RefusedEnergyDecided 25 March 2021

Grangeford Old, and Friarstown, Co. Carlow

A 10-year permission for a large solar farm development in County Carlow.

2123 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 29 January 2021

Reference: 2123
Authority: Carlow County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 29 January 2021
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 1 m²

Summary

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The project consists of a solar PV development over a 65.6-hectare site. It includes solar arrays, a 38kV substation, 24 power hubs, and ancillary buildings, partially replacing a previously permitted solar development.

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Development description

10 year permission for development consisting of the construction of a solar pv development comprising photovoltaic panels laid out in arrays over a total development site area will be ca. 65.6 ha, the construction of a 38kv substation (ca 114.4m2 x 4.75 tall) a transformer unit (ca. 18m2 x 4m tall) and associated bund (ca. 55m2), along with ancillary development including; 24 no. Power hubs (ca. 15.25m2 x 2.4m) which incorporate an inverter and a transformer, 1 no. Single storey communications building (11.1m2 x 2.5m), 1 no. Single storey client side sub-station building (15.25m2 x 2.9m), 1 no. Single storey equipment storage building (7.5m2 x 2.7m), 10 no. Cctv cameras mounted on 4m high poles, perimeter security fencing, site access, site egress and all ancillary works. Permission currently exists for a pv development on part of the site (planning permission ref no. 16325). An natura impact statement will accompany the planning application.

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Application received29 January 2021
Decision due25 March 2021
Decision issued25 March 2021
Grant issued26 October 2021
Appeal submitted20 April 2021
Appeal decided26 October 2021
Permission expiry25 October 2031

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