Lanesboro 110 kV substation townlands of Aghamore and Lanesborough, Co. Longford
Upgrades to the Lanesboro 110 kV substation and overhead line circuit.
2460287 · Longford County Council · Lodged 29 November 2024
- Reference
- 2460287
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 November 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development includes the replacement and uprating of the conductor on the existing Athlone-Lanesboro 110 kV overhead line circuit. It also involves foundation strengthening, bar member replacements to an end mast, and a new fibre communication connection.
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
- replacement (“restringing”) and uprating of the conductor on the existing athlone-lanesboro 110 kv overhead line circuit, measuring approximately 0.12km in length; - provision of fibre communication connection on the uprated circuit; -completion of foundation strengthening and bar member replacements to 1no. End mast within the existing lanesboro 110 kv substation; and -all associated development, including providing an access track and temporary construction compounds, to facilitate the proposed development. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared to accompany this planning application
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 | 284 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 received29 November 2024
- Decision due1 February 2025
- Decision issued22 January 2025
- Grant issued25 February 2025
- Permission expiry24 February 2030
In the area
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- 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
- Granted80 m away
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2360108LongfordLodged 14 Aug 2023Infrastructure
- Granted140 m away
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Aghamore , Lanesborough , Longford
19201LongfordLodged 29 Jul 2019Infrastructure
- Granted140 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
- Awaiting decision170 m away
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24135RoscommonLodged 1 Oct 2024Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision180 m away
Permission for proposed construction of floating jetty together with associated jetty ramp & footpath and all…
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2460505RoscommonLodged 25 Oct 2024Infrastructure
- Awaiting decision180 m away
Permission for the proposed construction of a floating jetty together with associated jetty ramp & footpath…
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2660119RoscommonLodged 18 Mar 2026Infrastructure
- Refused180 m away
Permission for the proposed construction of a floating jetty together with associated jetty ramp & footpath…
Ballyleague , Lanesborough , Co. Roscommon.
2460534RoscommonLodged 13 Nov 2024Infrastructure
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- Awaiting decisionInfrastructure
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