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Uprating of an existing 110 kV overhead line circuit, including replacing 52 polesets and 4 towers.
2360124 · Longford County Council · Lodged 4 September 2023
- Reference
- 2360124
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 September 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe development comprises the replacement of existing overhead line circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor. It also includes replacing 52 polesets and 4 towers, along with associated works at the Lanesboro 110 kV 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 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 replacement of 52no. Existing polesets and 4no. Towers - any replacement structures will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to the existing structures they will replace, will be along the same alignment as existing
- The replacement of angle mast am3a with a poleset
- The retention and refurbishment, steel member replacement, painting and foundation strengthening of the one retained end mast em1
- The replacement of hardware and fittings at all structure locations
- The replacement of stay arrangements at 27no. Locations
- The replacement of crossarms at 27no. Locations
- The installation of insulators at 13no. Locations
- The replacement of vibration dampers at 12no. Locations
- The reinstallation of all anti-climbing guards
- The reinstallation of aircraft warning spheres at span 127-128
- All associated works within the existing lanesboro 110 kv substation to accommodate the uprated 110 kv ohl including uprating of the mullingar bay in lanesboro 110 kv substation, routing of fibre optic cable from end mast into substation and alterations to existing hardware
- All associated temporary site development works to gain access to the existing structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly and reassembly of gate posts / piers and removal and reinstatement of existing fencing; 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St, Lanesborough, Longford | Apr 2026 | €147,500 | 282 m |
| 4 The Green, Lanesborough, Longford | Mar 2026 | €162,000 | 332 m |
| 2 Knock, Lanesboro, Longford | Jan 2026 | €210,000 | 345 m |
| 29 Church View, Lanesborough, Longford | Apr 2025 | €143,000 | 364 m |
| 20 Church View, Lanesborough, County Longfordnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €93,000 | 430 m |
| 18 Curraghrua, Lanesborough, County Longfordnot full market price | May 2025 | €96,000 | 435 m |
| 17 Church View, Lanesboro, Longford | Apr 2026 | €185,000 | 448 m |
| 40 The Green, Lanesboro, Co. Longford | Dec 2025 | €225,500 | 464 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 received4 September 2023
- Decision due29 October 2023
- Decision issued17 October 2023
- Grant issued17 November 2023
- Permission expiry16 November 2028
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