Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 9 January 2019

BEAL EAST, BALLYBUNION, CO KERRY

Development of a 12.5-hectare solar farm with associated infrastructure.

1825 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 18 January 2018

Reference
1825
Authority
Kerry County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
18 January 2018

Summary

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The project consists of a solar PV array on ground-mounted steel frames within a 14.16-hectare site. It includes a delivery substation, inverter/transformer units, battery storage containers, and security fencing.

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Development description

For the development of a solar pv farm on a site. The development will consist of a solar pv array consisting of approximately 12.5 ha of solar panels within a total red line boundary of 14.16 ha on ground mounted steel frames, 1 no. Single storey delivery substation, 2 no. Single storey inverter / transformer units, 2 no. Single storey battery storage containers, underground cable ducts on site, temporary construction compound (including site offices, portable toilets and parking area), boundary security fence, site entrance, access tracks, cctv and all associated site works. This planning application is accompanied by an environmental report stage 1, screening for appropriate assessment, ecology report, archaeological impact assessment and photomontages

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  1. Application received18 January 2018
  2. Further information requested13 March 2018
  3. Further information received6 November 2018
  4. Decision due9 January 2019
  5. Decision issued9 January 2019
  6. Grant issued12 February 2019
  7. Permission expiry11 February 2029

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