GrantedEnergyDecided 5 September 2024

ESB Telecoms Ltd. Compound Mullagharlin Substation, Townland of Crumlin, Dundalk Co Louth

Installation of solar panels on a steel frame over an existing telecommunications cabin.

24129 · Louth County Council · Lodged 23 July 2024

Reference: 24129
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 July 2024

Summary

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Permission is sought to install solar panels covering approximately 50 square metres on a steel frame over an existing telecommunications cabin. The structure will reach a maximum height of 4.7 metres above ground level.

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Floor area: 50 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission for the installation of solar panels over the roof of an existing telecommunications cabin on a steel frame (covering an area of c. 50sqm, to a maximum height of 4.7 metres above ground level). Works to consist of all ancillary development works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Business and TechnologyCOE

“To provide for office, research and development and high technology/high technology manufacturing type employment.”

National zoning type: Office, business/technology park and related

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Mullaharlin Road, Dundalk, Co Louthnot full market price	Jun 2026	€280,000	328 m

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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 received23 July 2024
Decision due16 September 2024
Decision issued5 September 2024
Grant issued7 October 2024
Permission expiry6 October 2029

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