In the townlands of Aghanure Ballybeg Ballyfoyle Ballylynan Ballynagarr Clonpierce, Coolgarragh Cullenagh Drumroe Garroonagh Graigue, Killabban Killyganard Oldcourt Tankardstown and Whitebog within County Laois
Proposed development
- Replace (“restringing”) and uprating of c.10.2km section of the conductor along the existing Athy - Carlow 110 kV OHL circuit; - Provision of fibre communication connection on the uprated circuit; - Replacement of 14No. existing Intermediate Wooden Polesets, with similar structures. The replacement of these structures will result in standardised heights from 16m to 23m, with height increases between 1m and 2m; - Replacement of 15No. existing Intermediate Wooden Poleset crossarms; - Bar member replacements to 2No. existing steel angle masts; - Recapping works on shear blocks at 2No. existing steel angle masts; and, - All associated works/development to existing structures, including insulator/hardware replacement (strain clamps, suspension clamps and vibration dampers), replacement of step bolts, replacement of line identification and danger notices, painting of angle masts, replacement/installation of anti-climbing guards, access tracks, vegetation clearance, temporary construction compounds and all other works necessary to facilitate the development
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Decision due
- 23 Jul 2026
Timeline
Application received
29 May 2026
Decision due
23 Jul 2026
Decision: conditional
23 Jul 2026
Grant issued
28 Aug 2026
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Planning history within 750 m
change of design for construction of an agricultural shed (as previously granted under Planning Ref: 23/60324) incorporating a milking parlour, dairy, ancillary rooms, drafting & handling facilities, a waiting yard with underground slatted soiled water storage tank and all associated siteworks
construct new dwelling house, shed/stables, waste water treatment system and polishing filter, new site entrance and all associated works
(a) demolish existing old storage buildings & silage pits (b) construct an agricultural shed incorporating a milking parlour, diary, ancillary rooms, drafting & handling facilities, a waiting yard with underground slatted soiled water storage tank (c) Erect a meal bin and water storage tank (d) construct roofed underground slatted slurry storage tanks to form feed passages adjacent to existing loose sheds which are to be infilled with cubicles and all associated siteworks
construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system, percolation area, new bored well, new splayed entrance and associated site work
extend time on planning ref.15/5
construct an extension to dwelling house, necessary renovations to same house, install new waste water treatment system, percolation area and associated site work