ESB Portlaoise 110 kV Substation, at the Townland of Kylekiproe & Clonminam, Portlaoise Co. Laois
Alterations and an extension to the ESB Portlaoise 110kV Substation.
16398 · Laois County Council · Lodged 9 August 2016
- Reference
- 16398
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 August 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of a rear single-storey extension to the existing control building. It also includes replacing two existing transformers with two new 110kV transformers, along with associated equipment, foundations, and drainage.
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Official record
Development description
Alter existing esb portlaoise 110kv station to include rear single storey extension to the existing control building, 2 no. Existing transformers to be replaced with 2 new ll0kv transformers and associated equipment/foundations drainage and site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for the needs of all transport users and other utility providers”
National zoning type: Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses
Objective set by the LAOIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 11 Block B, Abeyleix Rd, Portlaoise | Sept 2025 | €185,000 | 190 m |
| Apt 41 Block B, Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise | May 2025 | €205,000 | 190 m |
| Apartment 38b, Parkside, Portlaoise | Jul 2025 | €238,000 | 190 m |
| 39b Parkside, Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise | May 2025 | €170,000 | 190 m |
| Apt 26 Block B, Parkside, Portlaoise | Jan 2025 | €200,000 | 190 m |
| Apartment 10 Block B, Parkside, Portlaoise | Sept 2025 | €247,000 | 190 m |
| Apartment 18c, Parkside, Portlaoise | Aug 2025 | €225,000 | 196 m |
| 40c Parkside, Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise | Jun 2025 | €242,000 | 196 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 received9 August 2016
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- Awaiting decision50 m away
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