Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 22 January 2026

Gorteennahilla, County, Laois

Continued operation of an existing 80-metre meteorological mast for up to five years.

2560465 · Laois County Council · Lodged 1 August 2025

Reference
2560465
Authority
Laois County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 August 2025

Summary

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Permission is sought to continue operating an existing 80-metre-high meteorological mast and its ancillary infrastructure. The mast was originally installed as exempted development and is located in Gorteennahilla, County Laois.

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Official record

Development description

Carry out continued operation of the existing 80 metre meteorological mast and all ancillary infrastructure for a period of up to five years. The meteorological mast was installed as exempted development in accordance with class 20a, schedule 2, of the planning and development regulations 2001 (as amended)

Key dates

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  1. Application received1 August 2025
  2. Further information requested25 September 2025
  3. Further information received19 December 2025
  4. Decision due24 January 2026
  5. Decision issued22 January 2026
  6. Appeal submitted18 February 2026
  7. Appeal decided4 June 2026
  8. Permission expiry3 June 2031

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