Lands at Baungephlure and Friarstown, Killerig, Co. Carlow
A ten-year planning permission for a 77-hectare solar energy development in Killerig.
2392 · Carlow County Council · Lodged 30 May 2023
- Reference
- 2392
- Authority
- Carlow County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 30 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed solar farm will feature photovoltaic panels on steel frames, electrical inverters, power stations, and a containerised battery energy storage facility. The development also includes upgrading site entrances and installing security fencing and cameras for a 35-year operational lifetime.
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Official record
Development description
A ten-year planning permission for a solar energy development with a total site area of 77 hectares comprising (i) photovoltaic solar panels on steel mounting frames; (ii) electrical inverters; (iii) electrical power stations; (iv) underground electrical and communications cabling; (v) containerised battery energy storage facility; (vi) the upgrade of 2 no. Disused site entrances, decommissioning of 2 no. Existing site entrances and development of 1 no. New site entrance; (vii) on-site access tracks; (viii) a temporary construction compound; (ix) security fencing and security gates; (x) pole-mounted security cameras; and (xi) all associated site and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. The planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment screening report and an appropriate assessment screening report
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 May 2023
- Further information requested20 July 2023
- Further information received29 September 2023
- Decision due26 October 2023
- Decision issued25 October 2023
- Grant issued4 June 2024
- Appeal submitted16 November 2023
- Appeal decided4 June 2024
- Permission expiry3 June 2034
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