Garreenleen, Bendinstown Tinnaclash and, Ardbearn
A 10-year planning permission for a solar farm on 127 hectares in County Carlow.
20143 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 11 May 2020
- Reference
- 20143
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 May 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a solar farm on a 127-hectare site, featuring ground-mounted solar panels and 28 electrical inverter/transformer stations. The operational lifespan of the solar farm is planned for 35 years, and a Natura Impact Statement has been prepared.
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Official record
Development description
A 10 year planning permission for a solar farm which will connect to the national grid on lands with a total area of circa 127 hectares, consisting of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 28 no. Single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations and associated equipment container, security fencing, satellite communications pole, cctv, upgrading to existing access tracks and new access tracks, temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. Construction and operational access will be via entrances from the l-7111 and l-7112. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 May 2020
- Decision due5 July 2020
- Decision issued16 July 2020
- Grant issued28 September 2021
- Appeal submitted10 August 2020
- Appeal decided28 September 2021
- Permission expiry27 September 2026
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