GrantedEnergyDecided 15 February 2023

ESBs existing Galway 110kv Substation, Bothar na Mine, Ballybane Industrial Estate

Installation of 32 solar panels on a steel frame at the Galway substation.

22328 · Galway City Council · Lodged 13 December 2022

Reference: 22328
Authority: Galway City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 13 December 2022
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 100 m²

Summary

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The development consists of installing 32 solar panels on a steel frame covering an area of approximately 62 square metres. The structure will have a maximum height of 4.2 metres above ground level at the existing Galway 110kv Substation.

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Development description

Permission for development which consists of the installation of 32 no. Solar panels on a steel frame ( covering an area of c. 62sqm to a maximum height of 4.2sqm above ground level ). Works to consist of all ancillary development works, including steel columns

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Enterprise Industry and Related UsesSI

“To provide for Enterprise, Industral and Related uses”

National zoning type: General industry

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
115 Monivea Park, Ballybane, Galway	Mar 2026	€351,000	217 m
101 Monivea Park, Ballybane, Galway	May 2026	€375,000	242 m
33 Bothar Na Mine, Kinvaraprice excludes VAT	Sept 2025	€396,500	269 m
33 Mullan Road, Tuam Road, Galway	Mar 2025	€275,000	353 m
6 Gort Leinn, Old Monilea Rd, Galway	Dec 2025	€295,000	407 m
67 Monivea Park, Ballybane, Galway	Sept 2025	€325,000	409 m
Apt 10, Dun Breathnach, Old Ballybane Rd	Sept 2025	€155,000	419 m
11 Dun Leinn, Old Monivea Rd, Galway	Feb 2026	€280,000	433 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received13 December 2022
Decision due15 February 2023
Decision issued15 February 2023
Grant issued22 March 2023
Permission expiry21 March 2028

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