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GrantedEnergyDecided 15 August 2023

Lisnageeragh, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford

Extension of the operational lifespan of a permitted solar farm from 25 to 40 years in Edgeworthstown.

2360075 · Longford County Council · Lodged 30 June 2023

Reference
2360075
Authority
Longford County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
30 June 2023

Summary

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The application seeks to extend the operational lifespan of a previously permitted solar farm at Lisnageeragh, Edgeworthstown. The request is to increase the lifespan from the permitted 25 years to 40 years.

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Official record

Development description

The extension of the operational lifespan of a solar farm permitted by an bord pleanála under reference no. Pl 14.246850 (longford county council reg. Ref. 16/81) from 25 no. Years as permitted (by reason of condition no. 3 of permission pl 14.246850) to 40 no. Years.

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A commencement notice records works starting on 13 May 2024. A completion certificate was lodged on 4 April 2025.

Notified floor area: 40.94

Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

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  1. Application received30 June 2023
  2. Decision due24 August 2023
  3. Decision issued15 August 2023
  4. Grant issued15 September 2023
  5. Permission expiry14 September 2028

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