Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 22 February 2024

The existing ESB Athboy 38kV Substation, townlands of Martinstown, Athboy Co. Meath

Physical extension and upgrade of the existing ESB Athboy 38kV Substation in Martinstown.

2360497 · Meath County Council · Lodged 20 December 2023

Reference
2360497
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
20 December 2023

Summary

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The development consists of a 300 sq.m physical extension to the existing electricity substation compound. Works include site clearance, demolition of a control building, removal of overhead lines, and installation of new prefabricated modules, transformers, and electrical plant.

Infrastructuresubstationinfrastructureelectricity
Floor area
300 m²

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Development description

  • The development will consist of a physical extension of c. 300 sq. M to the existing electricity substation compound and will include: (a) site clearance works including removal of
  • 3 no. Mv poles and associated overhead lines
  • Existing mv busbar and associated electrical equipment
  • Existing 38 kv busbar and associated electrical equipment
  • Existing 3 no. 38 kv / mv transformers
  • Existing chainlink fence and entrance gates
  • Demolition of existing single storey control building (c. 16 sq. M); and
  • Existing trees and vegetation along south and west site boundaries. (b) provision of new electrical plant and equipment including
  • No. Prefabricated 38 kv gis module and foundation (c. 31m2 and c. 5.2 m high)
  • 1 no. Prefabricated mv gis module and foundation (c. 32m2 and c. 4.7 m high)
  • 1 no. Prefabricated control room module and foundation (c. 32m2 and c. 4.7 m high)
  • 2 no. 38/20 kv 10 mva transformers and associated bunds (c. 15m2, 3.8 m high ea. )
  • Associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables; and
  • Site development works including provision of bollards, lighting; surfacing; internal access roads; new fencing and gates; and provision of site services including drainage; and all other ancillary works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RA - Rural AreaRU
“Rural Area”

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

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Key dates

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  1. Application received20 December 2023
  2. Decision due22 February 2024
  3. Decision issued22 February 2024
  4. Grant issued28 March 2024
  5. Permission expiry27 March 2029

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