Townland of Ardgoulbeg, near Rathkeale, Co. Limerick
A 10-year permission for a major solar farm on a 63.4-hectare site near Rathkeale.
2460320 · Limerick County Council · Lodged 11 April 2024
- Reference
- 2460320
- Authority
- Limerick County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a solar farm spanning 63.4 hectares, featuring 301,000 sqm of ground-mounted solar panels. The project includes 10 electrical skids, a transformer compound with an 18m lightning mast, and a connection to the adjacent Rathkeale 110kV substation, with an operational lifespan of 40 years.
- Floor area
- 31 m²
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Official record
Development description
The development that will consist of: a 10-year permission for the development of a solar farm on a site of 63.4 hectares consisting of the following: 301,000 sqm of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; 10 hardstanding locations for electrical skids; new internal access tracks; underground power and communications cables and ducts; a new access from the l1219 public road; access gates; landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures; security gates; boundary fencing and all associated ancillary development, site works and services. Installations of internal network cable to facilitate a future under-the fence connection from an on-site transformer compound to the existing rathkeale 110kv substation which is located adjacent to the site. The on-site transformer compound will enclose an independent power producer building of 30.8 sqm, a 110 kv transformer, an 18 m high lightning monopole mast, and associated ancillary development. The solar farm will be operational for 40 years
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 April 2024
- Further information requested4 June 2024
- Further information received9 August 2024
- Decision due22 October 2024
- Decision issued22 October 2024
- Appeal submitted14 November 2024
- Appeal decided27 March 2025
- Permission expiry26 March 2030
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