GrantedInfrastructureDecided 27 March 2023

BISHOPSWOOD & TINACRANNAGH, CO. OFFALY

Uprating works on a 1.6km section of an existing 110kV overhead electricity line in County Offaly.

2328 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 31 January 2023

Reference: 2328
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 31 January 2023

Summary

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The development involves uprating approximately 1.6km of an existing 110kV overhead line. Works include restringing conductors with higher capacity wires, installing a fibre connection, and replacing wooden polesets, steel masts, and associated hardware.

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Development description

Works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing 110kv line in the townlands of bishopswood and tinacrannagh, co. Offaly. The proposed development (uprate) within the functional area of offaly county council relates to approximately 1.6km of the 110kv line and comprises: (1) the replacement ("restringing") of the existing overhead line circuit conductor and wires with new higher capacity conductor wires including installation of a new fibre communication connection; (2) the replacement of 1 no. Wooden polesets and 1 no. Steel masts - any replacement structures will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to the existing structures they will replace. They will be along the same alignment as existing, the height difference will be up to 4m and they will be of a generally similar appearance, unless otherwise stated; (3) the replacement of crossarms at 1 no. Wooden polesets; (4) the replacement of hardware and fittings such as suspension clamps, insulators, and vibration dampeners at all structures, as required; (5) re-capping and remedial works for shear blocks at 1 no. Steel mast; (6) installation of bird flight diverters; (7) all associated site development works, including foundation upgrade works and strain assemblies; (8) 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 (9) other temporary associated and ancillary development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit, including temporary guard poles, construction compounds, the installation of silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protection mats and temporary watercourse crossings. The proposed development is part of a larger project which includes uprate works to approximately 20km of 110kv line within the functional area of laois county council for which a separate planning application has been lodged with laois county council. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared for the proposed development

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Application received31 January 2023
Decision due27 March 2023
Decision issued27 March 2023
Grant issued4 May 2023
Permission expiry3 May 2028

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