Ballaghaweary & Greenogue, Killsallaghan, Co. Meath
Development of a 34.4-hectare solar farm in Killsallaghan.
211436 · Meath County Council · Lodged 28 July 2021
- Reference
- 211436
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 28 July 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project consists of a solar PV energy development across a 34.4-hectare site. It includes solar panels on steel supports, 7 power stations, a client substation, security fencing, and CCTV.
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
A solar pv energy development with a total site area of 34.4ha. To include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, 7 no. Mv power stations, 1 no. Client substation, 1 no temporary construction compound, access tracks, hardstanding area, boundary security fencing and security gates, cctv, landscaping and ancillary works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Rural Area”
National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'
Objective set by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planKey dates
Timeline
- Application received28 July 2021
- Further information requested20 September 2021
- Further information received29 October 2021
- Decision due12 December 2021
- Decision issued9 December 2021
- Grant issued31 January 2022
- Permission expiry30 January 2027
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted300 m away
RED III - the Proposed Development will consist of an amendment to a previously consented development…
Ballaghaweary and Greenogue , Killsallaghan , County Meath
2561018MeathLodged 25 Sept 2025Energy
- Awaiting decision350 m away
The development will consist of the construction of a detached 1½ storey dwelling, new site entrance,…
Ballaghaweary , Greenogue , Co. Meath
AA160149MeathLodged 22 Feb 2016New dwelling
- Refused370 m away
The development will consist of the construction of a detached 1½ storey dwelling, new site entrance,…
Ballaghaweary , Kilsallaghan , Co. Meath
AA160200MeathLodged 3 Mar 2016New dwelling
- Granted370 m away
The construction of a new two storey detached dwelling, a new detached garage, and a new wastewater treatment…
Ballaghaweary , Killsallaghan , Co. Meath
AA191709MeathLodged 17 Dec 2019New dwelling
- Refused380 m away
A change of dwelling design from that previously granted under planning refs. DA120475 and DA70024
Ballaghaweary , Kilsallaghan , Co. Meath
AA161467MeathLodged 23 Dec 2016Alterations
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