Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 16 February 2023

Ballintrane Ballybrommell Bendinstown Clonmacshane Garreenleen Graiguealug Tinnaclash & Templepeter, Co. Carlow

A 10-year permission for a solar farm across 128 hectares with associated infrastructure and grid connection works.

22163 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 20 May 2022

Reference
22163
Authority
Carlow County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
20 May 2022

Summary

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The development consists of a solar farm on ground-mounted frames across approximately 128 hectares, including 18 electrical inverter/transformer stations, cabling, and 9 agricultural bridges. It also includes minor amendments to a neighbouring solar farm to facilitate the grid connection.

Energysolarrenewableinfrastructure
Floor area
1,837 m²

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Development description

For a 10 year planning permission for a solar farm and associated works, comprising (1) a solar farm which will connect to the national electricity grid on lands with a total area of circa 128 hectares, consisting of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 18 no. Single storey electrical inverter/transformer stations, equipment container, underground cabling within the solar farm site and within the n80 and l-3046 public roads to connect solar farm field parcels, security fencing, satellite communications pole, cctv, access tracks inclusive of 9 no. Agricultural bridges (including 1 no. Bridge over the river burrin), temporary construction compounds, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works. (2) minor amendments to a neighbouring solar farm planning permission (carlow county council planning reference 20143 & an bord pleanala reference: 307891-20) to facilitate future grid connection and additional access tracks for the proposed development. These amendments will comprise of the removal of 1,837 sqm of solar panels, provision of additional access tracks and focused removal of hedgerows to accommodate same, and the laying of 1,788 metres of 33kv underground cabling for the purposes of the future grid connection. (3) construction and operational access for the solar farm will be via entrances from the l-7111, l-3046 and l-3049. The operational lifespan of the solar farm will be 35 years. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

Key dates

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  1. Application received20 May 2022
  2. Further information requested13 July 2022
  3. Further information received9 November 2022
  4. Decision due16 February 2023
  5. Decision issued16 February 2023
  6. Grant issued22 March 2023
  7. Permission expiry21 March 2033

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