Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 20 June 2023

Causetown, Platin, Co. Meath

Uprating of a 19.76 km overhead power line between Gorman and Platin substations.

23458 · Meath County Council · Lodged 28 April 2023

Reference
23458
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
28 April 2023

Summary

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The project involves uprating the existing Gorman to Platin 110 kV Overhead Line across multiple townlands in Meath. Works include restringing the conductor wires, installing a new fibre connection, replacing 42 polesets, and replacing steel members on 8 angle masts.

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Development description

  • The proposed development will consist of an uprate of the existing gorman to platin 110 kv overhead line (ohl) (19.76 km long and comprising 109no. Supporting structures between the existing gorman substation in the townland of causetown, co. Meath and the existing platin 110kv substation in the townland of platin, co. Meath). The proposed project is located within the townlands of graigs, ardmulchan, dollardstown, dunmoe, carranstown, platin, haystown and carnuff, stackallan, harmanstown, causetown, garballagh, commons, downestown, gillinstown, longford, rathdrinagh, painestown, thurstianstown, knockcommon, drumman, laugher, newtown and platin. The proposed uprate project will comprise
  • The replacement ("restringing") of the existing ohl circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection
  • The replacement of 42no. Existing polesets - 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, and will be of a similar height and appearance
  • The replacement of steel members at 8no. Steel angle masts
  • Replacement of hardware and fittings at all structure locations
  • Replacement and relocation of fibre communication structures
  • All associated site development works
  • Earthwire to be replaced between angle mast 94 and end mast 108
  • Tower painting at 10no. Steel angle/end masts
  • Foundation strengthening works at 4no. Angle masts
  • Anti-climbing guards to be installed at lno. Location
  • All associated works within the existing gorman substation and platin 110 kv substation to accommodate the uprated 110 kv overhead line including alterations to existing apparatus
  • 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

RA - Rural AreaRU
“Rural Area”

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

Objective set by the Meath 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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Key dates

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  1. Application received28 April 2023
  2. Decision due22 June 2023
  3. Decision issued20 June 2023
  4. Appeal submitted13 July 2023
  5. Appeal decided22 October 2024
  6. Permission expiry21 October 2029

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