Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedEnergyDecided 17 August 2021

Ballybin (E.D. Kilbrew), Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Development of a 23.58-hectare solar farm with panels, power stations, a substation, and security fencing.

21732 · Meath County Council · Lodged 19 April 2021

Reference
21732
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
19 April 2021

Summary

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Planning permission is sought for a solar PV energy development on a 23.58-hectare site. The project will include solar panels on steel supports, five MV power stations, a client substation, a temporary construction compound, access tracks, security fencing, and CCTV.

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Development description

The development will consist of permission for a solar pv energy development with a total site area of 23.58ha, to include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, 5 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

Land-use zoning

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RA - Rural AreaRU
Rural Area

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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Key dates

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  1. Application received19 April 2021
  2. Further information requested11 June 2021
  3. Further information received23 July 2021
  4. Decision due19 August 2021
  5. Decision issued17 August 2021

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