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The existing ESB Athboy 38kV Substation , townlands of Martinstown , Athboy Co. Meath

Dec 20 2023

Application Received

Feb 22 2024

Decision

Feb 22 2024

Decision Due

Mar 28 2024

Granted

Mar 27 2029

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 20 / 12 / 2023
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

the development will consist of a physical extension of c. 300 sq.m to the existing electricity substation compound and will include: (a) Site clearance works including removal of: 1) 3 No. MV poles and associated overhead lines; 2) Existing MV busbar and associated electrical equipment; 3) Existing 38 kV busbar and associated electrical equipment; 4) Existing 3 No. 38 kV / MV transformers; 5) Existing chainlink fence and entrance gates; 6) Demolition of existing single storey control building (c. 16 sq.m); and 7) Existing trees and vegetation along south and west site boundaries. (b) Provision of new electrical plant and equipment including: 1) No. prefabricated 38 kV GIS module and foundation (c. 31m2 and c. 5.2 m high); 2) 1 No. prefabricated MV GIS module and foundation (c. 32m2 and c. 4.7 m high); 3) 1 No. prefabricated Control Room module and foundation (c. 32m2 and c. 4.7 m high); 4) 2 No. 38/20 kV 10 MVA transformers and associated bunds (c. 15m2, 3.8 m high ea.); 5) Associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables; and 6) site development works including provision of bollards, lighting; surfacing; internal access roads; new fencing and gates; and provision of site services including drainage; and all other ancillary works

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
1.6km 22/06/2026 N/A Kilkeelan , Athboy , Co. Meath retention permission is sought for substructure foundation works completed on site. The retention application includes the relocation of the dwelling house foundations approximately 7.9m to the southeast and the relocation of the garage foundations approximately 8.3m to the southeast from the positions previously permitted under Planning Ref. No. 25/60901. Permission is also sought to revise the site boundaries from those previously approved under Planning Ref. No. 25/60901 to align with the Land Registry Folio boundaries. The previously permitted dwelling house and garage designs, new domestic entrance onto the public road, and all associated site development works are to remain as granted under Planning Ref. No. 25/60901 at the above address Details...
3km 09/06/2026 N/A Eighty Eight Acres , Hill of Ward Athboy , Co. Meath permission to amend condition no. 3 of planning reference no. KA202035, on this site, which consists of the amendment of site boundaries from that previously granted. Permission to retain the boundary fence as constructed on site and to accommodate a new build dwelling to the west of the existing house. Permission is also sought to construct a two storey dwelling (205.4sq m), a new domestic entrance onto the public roadway and all associate site works at the above address Details...
3km 02/06/2026 N/A Eighty Eight Acres , Hill of Ward Athboy , Co. Meath permission to amend condition no. 3 of planning reference no. KA202035, on this site, which consists of the amendment of site boundaries from that previously granted. Permission to retain the boundary fence as constructed on site and to accommodate a new build dwelling to the west of the existing house. Permission is also sought to construct a two storey dwelling (205.4sq m), a new domestic entrance onto the public roadway and all associate site works at the above address Details...
2.7km 01/05/2026 N/A Townparks , Athboy , Co. Meath planning permission for pitch floodlighting and any ancillary site works Details...
1.7km 01/05/2026 CONDITIONAL Athboy Community Park , Athboy , Co. Meath planning permission for pitch floodlighting and any ancillary site works Details...
3km 14/03/2026 REFUSED Eighty Eight Acres , Hill of Ward , Athboy Co Meath. permission to retain the site boundaries as constructed on site and permission to alter condition no. 3, from planning reference KA202035 and all associated site works at the above address. Details...
2.7km 12/03/2026 REFUSED Pluckstown , Athboy , Co. Meath File Ref: KA200345 - The development will consist of the construction of a part single/part storey and a half dwelling, open new vehicular entrance to site, EN Certified septic tank and percolation area, new private water well, together with all associated site development works Details...
2.8km 23/01/2026 CONDITIONAL Gillstown Little , Athboy , Co. Meath File Ref: KA201454 - Four bedroom bungalow Details...
1.8km 15/12/2025 CONDITIONAL 17 Cloran Court , Athboy , Co. Meath permission to retain the existing single storey side extension (36.5sqm), consisting of an office, utility, W/C and attic storage and all associated site works Details...
3km 15/12/2025 REFUSED Eighty Eight Acres , Hill of Ward Athboy , Co Meath. permission to construct a two storey dwelling (205.4sq m), a new domestic entrance onto the public roadway and all associated site works at the above address Details...
2.1km 27/11/2025 CONDITIONAL Gillstown Great , Athboy , Co. Meath retention permission for existing detached domestic garage, including all ancillary site works Details...
2.1km 13/11/2025 N/A Gillstown Great , Athboy , Co. Meath retention permission for existing detached domestic garage, including all ancillary site works Details...
940m 22/09/2025 N/A Kilkeelan , Athboy , Co. Meath the replacement of existing waste water treatment/septic tank with: 1. Sepcon BAF 6PE plus waste water treatment system. 1 90m2 pressurised soil polishing filter. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application Details...
2.9km 02/09/2025 CONDITIONAL Grennanstown , Athboy , Co. Meath the development will consist of the demolition of a single storey extension to the rear of an existing single storey dwelling, construction of a new single storey extension to the side of the dwelling, alterations to the existing dwelling and site layout plan, upgrades to the existing outbuildings, decommissioning of the existing septic tank, and upgrade to a new wastewater disposal system, and all associated site works Details...
1.7km 27/08/2025 CONDITIONAL Connaught Street , Athboy , Co.Meath. the development will consist of the demolition of existing buildings on the site and the construction of 2 x 2 bedroom detached houses together with connection to all services including all ancillary site works. Significant Further information/revised plans submitted on this application Details...
1.6km 25/08/2025 CONDITIONAL Kilkeelan , Athboy , Co. Meath permission for the redesign of two storey dwelling and domestic garage, from that previously approved under ref. no. 23819. The domestic entrance, wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works, are to remain as previously granted planning application, under ref. no. 23819, at the above address Details...
1.7km 14/08/2025 N/A Connaught Street , Athboy , Co.Meath. permission for development at Connaught Street, Athboy, Co. Meath. The development will consist of the demolition of existing buildings on the site and the construction of 2 x 2 bedroom detached houses together with connection to all services including all ancillary site works Details...
2.3km 21/05/2025 CONDITIONAL Gillstown Little , Athboy , Co. Meath C15RY64 the development will consist of the following: (1) Retention permission for elevation and floor plan alterations carried out to single storey dwelling previously granted under planning Ref: 00/2191. (2) To complete the construction of the dwelling (currently at first fix stage with external plastering and roof complete) (3) To retain and complete existing domestic garage (4) To install a proprietary wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, (5) To revise previously granted vehicular entrance and construct entrance walls and piers, (6) All ancillary site development works Details...
1.7km 15/05/2025 CONDITIONAL Bunboggan , Athboy , Co. Meath the conversion of existing domestic garage to a domestic dwelling, increase in roof height, connection to mains services, reposition existing entrance to acheve sight lines and all site works Details...
1.7km 28/04/2025 CONDITIONAL Athboy Community Park , Athboy , Co. Meath C15H9XN a new artificial 3G all weather playing pitch, including floodlighting and ball stopping fence and any ancillary site works Details...

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