Townlands of Bigbog Coolnabacky Esker Money Lower and Loughteeog, Stradbally, Co. Laois.
Amendments to a permitted solar farm in Stradbally to increase capacity to 80 MW.
2560237 · Laois County Council · Lodged 23 April 2025
- Reference
- 2560237
- Authority
- Laois County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 April 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to amend a previously permitted solar farm. Changes include a revised panel arrangement up to 3.2 metres high, reduced transformers, and extending the operational life from 30 to 40 years with an increased capacity of 80 MW.
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Official record
Development description
Amend the solar farm permitted under laois county council reg. Ref. 17/532 and consists of a revised solar pv panel arrangement and maximum height of panels up to 3.2 metres; a reconfigured internal access route network; reduced number of mv transformers; provision of string inverters; revised cctv arrangement; a spare parts storage container; weather stations; monitoring house; toilet facilities; and all other ancillary works associated with the development above and below ground including security fencing and gates, cabling, landscaping and drainage works. It is sought to increase the maximum export capacity of the solar farm to 80 mw and to increase the operational life of the solar farm from 30 to 40 years from the date of commissioning. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 April 2025
- Decision due17 June 2025
- Decision issued16 June 2025
- Grant issued21 July 2025
- Permission expiry7 January 2030
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