townland of Ballyhale and Kitorcan, Co. Kilkenny
A solar farm with up to 26,100 square metres of solar panels is proposed for Ballyhale and Kiltorcan.
16592 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 6 September 2016
- Reference
- 16592
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 6 September 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will feature ground-mounted solar panels, four inverters, a 20kV substation, security fencing, and a new road entrance. It also includes underground cabling connecting to the existing Ballyhale substation. A 10-year planning permission is sought.
- Floor area
- 26,100 m²
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Official record
Development description
For a solar photovoltaic installation comprising up to 26,100m2 of solar panels on ground mounted frames, 4 no. Inverters housed in 2 units, 1 no. 20kv substation, security fencing, new entrance onto public road, access tracks, cctv; underground cable and ducts including underground cable and ducts along the public road to the entrance of the existing ballyhale substation within the townland of kiltorcan, co. Kilkenny and all associated ancillary development works and services. The site is located within the townlands of ballyhale and kiltorcan, co. Kilkenny. A natura impace statement (nis) accompanies the application, planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 September 2016
- Decision due31 October 2016
- Decision issued26 October 2016
- Appeal submitted22 November 2016
- Appeal decided13 February 2018
- Permission expiry12 February 2028
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