GrantedInfrastructureDecided 23 January 2026

ESB Telecoms Ltd Telecommunications Compound, ESBs Grange Castle 110kV Substation, Grange Castle International Business Park, Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Installation of a standby diesel generator and solar panels at an ESB telecommunications compound.

SD25A/0285 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 20 November 2025

Reference: SD25A/0285
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 20 November 2025

Summary

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The project involves installing a standby industrial diesel generator with a bunded fuel tank inside a mesh enclosure. A steel frame will be erected over the generator and existing equipment to support approximately 36 square meters of solar panels at a maximum height of 4.6 meters.

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Floor area: 36 m²

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Development description

Permission to install a standby industrial diesel generator and solar panels. The generator will include a bunded fuel tank to be located within a mesh enclosure. The proposed solar panels will be attached to a steel frame erected over the proposed generator and existing telecoms equipment, (covering an area of approximately 36 sq. M. , to a maximum height of 4.6 meters above local ground level. ) works to include all ancillary development works, all located within an existing fenced compound.

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“To provide for enterprise and employment related uses”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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Key dates

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Application received20 November 2025
Decision due23 January 2026
Decision issued23 January 2026
Permission expiry3 March 2031

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