Amend planning permission Reg.

Application details

Planning reference

2460005

Council

Laois County Council

Proposal description

Amend planning permission Reg. Ref. 17532 to consist of: Replacement of permitted Distribution Network Operator (DNO) 110kV substation and all associated infrastructure (Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) Cabinet, monitoring house, storage shed, auxiliary transformer and WC) with an Air Insulation Switchgear (AIS) 110kV substation comprising a single-storey control building (c. 6.28m height and c. 133.7sqm) within a palisade-fenced compound (c. 2.6m height and c. 1,779.8sq.m) and all associated electrical infrastructure and apparatus, and realignment of permitted solar arrays. The proposed development will consist of: Construction of a new vehicular entrance and access track connecting to permitted internal vehicular tracks; Construction of an underground cable (c. 160m length) to provide a tail fed connection to the permitted 400kV Coolnabacky substation (An Bord Pleanála Case Ref. PL11.VA0015); and, All ancillary site development works, including lighting, drainage, temporary construction compound and on-site parking to serve the operational and maintenance needs of the substation. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

Location / address

Bigbog Coolnabacky Esker, Money Lower Loughteeog, Stradbally Co Laois

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

3 Jan 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

21 May 2024

Appeal lodged

17 Jun 2024

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

8 Jan 2025