ESB Castletroy 38kV Substation, The National Technology Park, Castletroy
Continued use of an existing 30m high birdcage communication structure.
16565 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 28 June 2016
- Reference
- 16565
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 June 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the continued use of an existing 30-metre-high, free-standing birdcage communication structure. The structure carries antennae and communication dishes within an existing 2.4m high fenced compound.
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Official record
Development description
The continued use of the existing 30m high, free standing birdcage communication structure, carrying antennae and communication dishes, within an existing 2.4m high fenced compound (previously granted temporary permission under lpa ref 11/619/ abp pl 13.239634)
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for office, research and development, high technology, regional distribution/ logistics, manufacturing and processing type employment in a high quality built and landscaped campus style environment.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses
Objective set by the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). 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 planKey dates
Timeline
- Application received28 June 2016
- Decision due22 August 2016
- Decision issued17 August 2016
- Appeal submitted2 September 2016
- Appeal decided10 January 2017
- Permission expiry9 January 2022
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