Ardnehue and Friarstown
Development of a solar farm on approximately 17.6 hectares.
2116 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 26 January 2021
- Reference
- 2116
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 January 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for a solar farm on a 17.6-hectare site. The development will include ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, a 38kV substation, 10 inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, and associated works with a 40-year operational period.
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Official record
Development description
- Permission for a development to include a solar farm on an area of approximately 17.6 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 1 no. Onsite 38kv substation
- No single storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, a palisade double security gate, 2 no. Storage containers, cctv, a temporary construction stage wheel wash system and all associated ancillary development works. Elgin energy services ltd. Are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (and an operational period of 40 years). The planning application is accompanied with a natura impact statement
Key dates
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- Application received26 January 2021
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