For to install drainage and 2 x soak pits within the perimeter of our existing 400 m grass running track.

Application details

Planning reference

2460532

Council

Kildare County Council

Proposal description

For to install drainage and 2 x soak pits within the perimeter of our existing 400 m grass running track. To install 10 X flood lights using energy efficient Led lighting around the circumference of our existing 400 m running track. The new flood lights will sit within the perimeter of a ring of existing walking track flood lights installed in 2014, Ref KCC, 12551. Brief description of nature and extent of development 1. The development will consist of a drainage network (80 mm pipe) installed below ground to manage excess rainwater that collects on the surface of our 400m grass running track, rainwater will be diverted to 2 X soak pits installed in the infield area. Ref ATT5 Drawing ABCD and ATT 13 photo and location of site prior to works. 2. To install 10 x 10-meter flood lights and the necessary underground ducting/electrical cables. The proposed cable ducting, flood light pole footing, poles/LED lighting and control panel to be mounted within an existing electrical control box and Flood light ring, Ref ATT5 Drawing ABCD. The flood lights will be mounted within the perimeter of an existing ring of flood lights installed in 2014, Ref KCC, 12551. Flood lights will not operate after 21.30 hrs and will allow for winter training to take place on the grounds. The addition of new drainage and flood lights will give the Tír Móna Athletics facility an all-year-round training capability for all in our community and surrounding area to use and enjoy. This development will be co- funded by Sports Capitation Programme and has the support of all local schools within our catchment area, Ref ATT 11. There are no buildings or protected structures within the vicinity of this development.

Location / address

Tír Móna AC, Hodgestown Upper, Donadea

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

11 Jun 2024

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

29 Jul 2024

Final grant date

10 Sept 2024