Site planning risk brief

For amendments to the transformer compound development permitted under Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 25/60096 as follows: Modifications to the consented transformer compound palisade fence to include a single pedestrian access gate; construction of an interface (marshalling) kiosk and plinth located at the boundary between the transformer compound and the existing Cloon 110kV substation (interface kiosk to be enclosed by 2.6m tall palisade fence including a gate); construction of approx. 15m (length) of 1.5m wide walkway comprising of crushed limestone on geotextile, to connect Cloon substation fenced enclosure with the interface (marshalling) kiosk fenced enclosure; approx. 50m of 110kV underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the existing Cloon Substation; construction of 6.5m high x 13m long fire wall within compound and; all associated site development, drainage, access and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply

For a ten-year planning permission for an electrical transformer compound comprising (i) a hardcore surfaced compound with a footprint of approximately 1300m2 enclosed by a 2.6m high palisade security fence and security gates, (ii) a control room with a gross floor area of approximately 140m2, (iii) a 110kV electricity transformer, with associated equipment including cable sealing end, surge arrestor, earth disconnect, current/voltage transformer, house transformer, circuit breaker and lightning mast, (iv) a diesel generator for emergency lighting, (v) the upgrade of an existing access point from the L6141 and the construction of approximately 130m of access track, (vi) underground electrical and communications cabling, (vii) underground electrical cable connecting the transformer compound to the electrical cable permitted as part of the Tuam Energy Park (Galway County Council Planning Register Reference 20/1387) and (viii) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

To carry out the following: 1. Construct an extension to the existing dwelling house. 2. Retain the existing dog kennel enclosure to the rear of the dwelling house and all ancillary site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 23.5 sqm. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 18 sqm

For the construction of a serviced dwelling with an effluent treatment system and a garage/shed. Gross floor space of proposed works: 211 sqm

Of a shed and planning permission to use the yard as a temporary storage facility for the following: '17 04 metals' (including their alloys) '17 04 Ol' copper, bronze, brass, '17 04 02' aluminium, '17 04 03' lead, '17 04 05' iron and steel, '17 04 07' mixed metals '17 04 11' cables other than those mentioned in '17 04 10' and 20 01 separately collected fractions (except 15 01) '20 01 Ol' paper and cardboard, '20 01 38' wood other than that mentioned in 20 01 37, '20 01 40' metals, '20 03' other municipal wastes and '20 03 07' bulky waste. Gross floor space of work to be retained 99.75 sqm

Of a single storey shed used for the temporary storage of recyclable dry metals. Permission is sought for the provision of surface water drainage, interceptor tank and a concrete apron over the yard area and for all ancillary works including screen planting to serve the development which adjoins the family home. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 106.60 sqm