Townlands of Ballynakill, Bunacloy and Middleton, near Killashee
A 10-year permission for a solar farm extension on a 34.54-hectare site near Killashee.
21225 · Longford County Council · Lodged 29 July 2021
- Reference
- 21225
- Authority
- Longford County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 July 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a ten-year permission for a solar farm extension to the permitted Middleton House Solar Farm. The development includes 184,500 square metres of solar panels, a substation, 12 inverter/transformer stations, and associated infrastructure.
- Floor area
- 184,500 m²
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Official record
Development description
Development consisting of a ten year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 34.54 hectares consisting of the following; 184,500 m2 of solar photo-voltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames; ring main unit (rmu) substation and associated hard standing; 12 no. Inverter/transformer stations on 6 no. Hardstandings; underground power and communication cables and ducts; boundary security fence; cctv cameras; upgraded internal access tracks; new internal access tracks, internal bridge crossing and associated drainage infrastructure; and temporary construction compounds and all associated site services and works. The proposed development seeks to form an extension to the adjoining previously permitted "middleton house" solar farm which was permitted under longford county council reg. Ref 18135. Access to the proposed development is provided via the permitted "middleton house" solar farm via the l-11261 local road
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 July 2021
- Decision due22 September 2021
- Decision issued15 September 2021
- Grant issued20 October 2021
- Permission expiry19 October 2031
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