St. Dympnas Hospital, Athy Road, Carlow
Construction of a new ESB substation within the grounds of St. Dympnas Hospital in Carlow.
16205 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 1 July 2016
- Reference
- 16205
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 1 July 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of constructing a new ESB substation adjacent to an existing switch room. The proposed works are located within the curtilage of St. Dympnas Hospital, which is a protected structure.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The construction of a new esb substation adjacent to an existing switch room, to include for all associated ancillary site works. The proposed works are within the curtilage of st. Dympnas hospital, athy road, carlow which is a protected structure - rps ct25 & ct31
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for community and educational facilities”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Carlow - Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024 - 2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Athy Rd, Carlow, Carlow | Nov 2025 | €190,000 | 248 m |
| 2 Oakview, Athy Road, Carlow | May 2026 | €380,000 | 254 m |
| 94 Tanner Hall, Athy Rd, Carlow | Jun 2025 | €275,000 | 263 m |
| 95 Tanner Hall, Athy Rd, Carlow | Jul 2025 | €257,000 | 268 m |
| 6 Aylesbury, Dublin Rd, Carlow | Feb 2026 | €320,000 | 275 m |
| 19 Tanner Hall, Athy Rd, Carlow | Nov 2025 | €255,000 | 296 m |
| 1 Hazel Court, Athy Rd, Carlow | Oct 2025 | €360,000 | 348 m |
| Apartment 4, 1 Montgomery St, Carlow | Aug 2025 | €64,000 | 359 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received1 July 2016
- Decision due25 August 2016
- Decision issued11 August 2016
- Grant issued13 September 2016
- Permission expiry12 September 2021
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