Planning application 2660721

An application lodged by APW UK WIP LIMITED, trading as Icon Tower, has been granted conditional approval by Galway County Council for the erection of a 36‑metre lattice telecommunications support structure at Toberbrackan in Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. The proposal calls for a tall lattice tower that will carry antennas, dishes and remote radio units (RRUs), together with a lightning finial and an aircraft warning light. A single ESB mini‑pillar is also to be installed on the site.

Ground‑based equipment cabinets are planned within a compound that will be enclosed by 2.4‑metre high palisade fencing, featuring a 1.0‑metre wide access gate. The council’s decision includes the construction of a new site access track linking the compound to an existing track, as well as a concrete foundation and a fibre chamber to support high‑speed wireless data and broadband services for the surrounding area.

The planning file was received on 11 May 2026 and the council issued its determination on 3 July 2026, with a decision deadline of 5 July. The approval is recorded under the code “CONDITIONAL”, meaning that while the application has been accepted in principle, any conditions attached to the permission must be satisfied before final confirmation can be granted.

Icon Tower’s proposal follows a string of recent telecommunications projects across County Galway, including a similar support structure at An Carn Mór Thiar in Oranmore and other developments at Kilcornan GAA Club and Cottage Barnaderg in Tuam. Each application undergoes the council’s standard review process before a decision is made.

The conditional approval allows Icon Tower to commence preliminary preparations for the site works, subject to compliance with any conditions that Galway County Council may impose. The project aims to enhance wireless connectivity and broadband provision for residents and businesses in Clarinbridge and the wider region.

For further details see Galway County Council’s planning file reference 2660721.

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