GrantedInfrastructureDecided 21 August 2018

Aghamore (Rathcline By), Co. Longford.

Refurbishment works to a section of the Cloon to Lanesboro 110 kV overhead line.

18139 · Longford County Council · Lodged 28 June 2018

Reference: 18139
Authority: Longford County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 28 June 2018

Summary

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The development consists of refurbishment works to a 120-metre section of the Cloon to Lanesboro 110 kV overhead line within County Longford. Works include replacing structures, reconstructing concrete foundations, painting masts, and replacing insulators and fittings.

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Development description

Development at this site - the existing cloon to lanesboro 110 kv overhead line is approximately 65 kilometres long. Approximately 37km of the existing circuit is located within the functional area of galway county council with approximately 27km located in county roscommon and approximately 120 metres located in county longford. The refurbishment works within county longford will be undertaken at structure em365, located within the lanesboro substation in the townland of aghamore (rathcline by). The development will consist of the refurbishment of the cloon - lanesboro 110 kv overhead line which will primarily include: replacement of a large proportion of existing structures, the breaking out and reconstruction of the concrete foundation and shear blocks at the majority of end/angle mast structures, painting of mast structures, replacement of insulators, crossarms, stays and/or fittings on existing structures; and the fitting of bird flight diverters and stay guards. No additional structures are proposed along the existing circuit. Any replacement structures will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to the existing structures they will replace, and will be of a generally similar height and appearance. Associated site development works to gain access to the existing structures include clearance of vegetation, disassembly and reassembly of stone walls and gate posts and removal and reinstatement of existing fencing. The proposed development includes all other associated and ancillary site development works required for the refurbishment of the existing circuit, including the installation of temporary silt traps, silt fences, bog mats and clear span bridges. No additional structures and no alteration to the nature, extent, alignment, character or voltage of the existing electricity infrastructure is proposed. A natura impact statement (nis) forms part of this application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Industrial/Alternative EnergyCD

“To primarily provide for industrial/workshop, warehouse & commercial or business development including compatible uses such as offices & distribution & to allow for the expansion of existing energy infrastructure”

National zoning type: Other commerce/industrial/enterprise uses

Objective set by the LONGFORD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Main St, Lanesborough, Longford	Apr 2026	€147,500	267 m

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Key dates

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Application received28 June 2018
Decision due22 August 2018
Decision issued21 August 2018
Grant issued27 September 2018
Permission expiry26 September 2023

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