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The site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. , The proposed de

Jan 16 2026

Application Received
  • Submitted: 16 / 01 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    INCOMPLETED APPLICATION
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. - The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. - The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development.

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900m 15/06/2026 GRANT 13 Glen Easton Woods, Leixlip, Co. Kildare extensions and alterations to existing dwelling comprising a 2-storey extension to rear; an attic conversion including extending the roof to form a gable end and including 2no. Velux style rooflights to front, a dormer window and velux style rooflight to rear, a new window in gable at attic level and a new bathroom window in gable at first floor; an extended glazed porch to front, and including related façade and roof modifications Details...
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1.3km 15/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Harpur Avenue , "Harpur Lane" Leixlip Gate , Leixlip retention of 7 no. 3 bedroom, two storey residential houses (as previously permitted under Reg. Ref. ACP-307223-20) and completion of same including all associated development works Details...
1.8km 09/04/2026 N/A 325 Castletown , Leixlip , Co. Kildare an extension and the refurbishment of an existing dwelling; together with associated site works and connection to services Details...
1.9km 08/04/2026 N/A 141 Castletown , Leixlip , Co Kildare of a single-storey front living room extension to an existing two-storey dwelling house and a front roof from the first floor level Mono-pitch projecting roof canopy over entrance Details...
1.8km 08/04/2026 N/A 325 Castletown , Leixlip , Co. Kildare the construction of an extension and the refurbishment of an existing dwelling, together with associated siteworks and connection to services Details...
1.9km 31/03/2026 N/A 141 Castletown , Leixlip , Co Kildare a single-storey front living room extension to an existing two-storey dwelling house and a front roof from the first floor level Mono-pitch projecting roof canopy over entrance. Details...
210m 27/03/2026 CONDITIONAL Intel Ireland Limited , Collinstown Leixlip Blakestown Kellystown , Collinstown Industrial Park a minor extension to the existing FAB34 manufacturing building (as permitted under Kildare County Council Reg. Ref. 19/91 and AN Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. PL09.30467), the addition of a vehicular bridge, modifications to existing internal road layout all to the south west of the Intel site and 2no. entrance signs at the existing south west entrances to the Intel Leixlip campus from the R148. The proposed minor modifications and reconfigurations comprise: (1) Extension and alterations to the permitted FAB34 Manufacturing Building. This will result in a single storey elevated extension to the existing building, approximately 141 square metres and approximately 25.7 metres in height, to the loading dock area to the south west of the existing FAB34 Manufacturing building on the west side of the Intel site. (2) The addition of a new vehicular bridge, approximately 236 square metres, connecting the new loading dock to the grade-level road to the south of the FAB34 manufacturing building. (3) Addition of ancillary truck turning area, approximately 1,830 square metres, at the connection point of the new proposed vehicular bridge. (4) Modifications to permitted landscaping layout, site lighting and drainage system. (5) The addition of 2no. monument type entrance signs, approximately 1.6 metres high and 2.5 metres wide at the 2no. south west entrances to the Intel site off the R148. This application consists of a variation to a previously permitted development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. This is a site to which the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 209 of 2015) applies Details...
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