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Planning application for proposed 110kV substation in Clondardis and Slane More townlands, Co Westmeath

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This website provides information on a Strategic Infrastructure Development Planning Application for a proposed 110 kV substation in Clondardis, Co Westmeath. Harmony Solar Mullingar Limited is applying to An Bord Pleanála for planning permission for the construction of a 110 kV substation and associated site development works, in the townlands of Clondardis and Slane More, Co. Westmeath. Following consultations pursuant to Section 182E of the Planning &Development Act 2000 (as amended), An Bord Pleanála determined that the proposed development is Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) within the meaning of Section 182A of the Act which necessitates a planning application being made directly to An Bord Pleanála. It is a requirement of An Bord Pleanála that the applicant create a specific website to include all of the application documentation which can be publicly viewed and downloaded.

The planning application is for a 10-year permission for the construction of a 110 kV ‘Loop In-Loop Out’ (LILO) substation and associated works. The proposed development will constitute the provision of the following:

  • Construction of a 110 kV substation and associated works within a site of approximately 4.5 hectares. The substation, comprising a total compound footprint of 1.29 hectares, enclosed by palisade fencing, will comprise:
    • 1 No. single storey substation control building (435 m2);
    • 1 No. single storey customer MV building (325 m2);
    • Switchgear, Arc Suppression Coil, Cable Sealing Ends, Cable Chair, Circuit Breakers, Current Transformers, Disconnects, Post Insulators, Surge Arrestors, Grid Code Compliance Equipment and Voltage Transformers;
    • 8 No. lightning masts to a height of approximately 18 m;
    • 1 No. telecommunications pole to a height of approximately 22 m;
    • 2.6m high palisade guard railing with perimeter boundary fencing around the periphery of the compound for security and protection measures;
    • Lighting will be provided by 4 no. lamp posts approximately 3m in height as well as exterior wall mounted lights on the control buildings.
  • Erection of 2 no. line-cable interface masts to enable a loop-in/loop-out connection to the existing Mullingar-Lanesborough 110 kV overhead line. The steel lattice masts will extend to heights of 16m and 15m above existing ground level.
  • Permanent access road (ca. 1.1 km in length) to allow access to the substation including a short spur (ca. 0.1 km) off the main access track to access to the 2 no. line-cable interface masts. The entrance to the local road (L5802) will be shared with the consented Clondardis solar farm.
  • Associated construction works and drainage infrastructure and installation of a temporary construction compound.
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Planning Documents

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Drawings