GrantedEnergyDecided 31 August 2021

Milltown & Moyagher Lower, Cortown, Kells Co Meath

A 10-year permission for a major solar farm spanning approximately 121.5 hectares in Kells.

21396 · Meath County Council · Lodged 2 March 2021

Reference: 21396
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 2 March 2021

Summary

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The development consists of a 10-year permission and 35-year operation for a solar farm on two sites totaling 121.5 hectares. It includes up to 734,000 sq.m of solar panels, inverter stations, security fencing, and a control building.

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Development description

The development consists of a 10 year permission and 35 year operation for a solar farm on two sites: north parcel (milltown townland) approximately 41.2 hectares; south parcel (moyagher lower townland) approximately 80.3 hectares for a total site area of approximately 121.5 hectares. The proposed development on these two sites comprises; up to 734,000 sq. M of solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames, inverter/transformer stations, underground power and communication cables and ducts, boundary security fencing, new internal access tracks, associated drainage infrastructure, new site entrances to the l6835 public local road (north parcel) and the l8003 public local road (south parcel), 1 no vehicle passing area on lands adjoining the l6835 local road, cctv cameras and all associated site services and works. Provision of control building and associated compound within the south parcel. As part of a separate strategic infrastructure development (sid) planning application, provision of 110kv electrical substation with electrical control building, associated compound with palisade fence and 2 no. Overhead line masts, which is to be located within the north parcel, will be lodged with an bord pleanala in due course. A natura impact statement (nis) will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. 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

Timeline

Application received2 March 2021
Further information requested26 April 2021
Further information received30 June 2021
Decision due5 September 2021
Decision issued31 August 2021
Appeal submitted23 September 2021
Appeal decided28 March 2022
Permission expiry27 March 2032

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