Kilcarrig, Bagnelstown, Co. Carlow
Development of a solar farm on approximately 14.16 hectares with associated electrical infrastructure.
22118 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 29 March 2022
- Reference
- 22118
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 March 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works include a solar farm on a 14.16-hectare site, comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic panels. The infrastructure will include inverter/transformer stations, terminal stations, an electrical switch room, a storage container, security fencing, and CCTV, with a requested 10-year planning permission and 40-year operational period.
- Floor area
- 141,600 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The proposed works will include a solar farm on an area of approximately 14.16 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 4 no. Single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. Single storey terminal stations, 1 no. Single storey electrical switch room, 1 no. Storage container, security fencing, cctv 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 operation period of 40 years)
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 March 2022
- Further information requested20 May 2022
- Further information received10 February 2023
- Decision due9 March 2023
- Decision issued8 March 2023
- Grant issued11 April 2023
- Permission expiry10 April 2033
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