GrantedEnergyDecided 15 May 2025

Moatpark, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny

Construction of a 110kV electricity transformer compound and associated electrical infrastructure.

2560144 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 25 March 2025

Reference: 2560144
Authority: Kilkenny County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 25 March 2025

Summary

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The application seeks a 10-year planning permission for a 1,080 square metre compound containing a 110kV electricity transformer and associated plant. It includes a 64 square metre electrical control building and underground cabling to connect to the existing Ballyragget substation.

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Floor area: 64 m²

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Development description

For development at this site. The development will consist of: a 10-year planning permission and a 35-year operational life for (i) a compound (with a total footprint of approximately 1,080 square metres [m2]) with a hardcore surface enclosed by security fencing and gates; (ii) a 110kv electricity transformer and associated electrical plant and equipment; (iii) an electrical control building (with a total gross floor area of 64m²) containing electrical plant and equipment; (iv) underground electrical cabling to connect the permitted ballyragget power reserve (kilkenny county council planning register reference 24/60221) to the electrical control building and to connect the 110kv electricity transformer to the existing ballyragget 110kv electricity substation; and (v) all associated ancillary site development works. This planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
59 Moate Park, Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny	Oct 2025	€185,000	173 m

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Key dates

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Application received25 March 2025
Decision due19 May 2025
Decision issued15 May 2025
Grant issued17 June 2025
Permission expiry16 June 2035

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