Southgreen, Kildare, Co. Kildare
Extension of duration for a new modular 38kV electrical transformer station in Kildare.
16623 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 15 June 2016
- Reference
- 16623
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 15 June 2016
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for the construction of a new modular 38kV electrical transformer station to replace an existing station. The development includes two new power transformers, equipment buildings, outdoor switchgear, and two 13m high towers.
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Official record
Development description
Extension of duration of planning ref. No. 10/1066 - for a development which will consist of the construction of a new modular 38kv electrical transformer station to replace the existing station to replace the existing station. The new station will comprise; two new bunded 38kv power transformers; two new interface transformers; three new modular equipment buildings; mv outdoor switchgear; 1 x new 13m high tower within the new station and 1 x new 13m high tower in the existing station to replace existing tower; new entrance gates and access road; associated site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve public utilities.”
National zoning type: Electricity
Objective set by the Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023 - 2029 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Ard Na Pairce Theas, Southgreen Road, Kildare Townprice excludes VAT | Jan 2026 | €409,692 | 119 m |
| 31 Ard Na Pairce Theas, Southgreen Road, Kildare Townprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €396,476 | 122 m |
| 44 The Crescent, Hampden Hillprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €484,581 | 132 m |
| 2 South Green, Kildare | Jan 2026 | €725,000 | 163 m |
| 27 The Heights, Walkers Gate, Kildare Town | Mar 2025 | €435,000 | 165 m |
| 22 Ard Na Pairce Theas, Southgreen Road, Kildareprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €409,692 | 167 m |
| 1 Ard Na Pairce Theas, Southgreen Road, Kildare Townprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €405,286 | 167 m |
| 82 Ard Na Pairce Theas, Southgreen Road, Kildare Townprice excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €396,475 | 168 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 received15 June 2016
- Decision due9 August 2016
- Decision issued8 August 2016
- Permission expiry9 May 2021
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