Kilcarrig, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow
Relocation and redesign of a medium voltage electrical substation within a permitted solar farm in Bagenalstown.
2360158 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 3 August 2023
- Reference
- 2360158
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 August 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to relocate and redesign a single-storey 20kV electrical substation previously permitted under a solar farm application. It also includes a turning area for emergency fire tenders and revisions to the solar panel layout to accommodate the changes.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the relocation and revised design of a single storey medium voltage electrical substation (previously permitted as part of a solar farm permission by carlow county council planning reg. 22/118) to provide a revised single storey 20kv substation building at a revised location within the overall permitted solar farm site. The application also seeks permission for a turning area adjacent to the proposed substation to accommodate emergency fire tender access and revisions to the permitted solar panel layout to accommodate the relocated substation and proposed turning area.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes, Kilcarrig, Bagenalstown | Nov 2025 | €250,000 | 464 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 August 2023
- Decision due27 September 2023
- Decision issued25 September 2023
- Grant issued27 October 2023
- Permission expiry10 April 2033
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