Kerry Airport, Farranfore Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Installation of a 2.5 MWp ground-mounted solar farm at Kerry Airport.
2360448 · Kerry County Council · Lodged 21 December 2023
- Reference
- 2360448
- Authority
- Kerry County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of erecting 23,921.86 square meters of ground-mounted photovoltaic panels on the green area between the taxiway and runway. The project includes electrical infrastructure, a transformer cabin, and cabling trenches.
- Floor area
- 23,922 m²
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission to erect 23,921.86m2 of photovoltaic panels on a ground mounted system located on the existing green area between the taxiway and the runway and all associated site works at kerry airport plc. The development will comprise photovoltaic panels, 2.5 mwp with ground mounted frames with all ancillary cabling and electrical infrastructure, including a new trench for duct work at the switch room situated at the front of the main carpark; 1 no. Lv/mv and transformer cabin; using all temporary ways to have access to the welfare facilities at the back of the hanger number 2.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 December 2023
- Decision due23 February 2024
- Decision issued22 February 2024
- Grant issued27 March 2024
- Permission expiry26 March 2029
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