Drumcar Road, Dunleer, Co Louth
Development of a 4MW solar farm with ground-mounted panels near Dunleer.
17332 · Louth County Council · Lodged 5 May 2017
- Reference
- 17332
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 May 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a solar PV energy installation with a maximum export capacity of 4MW. It includes ground-mounted solar panels, an ESB substation building, three inverter/transformer stations, security fencing, and cameras.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for development to consist of solar pv energy development of maximum export capacity 4mw to include photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames/support structures; one esb networks substation builiding with a height not exceeding 4m; underground cabling and ducting; 3 no. Inverter/transformer/storage stations with a height of 2.7m; perimeter (stock proof) security fencing; security cameras; site access; temporary construction compound.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 May 2017
- Further information requested23 June 2017
- Further information received7 July 2017
- Decision due3 August 2017
- Decision issued27 July 2017
- Grant issued28 August 2017
- Permission expiry27 August 2022
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