# Planning application DZ17A/0172

> Site in the townlands of Laughanstown and Tiknick, Shankill, Co. Dublin, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (13 Apr 2017).

- **Reference:** DZ17A/0172
- **Address:** Site in the townlands of Laughanstown and Tiknick, Shankill, Co. Dublin
- **Status:** Granted (13 Apr 2017)
- **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission (SDZ)
- **Applicant:** Electricity Supply Board
- **Lodged:** 28 Feb 2017
- **Decided:** 13 Apr 2017
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.243292, -6.163289

## Proposal

The continued use of two existing 110kv overhead lines for an additional five years beyond the ten years permitted under Register Reference D06A/1364. The two existing lines comprise (a) the 0.79km Carrickmines-Cherrywood-Deansgrange 110kV line, which extends from a lattice steel mast in the townland of Laughanstown to the Cherrywood substation also located in the townland of Laughanstown. That line consists of three overhead cables supported on two double woodpole structures (c.19m high) and three lattice steel masts (c.17.5m high, on a 6.5m x 6.5m base) where the line changes direction; and (b) the 1.10 km Carrickmines-Cherrywood-Fassaroe East 110kV line, which extends from a lattice steel mast in the townland of Tiknick to the sub-station located in the townland of Laughanstown. That line consists of three overhead cables supported on three double woodpole structures (c.19m high) and four lattice steel masts (c.17.5m high, on a 6.5m x 6.5m base) where the line changes direction. A portion of the site is located within the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone.

## In plain English

Lets two existing 110 kV overhead power lines in Laughanstown and Tiknick stay for five more years.

- **2** power lines
- **5** extra years

### What's planned

Continued use of two **110** kV overhead lines for **5** years beyond their original **10**-year permission.

### Scale

One line runs **0.79** km and the other **1.10** km to the Cherrywood substation, on wooden pole structures about **19** m high and steel lattice masts about **17.5** m high.

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## Conditions

### Condition 1

The development to be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, save as may be required by the other conditions attached hereto.
REASON: To ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the permission and that effective control be maintained.

### Condition 2

That all necessary measures be taken by the contractor to prevent the spillage or deposit of clay, rubble or other debris on adjoining roads during the course of the works.
REASON: To protect the amenities of the area.

### Condition 3

The planning permission is temporary only and for a period of 5 years from the date of granting permission. Within this period, the applicant shall underground the overhead lines at the earliest opportunity and remove the lattice steel masts and wood pole structures. In this regard, the Carrickmines-Cherrywood 110kV Line shall be rerouted underground in line with the construction works for Route D to F1 (Castle Street) permitted under Reg. Ref. DZ15A/0758 unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.
REASON: in the interests of visual amenity and for consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and Policy EI27 of the 2016-2022 County Development Plan.

### Condition 4

The pylon structure at the entrance to Ticknick Park, adjacent to the Lehaunstown/Tully Overbridge shall be rerouted underground in line with construction works for the Ticknick Park permitted under Reg. Ref. DZ16A/0570 unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.
REASON: In the interest of visual amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 5

The 2 no. pylon structures located within Beckett Park, at the permitted location of the outdoor play area (400sqm), and an outdoor gym (500sqm) located to the east of the park, shall be rerouted underground in line with construction works for the Beckett Park permitted under Reg. Ref. DZ15A/0814 unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.
REASON: In the interest of visual amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 6

The 2 no. pylons located within the proposed Lehaunstown Park shall be rerouted underground prior to the commencement of construction of Lehaunstown Park or prior to the expiration of the permission sought under this current planning application Reg. Ref. DZ16A/0995, whichever occurs first or unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.
REASON: In the interest of visual amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

## Nearby applications

- [DZ16A/0995](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0995.md): Laughanstown and Tiknick, Shankill, Co. Dublin. Refused or withdrawn (22 Feb 2017). ESB seeks to keep two existing 110kV overhead power lines near Cherrywood substation for another five years.
- [DZ22A/0550](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0550.md): Lehaunstown Park Open Space, Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (13 Apr 2023). Turns a temporary car park into Lehaunstown Park Open Space with community gardens and a play plaza.
- [DZ19A/0765](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0765.md): Tiknick, Co. Dublin, and Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (5 Dec 2019). Extends Ticknick Park by about 42 hectares, creating a 61.5-hectare public park with trails, meadows and woodland.
- [DZ23A/0455](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0455.md): Area 8 (Tully) Cherrywood SDZ Lands, Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (27 Oct 2023). Amends a permitted Tully housing scheme to provide 5 three-bed houses on Mercer's Road in place of 5 homes dropped by condition.
- [DZ19A/0597](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0597.md): Development Area 8 -Tully, Cherrywood SDZ, Includes the Res 2 plots ''T9'' and ''T10''. Granted (11 Mar 2020). 184 new homes, mainly houses plus two small apartment blocks, on plots T9 and T10 in Tully.
- [DZ26B/0186/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26B-0186-WEB.md): 4 Mercer Row,Laughanstown, Dublin 18, D18XH7P. Granted (25 May 2026). Three new roof windows added to the front of a house on Mercer Row.
- [DZ26B/0153/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26B-0153-WEB.md): 4 Mercer Row, Laughanstown, Dublin, D18XH7P. Refused or withdrawn (19 Mar 2026). Three new roof windows added to the front of a house on Mercer Row.
- [D03A/0415](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D03A-0415.md): Carrickmines Golf Club, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (22 Jul 2003). A caddy car store, small extension and new wastewater treatment plant at Carrickmines Golf Club.
- [D06A/1016](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-1016.md): Townland of Laughanstown, Cherrywood, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin.. Granted (28 Nov 2006). Builds a 110 kV ESB electrical transformer station in Laughanstown.
- [REF20225](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/REF20225.md): Lehaunstown Park House, Laughanstown, Co Dublin, (A Protected Structure). Granted (23 Jan 2026). Minor internal changes to the stable building at Lehaunstown Park House, a protected structure.
- [DZ23A/0359](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0359.md): Lehaunstown Park House, Lehaunstown Co Dublin. Granted (17 May 2024). Restores Lehaunstown Park House and its tower house, converts the stables to shops, and builds a large garden centre.
- [DZ22A/0623](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0623.md): On Lands Development ,Plot T 11, Area 8 (Tully), Cherrywood SDZ, Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (18 Jan 2023). 49 new houses on plot T11 west of Castle Street in Tully.

## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ17A-0172)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/74190)
- [All Cherrywood applications](https://cherrywoodplans.com/applications.md)

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