Land to the west/north-west of Ardnacrusha within the townlands of Castlebank Drummin, Glenlon North Glenlon South and Ballykeelaun, Co Clare
A large-scale 70-hectare solar farm with a 38 kV substation near Ardnacrusha.
2360249 · Clare County Council · Lodged 13 July 2023
- Reference
- 2360249
- Authority
- Clare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 July 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of a solar farm on a 70-hectare site, featuring over 309,000 sq. m. of ground-mounted solar panels. It includes a 38 kV electrical substation, 21 electrical skids, underground cabling, and upgraded site entrances, with an operational lifespan of 40 years.
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Official record
Development description
A solar farm on a site of 70 hectares consisting of the following: 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 21 electrical skids within 7 no. Electrical compounds (with acoustic barrier fencing); 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 (including 607m of acoustic barrier fencing on the eastern boundary); 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.
Built & sold
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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 received13 July 2023
- Decision due6 September 2023
- Decision issued6 September 2023
- Grant issued10 October 2023
- Permission expiry9 October 2028
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- Granted420 m away
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