ESB Telecoms Telecommunications Compounds, ESB's Glasmore 110kV Electricity Substation, Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin
Erection of a 20-metre telecommunications monopole at an electricity substation in Swords.
F24A/0227 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 14 March 2024
- Reference
- F24A/0227
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 14 March 2024
Summary
AI-generatedESB Telecoms Ltd is seeking permission to erect a 20-metre high telecommunications monopole structure with antennae dishes and ground equipment. The project will also involve removing two existing pylon structures and a cabin to consolidate facilities.
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
Permission is sought by esb telecoms ltd for the erection of a 20 metre high telecommunications monopole structure with antennae dishes and associated equipment (including lighting finial), ground equipment and all associated ground works to enable consolidation of existing telecommunications facilities in the vicinity on a single dedicated structure and site. Works to include the removal of two existing pylon type structures along the northeastern boundary of the electricity substation with laurelton , and removal of a cabin along the boundary of glen ellan road at esb telecoms ltd telecommunications compounds at esb's glasmore 110 kv electricity substation, rathbeale road swords, dublin.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029 (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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Laurelton, Swords, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €440,000 | 71 m |
| 25 Glen Ellen Walk, Swords, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €519,000 | 84 m |
| 53 Brides Glen Park, Swords, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €560,000 | 92 m |
| 19a Glen Ellan Walk, Swords, Co. Dublin | May 2025 | €530,000 | 133 m |
| 2 Cianlea, Rathbeale Rd, Swords | Jun 2025 | €500,000 | 133 m |
| 36 Brides Glen Park, Swords, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €530,000 | 134 m |
| 54., Brides Glen Avenue, Swords | Jan 2010 | €337,500 | 159 m |
| 52 Bridesglen Ave, Swords, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €500,000 | 161 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
Timeline
- Application received14 March 2024
- Decision due8 May 2024
- Decision issued7 May 2024
In the area
Applications near this site
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- Refused60 m away
Retention permission for the as-constructed ground floor, single storey extension (area — 14 sq.m.) to the…
1 Laurelton, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 VF82
F24A/0938FingalLodged 24 Oct 2024Retention
- Granted70 m away
The proposed development consists of a front and side, two storey extension incorporating a new garage and…
28 Glen Ellan Walk, Swords, Co. Dublin
F24A/0111FingalLodged 15 Feb 2024Extension
- Granted70 m away
Planning permission for (1) Conversion of existing attic to storage/home office use (2) Dormer window to the…
12 Laurelton, Swords, Co Dublin
F24A/0283FingalLodged 27 Mar 2024Extension
- Granted80 m away
Planning permission for (1) Conversion of existing attic to storage/ho
12 Laurelton, Swords, Co Dublin
F22B/0024FingalLodged 28 Jan 2022Extension
- Granted80 m away
The conversion of attic space to storage space with a Dormer window to
26 Glen Ellan Walk, Swords, Co. Dublin.
F16B/0346FingalLodged 21 Dec 2016Extension
- Refused80 m away
A) 4m wide dormer and B) the retention of existing dormer ridge height
26 Glen Ellen Walk, Swords, Co Dublin.
F17B/0144FingalLodged 13 Jun 2017Retention
- Granted80 m away
Permission for development consisting of the conversion of the existin
15, Laurelton, Swords, Dublin, K67 FC99
F20B/0234FingalLodged 30 Sept 2020Extension
- Granted80 m away
The development will consist of the conversion of attic space, with new hip to gable conversion extending the…
22 Laurelton, Swords, Co.Dublin
F24A/0742FingalLodged 16 Aug 2024Extension
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