Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny
A solar farm on a 39.6-hectare site with ground-mounted panels, 20 inverter stations, and a 38 KV substation.
17669 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 11 October 2017
- Reference
- 17669
- Authority
- Kilkenny County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 October 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development will consist of a solar farm on approximately 39.6 hectares of land. It will feature photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames, 20 single-storey inverter/transformer stations, a 38 KV substation, and security fencing. A 10-year planning permission is sought with an operational lifespan of 30 years.
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Official record
Development description
For proposed works which will include a solar farm on an area of approximately 39.6 hectares, comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, 20 no. Single storey inverter/transformer stations, 1 no. Onsite 38 kv substation, 2 no. Steel storage containers, security fencing, cctv and all associated ancillary development works. Elgin energy services ltd, are applying for the proposed solar farm to have planning permission that is effective for 10 years (and an operational period of 30 years)
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 October 2017
- Further information requested4 December 2017
- Further information received8 February 2018
- Decision due7 March 2018
- Decision issued6 March 2018
- Grant issued9 April 2018
- Permission expiry8 April 2028
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