Planning precedent report

Seek planning permission for a proposed agricultural grain storage shed, located on the eastern side of the existing historic farmyard complex. The proposed grain store shed comprises a floor area of 2782 sq. meters, with an overall height of 12.8 meters. The proposed development includes at the rear (south) of the grain store, an underground rainwater harvesting tank (20,000 litre capacity), associated surface water drainage works, and ancillary surface level site works, including concrete access apron from the existing hard surfaced farmyard area. AI Received 04/02/2025

The development development on a 2.4 ha site will consist of a 38 kV electrical substation. The development will include the following elements: (1) Substation compound of approximately 700 m2 with 2.6 m high palisade fence around the entire perimeter of the substation, with the following electrical plant within the substation: - 1 No. prefabricated 38 kV GIS module and foundation (c. 22m2, 4.5 m high), - 1 No. prefabricated MV GIS module and foundation (c. 5 m high), - 1 No. 38/20 kV 5 MVA transformer and associated bund (c. 12m2, 4.0 m high); (2) Telecoms SCADA pole of approximately 10 metres in height; (3) Associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables; (4) Replacement of existing 38 kV timber intermediate poleset (IMP18) in the northwest corner of the site with a similar timber poleset to support 38 kV cable connection; (5) The site will be accessed from the existing entrance off Batter Lane. The existing access road of approximately 125 m metres in length will be widened to a general width of 5 m, from the public road to the substation property boundary, and there will be minor modifications to the existing vehicular entrance including a new entrance gate. An access road of approximately 100m in length and generally five metres in width will be constructed along the western side of the property to the proposed substation. (6) Compound lighting, boundary treatment, associated drainage, landscaping and all ancillary site development works. For information purposes only - it is ESBs intention to upgrade the proposed 38 kV substation, that is the subject of this application, with a 110 kV substation within a period of 5 years, subject to a SID planning approval from An Bord Pleanála (ABP).

The construction of an agricultural/Machinery shed and minor alterations to an existing internal gravel road.

Planning permission is sought for the construction of a new glasshouse and erection of 2no. 100m3 new rainwater reservoir tanks. The proposed development will involve replacement of two existing glasshouses to accommodate the proposed glasshouse and all associated site works.

Extension to existing glass house and erection of 1 no. new rainwater

Permission for an agricultural/machinery shed and new adjoining gravel