GrantedEnergyDecided 14 December 2022

Toomes Tullycahan Drumgoolan Muff, Drumgowna and Hoarstone, Co Louth

A 10-year planning permission for a solar PV farm extension on an 81.37-hectare site.

22534 · Louth County Council · Lodged 1 July 2022

Reference: 22534
Authority: Louth County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 1 July 2022

Summary

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The development will extend an existing solar PV farm and will feature ground-mounted solar panels over 54.51 hectares. It includes 30 electrical inverter/transformer units, a new entrance, underground grid connection cables, and a temporary construction compound with an operational lifespan of 35 years.

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Development description

10 year planning permission sought for solar pv development to be developed as an extension of the solar pv development permitted under ref. No. 21/631 on a site with a total area of c. 81.37ha and comprising
Formation of a new entrance off the l5154 (drumgoolan) to provide the main entrance to the proposed pv development and associated works
Solar panels on ground mounted frames over an area of c. 54.51ha, 30 no. Single storey electrical inverter/transformer units, a containerised switch gear unit, security fencing, cctv system with pole mounted cameras and landscaping
Underground grid connection cables connecting to the substation cable connection permitted under planning ref. No. 21/631 (and thereafter ultimately connecting to louth(monvallet) 275kv substation)
A temporary construction compound; and
All ancillary development works. The operational lifespan of the solar pv development will be 35 years. A natura impact statement will accompany this application

Key dates

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Application received1 July 2022
Further information requested18 August 2022
Further information received30 November 2022
Decision due5 January 2023
Decision issued14 December 2022
Grant issued23 January 2023
Permission expiry22 January 2028

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