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ESB Ashbourne 38kV Substation, Donaghmore, Ashbourne Co Meath

Erection of a 24-metre-high telecommunications structure at an ESB substation in Ashbourne.

2560125 · Meath County Council · Lodged 11 February 2025

Reference: 2560125
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Invalid or incomplete
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 11 February 2025

Summary

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The development consists of erecting a 24-metre-high, free-standing lattice telecommunications structure carrying antennae, dishes, and ancillary equipment. It will be enclosed within a 2.4-metre-high palisade fence compound to share with other operators.

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Development description

The development will consist of the erection of a 24 metre high, free standing lattice type telecommunications structure, carrying antennae, dishes, and ancillary equipment including lighting finial, to share with other licensed operators. To include associated ground equipment within a proposed 2.4 metre high palisade fence compound, and all associated ground works

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

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Application received11 February 2025

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