A 2000sq.m extension to the existing Ballyragget 110kV Substation compound

Proposed development

for a 2000sq.m extension to the existing Ballyragget 110kV Substation compound including; Site clearance works including the removal of existing palisade fence along the North and West boundaries and demolition of an existing Interface Transformer bund foundation. Provision of new electrical plant and equipment including: 1 No. Power Transformer, associated bund and firewall (c. 67 m2, 5.6 m high), 1 No. 20 / 10 kV Interface Transformer and associated bund (c. 25 m2, and 2.25 m high), 1 No. Arc Suppression Coil and associated bund (c. 18 m2, and 4.0 m high), a 38 kV busbar plinth with 3 No. cubicles and associated cable sealing ends (c. 6.5 m high), associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables; Site development works including provision of extension of lighting, internal access road, new fencing, provision of site services including drainage; and all other ancillary works

Planning status

Permission was granted on 10 Jan 2025. The four-week appeal period has passed with no appeal recorded, so the permission is final. Works can start once a commencement notice is lodged; the register gives its end as 11 Feb 2030.

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