ESB proposes changes to Pfizer premises in Newbridge, County Kildare

The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has proposed changes to Pfizer's premises in Greatconnell, Newbridge (W12 HX57).

According to planning permission documents lodged with Kildare County Council, the ESB is seeking permission for development on lands within Pfizer Newbridge.

These works would consist of extension to the existing Baroda substation.

This extension will consist of an enlarged compound of circa 198 metre squared, surrounded by a palisade fence with new gates.

The extended compound would include the following: new c. 75m2 switchgear building (c.6m above ground /basement level), two 110kV/MV transformers and transformer bunds, one 15m high lightning monopole, two house transformers, surface water drainage with new attenuation tank and discharge to the public surface water sewer, internal roadway, cable ducting and installation.

Planning permission is also being sought for all associated site works.

It is noted in the documents that 'this application represents for a modified version of the design approved in the extant planning permission KCC Reg. Ref. 17/1472 which expires in mid-2023.'

The date received is listed as December 8 last, while the submission-by and due dates are listed as January 20 and February 10 respectively.