Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 29 September 2021

Clonymeath, Summerhill, Co Meath

Development of a large-scale solar farm over 91.9 hectares in Summerhill.

21546 · Meath County Council · Lodged 25 March 2021

Reference
21546
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
25 March 2021

Summary

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The proposal is for a solar PV farm consisting of ground-mounted solar arrays, up to 30 power stations, and a battery energy storage compound. The application seeks a 10-year permission with a 35-year operational life and includes a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

Permission for solar photovoltaic (pv) development within the townland of clonymeath, summerhill, co meath. Planning permission is sought for the construction and operation of a solar pv farm consisting of solar arrays on ground mounted steel frames, with a maximum overall height of 3 metres, over an area of 91.9 ha and ancillary equipment including up to 30 no. Medium voltage power stations, 1 no. Modular battery energy storage compound (comprising up to 5 no. Battery containers) and all other associated site development works and services, including, internal solar pv farm, underground electrical cabling and ducting, 2 no. Temporary construction compounds, security fencing, cctv camera stands, replacement of an existing site entrance with a new gated site entrance via the l2210 local road, provision of new internal access tracks including the upgrading and installation of span bridge structures, site drainage and landscaping, as required to facilitate the development. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning. The application is accompanied by a natura impact statement (nis). Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

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“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 received25 March 2021
  2. Further information requested18 May 2021
  3. Further information received19 July 2021
  4. Decision due30 September 2021
  5. Decision issued29 September 2021
  6. Appeal submitted26 October 2021
  7. Appeal decided24 May 2022
  8. Permission expiry23 May 2032

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