Planning application received: Electricity Supply Board (ESB) intends to apply for permission for development o

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has lodged a planning application with Dun Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council for a development on part of its own land at ESB Networks, Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18 (D18 XN80). The council’s public planning list now records the item, indicating that ESB intends to seek permission for a new development on the site.

The application covers a parcel of ESB-owned property situated on Leopardstown Road, a key thoroughfare in the Dublin 18 area of County Dublin. While the council’s notice confirms the applicant and the site location, it does not yet disclose the nature or scale of the proposed development. ESB has not yet submitted detailed plans or drawings, and no specific use or design proposals have been made public.

The planning application is currently in the early stages of the process. ESB will need to submit a full application file, including drawings, environmental assessments and any relevant conditions, before the council can consider the proposal. The council’s planning officers will review the submission against local planning policies and any applicable national guidelines.

As the application is still pending, there are no immediate implications for the surrounding community. Residents and businesses in the Leopardstown area will be able to view the application details once they are released by the council. The council has indicated that the public will be notified of any submission deadlines or opportunities for comment.

The ESB’s move to develop part of its own land reflects a broader trend of utilities exploring new uses for surplus property. However, without further details, it is unclear whether the proposed development will be residential, commercial, or a mixed‑use scheme.

For those interested in the progress of the application, the full file will be available on the Dun Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council planning portal once ESB submits it. The council will also publish any decisions or conditions that arise from the planning process.

Readers can consult the original council notice for the most up‑to‑date information.

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