Knockbrack, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick.
A solar farm covering over 13 hectares with a substation and associated works in Abbeyfeale.
19782 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 8 August 2019
- Reference
- 19782
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 August 2019
Summary
AI-generatedA 10-year permission is sought for a solar farm comprising approximately 13.63 hectares of ground-mounted solar panels. The development will also include a single-storey substation, four inverter units, a temporary construction compound, access tracks, and security fencing.
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Official record
Development description
10 year permission for the development of a solar farm comprising of the installation of a solar pv array consisting of approximately 13.63 hectares of solar panels on ground mounted steel frames, 1 no. Single storey substation, 4 no. Inverter units, temporary construction compound, access tracks, site entrance, boundary treatment and security fencing, cctv system and all associated site works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knockbrack, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick | May 2025 | €285,000 | 358 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 August 2019
- Further information requested30 September 2019
- Further information received23 April 2020
- Decision due20 May 2020
- Decision issued14 May 2020
- Grant issued26 June 2020
- Permission expiry25 June 2030
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