ESB Cratloe 38kV Substation, Ballymorris, Shannon Co. Clare
A 3.5-metre extension to an existing telecommunications monopole in Ballymorris.
2560029 · Clare County Council · Lodged 24 January 2025
- Reference
- 2560029
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 January 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves extending an existing 21.5-metre-high monopole telecommunications structure by 3.5 metres, bringing the overall height to 25 metres. The extended structure will carry antennae and dishes, along with ancillary works.
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
For development which will consist of a 3.5-metre extension to the existing 21.5 metre-high monopole telecommunications structure (overall height to be 25-metre), carrying antennae and dishes, along with ancillary finial and all ancillary works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“These are the smallest type of settlement in the hierarchy and their character reflects traditional building patterns with a loose collection of rural wellings, clustered around one or more focal points.”
National zoning type: General
Objective set by the Ballymorris Cluster (2023–2029). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinwood, Ballymorris, Cratloe | Nov 2025 | €470,000 | 392 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 received24 January 2025
- Decision due20 March 2025
- Application withdrawn18 March 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted40 m away
To continue the use of the existing 20m high free standing monopole communication structure carrying antennae…
Ballymorris , Cratloe , Co Clare
16561ClareLodged 11 Jul 2016Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision40 m away
Retention permission (Ref . No. 16651) and permission for development at this site : ESB Telecoms Ltd…
ESB Cratloe 38kV Substation , Ballymorris , Shannon Co. Clare.
2560196ClareLodged 16 Apr 2025Infrastructure
- Granted40 m away
The development will consist of retaining the existing 21.5 metre-high monopole telecommunications structure…
ESB Telecoms Ltd. Compound , ESB Cratloe 38kV Substation , Ballymorris Shannon Co. Clare
2560366ClareLodged 20 Jun 2025Retention
- Awaiting decision110 m away
For the construction of a new boundary wall and separate new entrance to Northern boundary of site
Ballymorris , Cratloe , Co. Clare
19655ClareLodged 14 Aug 2019Infrastructure
- Granted110 m away
For the construction of an extension to the side of dwelling house, consisting of an independent living unit,…
Ballymorris , Cratloe , Co. Clare
17890ClareLodged 22 Nov 2017Extension
- Granted170 m away
To construct a dwelling house, wastewater treatment unit and site related works
Ballymorris , Cratloe , Co. Clare
18246ClareLodged 29 Mar 2018New dwelling
- Awaiting decision290 m away
For the construction of a garage/workshop, associated concrete area and site works
The Grange Ballymorris , Cratloe , Co. Clare
2660301ClareLodged 7 May 2026Other
- Refused310 m away
To construct a dwelling house & garage with effluent treatment system, new entrance from public road, and all…
Ballymorris , Cratloe , Co Clare
17367ClareLodged 18 May 2017New dwelling
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedRetention
The development will consist of retaining the existing 21.5 metre-high monopole telecommunications structure…
ESB Telecoms Ltd. Compound , ESB Cratloe 38kV Substation , Ballymorris Shannon Co. Clare
2560366ClareLodged 20 Jun 2025
- GrantedInfrastructure
For a 3-metre extension to the existing 22-metre-high monopole telecommunications structure (overall height…
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- Awaiting decision
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- RefusedInfrastructure
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2660128ClareLodged 5 Mar 2026
- RefusedInfrastructure
For development which will consist of the installation of a 20 metres telecommunications support structure…
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- RefusedInfrastructure
Development which will consist of the installation of a 24 metres monopole telecommunications support…
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2460428WestmeathLodged 5 Nov 2024
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