Lanesborough Town, and Aghamore Townland, County Longford
Uprating and refurbishment of the existing 110kV overhead line circuit and substation works in Lanesborough.
2360108 · Longford County Council · Lodged 14 August 2023
- Reference
- 2360108
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 14 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis infrastructure project involves replacing overhead line circuit wires with higher capacity conductors and installing a new fibre connection. It also includes the refurbishment of an end mast, vegetation cutting, and upgrades within the Lanesboro 110kV substation.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- The proposed development within co. Longford will comprise
- The replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection
- The retention and refurbishment, steel member replacement, painting and foundation strengthening of the one retained end mast em1, including the replacement of hardware and fittings, replacement of vibration dampers, and replacement of insulators at em1
- The cutting of timber / vegetation
- All associated works within the existing lanesboro 110kv substation to accommodate the uprated 110kv ohl including uprating of the sliabh bawn bay in lanesboro 110kv substation and alterations to existing hardware; and
- Other temporary associated and ancillary site development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit, including construction compounds, silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protection mats, infrastructure crossing support systems and temporary watercourse crossings
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St, Lanesborough, Longford | Apr 2026 | €147,500 | 261 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 received14 August 2023
- Decision due8 October 2023
- Decision issued25 September 2023
- Grant issued27 October 2023
- Permission expiry26 October 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted40 m away
Development at this site - the existing Cloon to Lanesboro 110 kV Overhead Line is approximately 65…
Aghamore (Rathcline By) , Co. Longford.
18139LongfordLodged 28 Jun 2018Infrastructure
- Granted60 m away
Construction of a Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) compound measuring approximately 92.8m by 90.5m. The…
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2360056LongfordLodged 19 Jun 2023Infrastructure
- Granted60 m away
The development will consist of the redevelopment of the existing Lanesboro 110kV AIS substation with a new…
Aghamore , Lanesborough , Longford
19201LongfordLodged 29 Jul 2019Infrastructure
- Granted80 m away
Replacement (“restringing”) and uprating of the conductor on the existing Athlone-Lanesboro 110 kV overhead…
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2460287LongfordLodged 29 Nov 2024Infrastructure
- Granted170 m away
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19158LongfordLodged 12 Jun 2019Other
- Granted210 m away
Retention of the change of use of the existing 9 no. bedrooms at first floor level servicing the former Mercy…
Main Street , Lanesborough , Co. Longford.
16112LongfordLodged 25 May 2016Retention
- Granted210 m away
(A) proposed change of use of existing building previously used as an oratory into a restaurant to service…
Main Street , Lanesborough , Co. Longford.
174LongfordLodged 11 Jan 2017Change of use
- Granted220 m away
The proposed change of use of existing oratory into a restaurant to service both the general public and also…
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1786LongfordLodged 24 Mar 2017Change of use
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