The proposed development includes the construction of the following…

Application details

Planning reference

2460485

Council

Offaly County Council

Proposal description

The proposed development includes the construction of the following: (i) two new independent power provider (IPP) buildings, (ii) two new electrical transformers, (iii) additional air insulated switchgear (AIS) including four new 110kV bays, (v) connection to the grid via the existing 110kV Derrycarney substation, (vi) access to the site is proposed through an upgraded existing entrance onto the R357 regional road consented under planning reference 23/60111 and through the existing Derrycarney 110kV Substation entrance, (vii) all civil engineering works, drainage, internal roads, landscaping, lighting, temporary construction compound and security fencing.

Location / address

Lumcloon , Cloghan , County Offaly

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

5 Dec 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

6 Feb 2025

Appeal lodged

5 Mar 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

7 Jul 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   5 Dec 2024

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   6 Feb 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   5 Mar 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   7 Jul 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case