Sronagh, Mountmellick, Co. Laois
Construction of a 10-year solar farm development with security fencing and substations in Mountmellick.
16505 · Laois County Council · Lodged 12 October 2016
- Reference
- 16505
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 October 2016
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a 10-year solar PV energy development on a 13.91-hectare site. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, inverter/transformer stations, substations, security fencing, CCTV, and access roads.
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Official record
Development description
Construct for 10 years a solar pv energy development comprising installation of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames/ support structures; underground cabling and ducting; 3 no. Inverter/ transformer stations with 2 no. Hv cabins; 1 no. Communications and storage structure; 2 no. Substations; perimeter (stock proof) security fencing (2m high, c. 13.91 hectares); cctv security cameras; site access road; landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works. Temporary works will also include a construction compound and passing-bay adjoining the existing access road
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 October 2016
- Further information requested1 December 2016
- Further information received2 February 2017
- Decision due1 March 2017
- Decision issued27 February 2017
- Grant issued20 July 2017
- Appeal submitted24 March 2017
- Appeal decided30 June 2017
- Permission expiry19 July 2027
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