Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 22 April 2022

Garballagh, Thomastown Gillinstown, Duleek Co Meath

Extension of the operational lifespan of an approved solar farm near Duleek from 25 to 35 years.

22262 · Meath County Council · Lodged 1 March 2022

Reference
22262
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 March 2022

Summary

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Permission is sought to amend the operational lifespan of a previously consented 131.37-hectare solar farm from 25 years to 35 years. The approved development includes solar panels, battery storage, and an electrical control building.

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Development description

To amend the lifetime of the approved development (planning ref: lb/160898) which comprises consent for the development of a solar farm on a site of approximately 131.37 hectares consisting of the following: solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames, ipp electrical control building and associated compound, inverter/transformer stations, battery storage units and associated hard standings, storage containers for spare parts, underground power and communication cables and ducts, boundary security fencing, upgraded internal access tracks, new internal access tracks and associated drainage infrastructure, cctv cameras and all associated site services and works at garballagh, thomastown, gillinstown, duleek, co meath subject to 14 conditions. Permission is sought to amend the operational lifespan of the consented development from 25 years to 35 years

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 received1 March 2022
  2. Decision due25 April 2022
  3. Decision issued22 April 2022
  4. Grant issued8 June 2022
  5. Permission expiry7 June 2027

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