Carrickabane, Finea, Co. Cavan
Development of a 4.2MVA solar farm with ground-mounted panels and associated infrastructure in Finea.
16443 · Cavan County Council · Lodged 20 September 2016
- Reference
- 16443
- Authority
- Cavan County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 20 September 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a solar farm with an export capacity of approximately 4.2MVA. It will feature ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, an ESB terminal station, a switchgear enclosure, four inverter stations, perimeter fencing, and a new access point from the R194.
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Official record
Development description
For the following development which will consist of a solar farm with an export capacity of approximately 4.2mva comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, an enclosed single storey esb terminal station, a single storey switchgear enclosure and storage container, 4 no. Single storey inverter stations, ducting and underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing, 11 no. Mounted cctv cameras, provision of new access from r194 (and internal access tracks), and all associated site development and landscaping works. Significant further information has been submitted
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracklagh Finea, Cavan, Cavan | Dec 2025 | €285,000 | 451 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 September 2016
- Further information requested10 November 2016
- Further information received27 April 2017
- Decision due24 May 2017
- Decision issued23 May 2017
- Appeal submitted16 June 2017
- Appeal decided22 March 2018
- Permission expiry21 March 2023
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