Full replacement of the existing underground electricity cable (UGC) serving the kippure transmitter with a new ugc.

Application details

Planning reference

23261

Council

Wicklow County Council

Proposal description

Full replacement of the existing underground electricity cable (UGC) serving the kippure transmitter with a new ugc. the new ugc will commence at the existing esb 10kv poleset and will run along margin of the r115 over a distance of c. 150m before proceeding north along the existing access road leading from the kippure site entrance up to the kippure transmitter over a distance of c. 3.4km. the proposed works will involve installation of a ugc with associated joint bays and all ancillary works. it is intended to retire the existing ugc and leave it in-situ. a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

Location / address

Kippure Transmitter , Kippure Mountain , Glencree

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

16 Mar 2023

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

9 May 2023

Final grant date

28 Jun 2023

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   16 Mar 2023

2. Decision: CONDITIONAL

   9 May 2023

3. Final grant

   28 Jun 2023