Planning Application: 22764 (Laois County Council )
File Number:
22764
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Planning Status:
APPLICATION FINALISED
Received Date:
20/12/2022
Decision Due Date:
14/12/2023
Validated Date:
20/12/2022
Invalidated Date:
Further Info Requested:
21/02/2023
Further Info Received:
17/11/2023
Withdrawn Date:
Extend Date:
Decision Type:
Conditional
Decision Date:
07/12/2023
Leave to Appeal:
Appeal Date:
08/01/2024
Commenced Date:
Submissions By:
Applicant Details
Applicant name:
EirGrid plc with the consent and approval of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB)
Applicant Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Corresp.
Address:
Applicant Details
Proposed Development
Development Description:
works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing 110 kV line between structure AM106 in the townland of Bishopswood, County Offaly and the existing EM215 located at Portlaoise 110 kV substation in the townland of Clonminam, County Laois. The Proposed Development is approximately 21.6 km long and comprises 112 No Structures (made up of 90 No. wooden polesets and 22 No. steel masts). Approximately 20 km of the existing circuit is located within the functional area of Laois County Council. The Proposed Developmentwill comprise:•the replacement ("restringing") of the existing overhead line circuit conductor and wires with new higher capacity conductor wires including installation of a new fibre communication connection;• the replacement of the existing earthwire with new earthwire between Structures 204 and 215;•the replacement of 46 no. wooden polesets and 4 no. steel masts - any replacement Structures will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to the existing Structures they will replace. They will be along the same alignment as existing, the height difference will be up to 4 m and they will be of a generally similar appearance, unless otherwise stated;• the replacement of crossarms at 20 no. wooden polesets;•the replacement of hardware and fittings such as suspension clamps, insulators, and vibration dampeners at all Structures, as required;• the replacement of bar members at 10 no. steel masts;• re-capping and remedial works for shear blocks at 6 no. steel mast;• installation of bird flight diverters between Structures 111 and 113, and between Structures 204 and 215;• all associated site development works, including foundation upgrade works and strain assemblies;• all associated works within the Portlaoise 110 kV substation to accommodate the uprated 110 kVoverhead line including uprating of the Portlaoise bay in Portlaoise 110 kV substation;• all associated temporary site development works to gain access to the existing Structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly and reassembly of gate posts/ piers and removal and reinstatement of existing fencing; and•other temporary associated and ancillary development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit, including temporary guard poles, construction compounds, the installation of silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protection mats and temporary watercourse crossings.
works associated with the proposed uprate of the existing 110 kV line between structure AM106 in the townland of Bishopswood, County Offaly and the existing EM215 located at Portlaoise 110 kV substation in the townland of Clonminam, County Laois. The Proposed Development is approximately 21.6 km long and comprises 112 No Structures (made up of 90 No. wooden polesets and 22 No. steel masts). Approximately 20 km of the existing circuit is located within the functional area of Laois County Council. The Proposed Developmentwill comprise:•the replacement ("restringing") of the existing overhead line circuit conductor and wires with new higher capacity conductor wires including installation of a new fibre communication connection;• the replacement of the existing earthwire with new earthwire between Structures 204 and 215;•the replacement of 46 no. wooden polesets and 4 no. steel masts - any replacement Structures will be constructed at, or immediately adjacent to the existing Structures they will replace. They will be along the same alignment as existing, the height difference will be up to 4 m and they will be of a generally similar appearance, unless otherwise stated;• the replacement of crossarms at 20 no. wooden polesets;•the replacement of hardware and fittings such as suspension clamps, insulators, and vibration dampeners at all Structures, as required;• the replacement of bar members at 10 no. steel masts;• re-capping and remedial works for shear blocks at 6 no. steel mast;• installation of bird flight diverters between Structures 111 and 113, and between Structures 204 and 215;• all associated site development works, including foundation upgrade works and strain assemblies;• all associated works within the Portlaoise 110 kV substation to accommodate the uprated 110 kVoverhead line including uprating of the Portlaoise bay in Portlaoise 110 kV substation;• all associated temporary site development works to gain access to the existing Structures including clearance of vegetation, disassembly and reassembly of gate posts/ piers and removal and reinstatement of existing fencing; and•other temporary associated and ancillary development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit, including temporary guard poles, construction compounds, the installation of silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protection mats and temporary watercourse crossings.
