDITIONAL Killeenlea , Ardrass Lower & Killadoon , Celbridge the extension of the operational lifespan of the permitted solar pv development by An Bord Pleanála under Ref. ABP-303636-19 (Kildare County Council Planning Ref. 18/250) from 25 no. years as permitted (by reason of condition no. 3 of permission Ref. ABP-303636-19) to 40 years... login required. Details...
    1.1km 14/04/2023 CONDITIONAL Windgates , Maynooth , Co. Kildare to construct a single storey domestic garage and stable block, Retention permission for as built alterations to existing planning permission 181268. These alterations inc... login required. Details...
    3km 11/04/2023 CONDITIONAL Ardrass Lower , Celbridge , Co. Kildare for single storey side extension to front element of original cottage as constructed, Retention of existing detached single storey domestic garage as constructed and all associated site works... login required. Details...
    950m 15/03/2023 N/A Windgates , Maynooth , Co. Kildare. For alterations to existing planning permission 18/1268. These alterations include the following: (1) Omit bow window on south elevation; (2) Omit garage o... login required. Details...
    2.6km 10/02/2023 CONDITIONAL Glencraig , Killeenlea , Celbridge the retention of a storage building to the rear of the existing dwelling ... login required. Details...
    430m 24/01/2023 CONDITIONAL Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare. for the development consisting of completion of single storey type house, garage for domestic use and proprietary wastewater treatment system presently under construction, all granted planning permission under file ref no. 12/251 & extension of duration granted under file ref no. 17/519. ... login required. Details...
    440m 21/12/2022 N/A Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare. Completion of single storey type house, garage for domestic use and proprietary wastewater treatment system presently under construction, all granted planning permission under file Ref. No. 12/251 and extension of duration granted under file Ref. No. 17/519... login required. Details...
    2.9km 15/12/2022 CONDITIONAL Barberstown , Straffan , Co. Kildare. The re-location and re-orientation of previously granted detached two storey house and single storey domestic garage granted under planning Reference 21/1655. Permission to make minor window amendments to previously approved house and all associated site works ... login required. Details...
    440m 25/11/2022 N/A Taghadoe , Maynooth , Co. Kildare Extension of Duration of Planning Reg. Ref. 17/519 - Extension of Duration of Planning Reg. Ref. 12/251. The development consists of (A) erection of bungalow, garage for domestic use and the installation of Septech 2000 wastewater treatment system & percolation area (B) removal of existing septic tank and the installation of... login required. Details...
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    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

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    • Unit Name: Boston Hill Formation
    • Description: Nodular & muddy limestone & shale
    • Labels: CDBOST / BN

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