Castlebank Glenlon North Glenlon South, Drummin and Ballykeelaun, Co Clare
A 10-year planning permission for a 70-hectare solar farm near Ardnacrusha.
2357 · Clare County Council · Lodged 7 February 2023
- Reference
- 2357
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 7 February 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a solar farm on a 70-hectare site, featuring up to 309,008 sq.m of solar panels. It includes a 38 kV electrical substation, 21 inverter/transformer stations, underground cabling, and access tracks. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
To apply for a 10-year planning permission for development at land to the west/north west of ardnacrusha within the townlands of castlebank, glenlon north, glenlon south, drummin and ballykeelaun, for the development of a solar farm on a site of approximately 70 hectares consisting of the following; up to 309,008 sq. M of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; a 38 kv electrical substation with electrical control building and associated compound with palisade fence; the installation of up to 21 no. Inverter/transformer stations on 7 no. Hardstanding locations; underground power and communication cables and ducts, including underground cabling along the l3056 public road; new and upgraded internal access tracks (including stream crossings as required); 3 no. Upgraded site entrances to the public road (one entrance to l-3054 (lackyle heights), and 2 no. Entrances to l-30541); boundary fencing; landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures; and all associated ancillary development, site works and services. The solar farm will be operational for 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annagh, Lackyle, Ardnacrusha | Apr 2025 | €410,000 | 464 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 February 2023
- Decision due3 April 2023
- Decision issued3 April 2023
- Appeal submitted12 April 2023
- Application withdrawn12 July 2023
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