GrantedInfrastructureDecided 12 January 2022

Ardnacrusha Generating Station, Castlebank, Ardnacrusha Co Clare

Electricity network upgrades including new interface masts at Ardnacrusha Generating Station.

211232 · Clare County Council · Lodged 19 November 2021

Reference: 211232
Authority: Clare County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 November 2021
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 1 m²

Summary

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The development consists of upgrading works to the electricity network. This includes two new 38kV line/cable interface masts up to 16m high, a temporary 38kV structure for up to 5 years, and associated overhead line works.

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Official record

Development description

For development on lands located within the site of the ardnacrusha generating station, castlebank, ardnacrusha, co. Clare, eircode v94 vr0k, in the townland of ballykeelaun. The development consists of upgrading works to the electricity network within the site comprising: (a) 1 no. New 38kv line/cable interface mast (with a maximum height of c. 16m above ground) on the existing ardnacrusha nenagh-birdhill 38kv line; (b) 1 no. New 38kv line/cable interface mast (with a maximum height of c. 16m above ground) on the existing ardnacrusha - moylish line and an additional c. 30m of overhead line connecting to an existing overhead line; (c) 1 no. Temporary 38kv structure (with a maximum height of c. 16.55 m above ground) on the existing ardnacrusha - tulla / ardnacrusha - birdhill 38kv line to remain in place for up to 5 years while works area ongoing (d) all ancillary development. For information purposes only: associated development works include the removal of existing overhead line structures and the undergrounding and/or relocation of existing overhead lines on the site. Such works comprise exempted development, having regard to the provisions of section 4(1)(g) of the planning act (as amended) and class 28 of the planning and development regulations 2001 (as amended) respectively, and as such are not subject to this application. The proposed works are to existing networks assets located within the site at ardnacrusha generating station - a protected structure (reference no 311) under the clare county development plan, 2017-2023. No works are proposed to the protected structure

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Open SpaceOS

“It is intended that lands zoned ‘open space’ will be retained as undeveloped open space, mainly for passive open space related activities. The open space/park areas could contain active play facilities such as children’s play areas etc.”

National zoning type: Open space, park

Objective set by the Ardnacrusha Settlement Plan (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Lakyle, Ardnacrusha, Clare	Jan 2025	€476,000	159 m
Greystones, Lackyle, Ardnacrusha	Mar 2025	€300,000	205 m

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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

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Application received19 November 2021
Decision due22 January 2022
Decision issued12 January 2022
Grant issued15 February 2022
Permission expiry14 February 2027

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