Drumcar Road, Dunleer, Co Louth
Development of a 4MW solar farm with ground-mounted panels and a substation in Dunleer.
23483 · Louth County Council · Lodged 18 December 2023
- Reference
- 23483
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 December 2023
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 1.1 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves a solar PV energy development with a maximum export capacity of 4MW. It will feature ground-mounted solar panels, an ESB Networks 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 solar pv energy development of maximum export capacity 4mw to include photovotaic panels on ground mounted frames/support structures; one esb networks substation building with a height not exceeding 5.2m; 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 received18 December 2023
- Further information requested9 February 2024
- Further information received1 August 2024
- Decision due28 August 2024
- Decision issued15 August 2024
- Grant issued16 September 2024
- Permission expiry15 September 2029
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