GrantedInfrastructureDecided 12 June 2018

BELLACORICK, BALLINA, CO. MAYO

Decommissioning, demolition, and a major substation extension in Bellacorick.

18274 · Mayo County Council · Lodged 23 April 2018

Reference: 18274
Authority: Mayo County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 23 April 2018

Summary

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The project involves decommissioning and removing electrical plant, demolishing a boundary fence, and extending the existing substation by 3,970 square metres. It will accommodate a 110kV conductor, a 16m high structure, a transformer, and associated electrical equipment.

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Floor area: 3,970 m²

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Development description

Decommissioning and removal of electrical plant and associated structures and the demolition of the existing fence along a portion of the north eastern boundary of the existing substation, the extension of the existing substation by 3970sq m to accommodate c. 30m of over head 110kv conductor connecting to an existing 110 kv busbar and associated structures c. 16m high, incorporating lightening protection measures, 1 no. 38/110kv bunded transformer, and additional 38 kv electrical equipment such as arc suppression coil, cable chairs/sealing ends, etc. All ancillary works within the site including the provision of additional areas of hard-standing, internal access-ways, associated drainage works and all works associated with removal, relocation, replacement and installation of underground cables, electrical plant and switchgear on the site, and a 2.6m high palisade perimeter fence with a dedicated access gate

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Bellacorick, Ballina, Mayo	May 2026	€144,000	197 m

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Key dates

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Application received23 April 2018
Decision due17 June 2018
Decision issued12 June 2018
Grant issued17 July 2018
Permission expiry16 July 2023

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