Ardnehue, and Friarstown, County Carlow
Development of a solar farm on a 17.6-hectare site in County Carlow.
2138 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 12 February 2021
- Reference
- 2138
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 February 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 106500 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development includes ground-mounted solar panels, a 38kV substation, 10 single-storey inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, and ancillary works. The application seeks a 10-year planning permission with a 40-year operational period and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
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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, 10 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 (an an operational period of 40 years). A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the planning application
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 February 2021
- Further information requested7 April 2021
- Further information received1 December 2021
- Decision due2 March 2022
- Decision issued2 March 2022
- Grant issued4 April 2022
- Permission expiry3 April 2032
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