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GrantedEnergyDecided 3 November 2017

BALLYENAGHTY, TRALEE, CO KERRY

A 10-year permission for a solar farm on a 29.9-hectare site in Tralee.

161123 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 16 November 2016

Reference
161123
Authority
Kerry County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
16 November 2016

Summary

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The development consists of approximately 93,588 square metres of ground-mounted solar panels. It will also include seven inverter/transformer cabins, two substations, two communication masts, security fencing, and a temporary construction compound.

Energysolarrenewableinfrastructure
Floor area
93,588 m²

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Official record

Development description

For the development will consist of a 10 year permission, for the construction of a solar pv energy development, comprising installation of circa 93,588 sq. M. Of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames / support structures within existing field boundaries, underground cabling and ducting. 7 no. Inverther / transformer cabins, 2 no. Mv substations and 2 no. Communication masts, perimeter security fencing, cctv security cameras, site access tracks, landscaping and all associated site development works. A temporary construction compound will also be provided, a change to the location of the proposed access to the site and the submission of a natura impact statement this development is on a site of circa 29.9 hectares

Key dates

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  1. Application received16 November 2016
  2. Further information requested18 January 2017
  3. Further information received28 August 2017
  4. Decision due5 November 2017
  5. Decision issued3 November 2017
  6. Grant issued22 October 2018
  7. Appeal submitted30 November 2017
  8. Appeal decided22 October 2018
  9. Permission expiry21 October 2023

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