ESB's existing Oldbawn 38kV substation, Oldbawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Erection of a 24-metre-high tree-type communications structure and associated equipment compound.
SD07A/0144 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 27 February 2007
- Reference
- SD07A/0144
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 27 February 2007
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to construct a 24-metre-high free-standing tree-type communications structure carrying antennas and dishes. The development includes ground-mounted equipment cabinets within a 2.4-metre-high palisade compound at an existing ESB substation.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
24 metre high free standing tree type communications structure, carrying antenna and communication dishes, with associated ground - mounted equipment cabinets within a 2.4m high palisade compound, to share with other licensed operators within a 2.4m high palisade compound of share with other licensed operators.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Dodder Valley”
National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape
Objective set by the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Parkwood Lawn, Oldbawn, Tallaght Dublin 24 | Feb 2025 | €325,000 | 110 m |
| 16 Parkwood Road, Old Bawn, Tallaght | Jan 2025 | €380,000 | 146 m |
| 31 Riverview, Old Bawn Bridge, Tallaghtnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €360,000 | 175 m |
| 50 Kiltipper Close, Aylesbury, Tallaght Dublin 24 | Feb 2026 | €585,000 | 179 m |
| 12 Parkwood Avenue, Aylesbury, Tallaght | Sept 2025 | €410,000 | 184 m |
| 16 Old Bawn Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Mar 2026 | €546,000 | 213 m |
| 14 Old Bawn Dr, Tallaght | Feb 2026 | €520,000 | 221 m |
| 42 Parkwood Grove, Aylesbury, Tallaghtnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €330,000 | 251 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 February 2007
- Decision due22 April 2007
- Decision issued23 April 2007
- Appeal submitted3 May 2007
- Appeal decided30 October 2007
- Permission expiry7 November 2007
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Continuance of use of the existing 24m high, free standing tree type communications structure carrying…
ESB Oldbawn 38kV substation, Oldbawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
SD12A/0114South DublinLodged 14 Jun 2012Infrastructure
- InvalidAt this site
Retain an existing 20 metre monopole telecommunications support structure and antennae, associated…
Whitestown ESB, Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
SD03A/0111South DublinLodged 24 Feb 2003Retention
- InvalidAt this site
An existing 20 metre monopole telecommunications support structure and antennae, associated containerised…
Whitestown ESB Station, Oldbawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
SD03A/0234South DublinLodged 23 Apr 2003Retention
- Granted40 m away
Change of use of part of existing public house at ground floor level to betting office use (40.170sq.m.)…
Ahernes Public House, Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
SD08A/0301South DublinLodged 2 May 2008Change of use
- Granted60 m away
Permission for construction of front porch, canopy and bay window to existing two storey semi detached house…
1, Parkwood Road, Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
SD06B/0327South DublinLodged 9 May 2006Alterations
- Granted70 m away
Demolition of existing public house and stores and erection of new two storey and pitched roof over basement…
Old Bawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
S00A/0324South DublinLodged 5 Dec 2000Demolition
- Granted90 m away
Canopy to front of house
11, Parkwood Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
SD06B/0154South DublinLodged 16 Mar 2006Extension
- Refused90 m away
Single storey extension to side
11 Parkwood Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
S99B/0352South DublinLodged 1 Jun 1999Extension
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