Townland of Slievethoul, Saggart Hill, Co.Dublin
Retention of a 42-metre-high telecommunications mast and associated equipment at Saggart Hill.
SD17A/0130 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 26 April 2017
- Reference
- SD17A/0130
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention
- Received
- 26 April 2017
- Floor area
- 54 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to retain a 42-metre-high telecommunications mast that replaced a previous 36-metre mast. The retention also covers aerials, antennae, dishes, three equipment containers, and a 2.5-metre-high perimeter fence with a vehicular gate.
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
Retention of 42 metre high mast (that previously replaced a 36 metres high cable stayed steel lattice mast - reg. Ref. Sd10a/0380 refers) with aerials, antennae and dishes, 3 equipment containers and 2.5 metre high perimeter fencing with a vehicular gate.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and enhance the outstanding natural character of the Dublin Mountains Area”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slievethoul, Rathcoole, Co Dublin | Feb 2025 | €255,000 | 405 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 received26 April 2017
- Decision due20 June 2017
- Decision issued19 June 2017
- Grant issued31 July 2017
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
(1) Dismounting a 36 metre (39 metres to the top of the aerial) high cable stayed steel lattice…
Slievethoul, Brittas, Co. Dublin
SD10A/0380South DublinLodged 10 Dec 2010Infrastructure
- Granted70 m away
Enclose the three existing permitted prefabricated containerised units (Reg. Ref. No. S01A/0570) into one…
Slieve Thoul, Saggart South, Co. Dublin
SD04A/0226South DublinLodged 5 Apr 2004Infrastructure
- Granted70 m away
Permission to retain the existing telecommunications equipment located on the in situ 30m antenna support…
Slieve Thoul, Brittas, Co. Dublin
SD14A/0190South DublinLodged 5 Sept 2014Infrastructure
- Granted70 m away
Retention of the existing antenna support structure, associated equipment and purpose built compound with…
Slievethoul, Saggart Hill, Co. Dublin.
SD16A/0161South DublinLodged 17 May 2016Retention
- Granted70 m away
Retention of a communications mast and two containers as constructed under planning reference SD05A/0356
Calliaghstown Upper, Saggart Hill, Co. Dublin
SD11A/0010South DublinLodged 21 Jan 2011Retention
- Granted70 m away
Retention of a 40 meter high communication mast and two containers
Calliaghstown Upper, Saggart Hill, Co. Dublin.
SD05A/0356South DublinLodged 6 May 2005Retention
- Invalid70 m away
Retention of a 40 meter high communication mast and two containers
Callaighstown Upper, Saggart Hill, Co. Dublin
SD04A/0628South DublinLodged 20 Aug 2004Retention
- Granted90 m away
Retention of telecommunications base station comprising 36 metre high latticework tower, antennae, radio link…
Slieve Thoul, Saggart, Co. Dublin.
S01A/0570South DublinLodged 12 Dec 2001Retention
Related developments
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- GrantedRetention
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