Kilcoran, Rathdowney, Co. Laois
Development of a 67.6-hectare solar PV energy farm near Rathdowney.
18674 · Laois County Council · Lodged 24 May 2019
- Reference
- 18674
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 May 2019
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought for a 5-year period to construct a Solar PV Energy development across a 67.6-hectare site. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, two single-storey 38KV electrical substations, inverter stations, security fencing, and associated infrastructure.
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Development description
Construct and complete, for a period of 5 years, a solar pv energy development with a total site area of 67.6 hectares, to include two single storey, 38kv electrical substation buildings & associated infrastructure within a compound, inverter station modules, spare parts container, solar pv panels ground mounted on support structures, internal access tracks, security fencing, electrical cabling and ducting, cctv and other ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works including vehicular access works
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 May 2019
- Further information requested15 July 2019
- Further information received19 September 2019
- Decision due27 November 2019
- Decision issued22 November 2019
- Grant issued6 January 2020
- Permission expiry5 January 2025
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