Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 10 May 2022

Townlands of Reask and Loughlinstown, Kilbrew, Ashbourne Co. Meath

An extension to an existing solar farm in Kilbrew, adding approximately 78,870 solar panels.

212165 · Meath County Council · Lodged 12 November 2021

Reference
212165
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
12 November 2021

Summary

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This application seeks permission for a 42.88-hectare extension to an approved solar PV farm. The project includes installing around 78,870 ground-mounted solar panels, 10 transformer stations, security fencing, and a vehicular bridge over the Kilbrew stream.

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Development description

An extension to the solar pv farm granted permission under register reference aa/170860, abp 301049-18 comprising the construction of approximately 78,870 no. Photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames on lands to the south and west of the permitted solar pv farm with a total combined site area of 42.88 hectares and associated ancillary development including 10 no. Transformer stations, approximately 136 no. String-inverters, 3 no. Cctv security cameras each mounted on a 4 metre high pole, perimeter security fencing (2 metres high), the construction of vehicular bridge over the kilbrew stream and the construction of hardcore access tracks between the photovoltaic panel arrays and to the permitted solar pv farm. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

RA - Rural AreaRU
“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.

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Key dates

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  1. Application received12 November 2021
  2. Further information requested13 January 2022
  3. Further information received4 March 2022
  4. Decision due10 May 2022
  5. Decision issued10 May 2022
  6. Grant issued20 December 2022
  7. Appeal submitted7 June 2022
  8. Permission expiry10 February 2029

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