Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 11 July 2023

Tirlan, Ballyconra Ballyragget, Kilkenny

A 10-year permission for a solar PV development on a 13-hectare site in Ballyragget.

2360201 · Kilkenny County Council · Lodged 19 May 2023

Reference
2360201
Authority
Kilkenny County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
19 May 2023

Summary

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The development includes ground-mounted solar panels over 6.5 hectares, a transformer unit, fencing, and CCTV. It also features underground cabling to connect to an existing substation, which will be extended by 51.3 sqm.

Energysolarrenewablesubstation
Floor area
51 m²

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Development description

  • A 10 year planning permission for a solar pv development on a ca. 13ha site incorporating
  • Solar panels on ground-mounted frames over an area of ca. 6.5 ha, string inverters, 1 no. Containerised transformer unit, post and wire fencing, cctv system with 4 no. Pole mounted cameras and landscaping
  • Underground electrical cables connecting the solar pv development to existing onsite substation. Proposed extension to existing onsite substation of 51.3sqm
  • A temporary construction compound; and
  • All associated ancillary site development works. The site is located within the boundary of an industrial emissions licensed facility regulated by the environmental protection agency, licence number p0359-03

Key dates

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  1. Application received19 May 2023
  2. Decision due13 July 2023
  3. Decision issued11 July 2023
  4. Grant issued11 August 2023
  5. Permission expiry10 August 2033

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