Ballyglass Coolderry Dromintobin North Reanabrone, and Oakfield (townlands) Ardnacrusha, Co Clare
A 10-year permission is sought for a large solar farm across several townlands in Ardnacrusha.
22591 · Clare County Council · Lodged 4 July 2022
- Reference
- 22591
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 July 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will feature approximately 265,000 square metres of ground-mounted solar panels. It includes eight control cabins, electrical transformers, underground cabling, security fencing, and access track upgrades. The project has an operational lifespan of 35 years and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.
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Official record
Development description
For a 10 year planning permission for a solar array at ballyglass, coolderry, dromintobin north, reanabrone, and oakfield (townlands) ardnacrusha, co clare. The development will consist of c265,000 m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 8 no. Single storey control cabins with associated electrical transformer units and hardstand areas, 2 no. Ring main units, underground cabling within the solar array site and within the l70382 public road to connect solar array field parcels, security fencing, cctv, access tracks (upgrade of existing and new), upgrades to four existing agricultural field entrances on the r463, l3046 and l70382 and creation of new entrance on l70382, temporary construction compound, landscaping and all associated ancillary apparatus and development works. The solar array will connect to the national grid and will have an operational lifespan of 35 years. A natura impact statement (nis) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the planning authority with the application
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield, Clonlara, Co. Clare | Jun 2025 | €120,000 | 473 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 July 2022
- Further information requested25 August 2022
- Further information received7 December 2022
- Decision due18 February 2023
- Decision issued17 February 2023
- Grant issued27 November 2023
- Appeal submitted14 March 2023
- Appeal decided21 November 2023
- Permission expiry26 November 2033
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