On lands including Derryclare Cloneymeath, Ballygortagh and Moynalvy, Summerhill Co. Meath
Large-scale solar farm development across 108.68 hectares in Summerhill.
21985 · Meath County Council · Lodged 25 May 2021
- Reference
- 21985
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 May 2021
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a major solar PV energy development on a 108.68-hectare site in County Meath. The project will feature ground-mounted solar panels, 27 MV power stations, 3 client substations, temporary construction compounds, 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
For a solar pv energy development with a total site area of 108.68ha, to include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, 27 no. Mv power stations, 3 no. Client substations, 3 no. Temporary construction compounds, access tracks, 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.
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Timeline
- Application received25 May 2021
- Further information requested15 July 2021
- Further information received29 October 2021
- Decision due18 January 2022
- Decision issued17 January 2022
- Appeal submitted14 February 2022
- Appeal decided27 January 2023
- Permission expiry26 January 2033
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