GrantedEnergyDecided 21 December 2023

Lands including Pilltown & Ballymad, Drogheda, Co Meath

A 10-year permission for a solar farm development across 41.3 hectares.

23495 · Meath County Council · Lodged 9 May 2023

Reference: 23495
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 9 May 2023

Summary

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The development consists of a solar PV energy development on a 41.3-hectare site. It will include solar panels on steel supports, 11 power stations, a client substation, 10 battery storage containers, and a temporary construction compound.

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Official record

Development description

A 10-year planning permission for a solar pv energy development with a total site area of c. 41.3ha, to include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, 11 no. Mv power stations, 1 no. Client substation, 10 no. Battery storage containers, 1 no. Temporary construction compound, tracks, boundary security fencing and security gates, cctv, landscaping and ancillary works. A natura impact statement (nis) has been submitted to the planning authority with the application. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Weston, Smithstown, Julianstown	Dec 2025	€610,000	417 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received9 May 2023
Further information requested29 June 2023
Further information received11 October 2023
Decision due3 January 2024
Decision issued21 December 2023
Grant issued20 February 2024
Permission expiry19 February 2034

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