Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 25 July 2024

Towlands of Rathdrinagh Sicily Thomastown, Rahill Drumman & Knockcommon, near the town of Duleek Co Meath

A 10-year permission for a major solar farm across 188.9 hectares near Duleek.

23576 · Meath County Council · Lodged 1 June 2023

Reference
23576
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 June 2023

Summary

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This application seeks a ten-year permission and 35-year operational life for a solar farm on a 188.9-hectare site. The development includes ground-mounted solar panels, inverter stations, security fencing, internal access tracks, and two new site entrances.

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Development description

A ten year permission and 35 year operation life for a solar farm described herein. The total site area for the proposed development is 188.9 hectares consisting of the following: solar photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames and associated hard standing, inverter/transformer stations, underground power and communication cables and ducts, boundary security fence, cctv cameras, upgraded internal access tracks, new internal access tracks, 2 no. New site entrances along the l5608 local road, underground electrical and communications cabling for approximately 700m along the l5608 local road and all associated services and development works including drainage infrastructure, temporary construction compound and landscaing. As part of a separate strategic infrastructure development (sid) application for consent, consent will be sought for the provision of a 110kv onsite electrical substation and associated works from an bord pleanala. This planning application is accompanied by a natura impact statement. Significant further information/revised plans sbumitted 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 received1 June 2023
  2. Further information requested25 July 2023
  3. Further information received1 May 2024
  4. Decision due29 July 2024
  5. Decision issued25 July 2024
  6. Grant issued14 November 2024
  7. Appeal submitted13 August 2024
  8. Permission expiry13 November 2034

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