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GrantedEnergyDecided 13 September 2024

Killary Lobinstown Navan, & Rathkenny, Navan Co. Meath

A 10-year permission is sought for a large solar farm on a 131.93-hectare site in Navan.

231082 · Meath County Council · Lodged 27 November 2023

Reference
231082
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
PERMISSION
Received
27 November 2023

Summary

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The development will consist of ground-mounted solar PV panels on steel support structures. It will also include electrical transformer/inverter stations, storage containers, CCTV, fencing, and access tracks. A Natura Impact Statement has been submitted.

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Development description

The development will consist of a 10-year permission for the construction of a solar pv energy development within a total site area of approximately 131.93ha, to include solar pv panels ground mounted on steel support structures, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, storage containers, cctv cameras, access tracks, fencing and associated electrical cabling, ducting and ancillary infrastructure. A natura impact statement accompanies this 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'

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Key dates

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  1. Application received27 November 2023
  2. Further information requested29 January 2024
  3. Further information received29 July 2024
  4. Decision due16 September 2024
  5. Decision issued13 September 2024
  6. Appeal submitted8 October 2024

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