Kilineer Newtown Monasterboice, Silloge Balgatheran and Coolfore, Co. Louth
A 10-year permission for a 92.3-hectare solar farm and battery storage facility in Co. Louth.
2460278 · Louth County Council · Lodged 15 May 2024
- Reference
- 2460278
- Authority
- Louth County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 15 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a 10-year planning permission to construct a Solar PV Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development across 92.3 hectares. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, battery storage units, access tracks, and associated infrastructure with an operational lifespan of 40 years.
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Official record
Development description
Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years to construct and complete a solar pv energy and bess development with a total site area of 92.3 hectares to include; solar pv panels ground mounted on support structures, inverters, battery storage infrastructure (bess units, pcs units, storage and maintenance units), internal access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing with cctv camera and access gates, temporary construction compounds and all ancillary infrastructure, drainage, additional landscaping and habitat enhancement as required and associated site development works. The solar farm would be operational for 40 years. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted with this application. *significant further information received on 06/02/2025*significant further information received on 18/02/2025*
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 May 2024
- Further information requested4 July 2024
- Further information received6 February 2025
- Decision due17 March 2025
- Decision issued12 March 2025
- Appeal submitted28 March 2025
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