Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 12 July 2022

Parksgrove and Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny

Development of a 17.3-hectare solar farm near Ballyragget.

22126 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 1 March 2022

Reference
22126
Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 March 2022

Summary

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A 10-year planning permission is sought for a 17.346-hectare solar farm with a 40-year operational life. The development includes ground-mounted solar panels, an electricity control room, power inverters, and security fencing. Part of the development lies within the curtilage of Ballyconra House, a protected structure.

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Development description

For a 10 year planning permission for a 17.346 hectare solar farm, consisting of solar panels fixed to ground mounted steel frames, electricity control room, power inverter units, underground cable ducts, security fence, solar powered cctv and lamp standard and all associated works. The solar farm will have an operational life of 40 years. Some of the development is within the curtilage of ballyconra house, a protected structure. A natura impact statement will be submitted with the application

Key dates

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  1. Application received1 March 2022
  2. Further information requested21 April 2022
  3. Further information received16 June 2022
  4. Decision due13 July 2022
  5. Decision issued12 July 2022
  6. Grant issued12 August 2022
  7. Permission expiry11 August 2032

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