Johnstown, Bennekerry, Co Carlow
A 10-year permission for a ground-mounted solar farm and associated substations in Bennekerry.
2044 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 13 February 2020
- Reference
- 2044
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 February 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks a 10-year permission for the erection and operation of a solar photovoltaic energy development. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, electrical transformer and inverter units, a DSO substation, a customer substation, storage containers, and boundary fencing.
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Official record
Development description
A 10 year permission for the erection and operation of a solar photovoltaic energy development. The proposed development will consist of the erection and operation of a solar photovoltaic energy development which includes the erection of fixed solar panels on ground mounted frames, electrical transformer and inverter units, distribution systems operator (dso) sub-station, customer substation, underground cabling and ducting, storage containers, boundary fencing, security entrance gates, cctv, internal access road and all associated ancillary activities.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, Bennekerry, Carlow | Mar 2026 | €350,000 | 470 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 February 2020
- Further information requested6 April 2020
- Further information received12 January 2021
- Decision due6 April 2021
- Decision issued31 March 2021
- Grant issued4 May 2021
- Permission expiry3 May 2031
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