Kerry Technology Park , Dromthacker , Tralee
Feb 11 2026
Further Info. RequestedMar 16 2026
Further Info. ReceivedApr 09 2026
DecisionApr 12 2026
Decision DueMay 13 2026
GrantedMay 12 2031
Expiry (if required)-
Submitted: 10 / 12 / 2025
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Application Type:
PERMISSION -
Application Status:
N/A -
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)
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Development Description:
Electricity Supply Board (ESB) intends to apply for permission for development of a 38 kV/MV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Electrical Substation at this site (1.31ha) at Kerry Technology Park, Dromthacker, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The site is generally bound to the north by the Kerry Technology Park access road (subject to planning permission Ref: 2360295); to the east by the rear of residential properties; to the south by the Knockawaddra Road and the rear of residential and commercial properties along the Knockawaddra Road and to the west by an existing office building and associated car parking area. The proposed development will consist of:
• Construction of a substation compound of approximately 2,006m2 gross area enclosed by a 2.6m high stone wall along the northern perimeter of the substation and a 2.6 m high palisade fence around the eastern, southern and western sides of the perimeter of the substation, with the following electrical plant within the substation:
• 1 No. prefabricated 38 kV GIS module and foundation (c.31.0m2 and c.5.1 m high);
• 1 No. prefabricated MV GIS module and foundation (c.34.0 and c.4.6m high);
• 1 No. prefabricated Control Room module and foundation (c.34.0m2 and c.4.6 m high);
• 2 No. 38/20 kV 10 MVA transformers and associated bunds (c.45.85m2, c.4.7 m high ea.);
• 1 No. House Transformer (c. 7.4 m2 and c. 1.3 m high); and
• All associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables.
• Internal access road within the proposed substation compound.
• Site access road and footpath from the existing internal technology park road and footpath.
• All associated site development works above and below ground including provision of lighting, boundary fences, landscaping, site services including drainage and all other works.
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