Meelick, Whitegate, Co Clare
Temporary permission for the continued operation of a 10m high meteorological mast in Whitegate.
20866 · Clare County Council · Lodged 17 November 2020
- Reference
- 20866
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- TEMPORARY PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 November 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a four-year temporary permission to continue operating a 10-metre-high lattice tower meteorological mast. The mast is mounted on a pre-cast triangular block on agricultural lands.
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Official record
Development description
The proposed development will consist of a four year temporary permission for the continued operation of a meteorological mast, which was previously granted temporary permission under reg. Ref. 17451. The mast consists of a lattice tower standing approximately 10m high and mounted on a pre-cast triangular block measuring 2.5 metres by 2.5metres by 2.5 metres in area, and supported in place by 3 no. Cable stays mounted into the pre-cast base. The mast supports an enclosure (measuring 0.315m x 0.415m) at the bottom of the tower which holds the battery pack with instruments mounted at a number of heights on the tower. The mast is located on agricultural lands within the townland of meelick, whitegate, co clare
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 November 2020
- Decision due20 January 2021
- Decision issued12 January 2021
- Grant issued12 February 2021
- Permission expiry11 February 2025
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