Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedEnergyDecided 27 October 2023

Smithstown, Julianstown, Co. Meath A92 Y196

Installation of a ground-mounted solar panel array in Julianstown.

23657 · Meath County Council · Lodged 28 June 2023

Reference
23657
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
28 June 2023

Summary

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The development consists of a ground-mounted solar panel array of up to 150kWp, covering approximately 650 square metres. The panels will be fixed to metal frames anchored to the ground with associated underground cabling.

Energysolarrenewablesground mounted
Floor area
650 m²

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of a solar panel array consisting of up to 150kwp (c. 650m2) of solar panels fixed to metal frames and anchored to the ground, underground cable ducts and all associated works

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Kaikoura, Smithstown, JulianstownNov 2025€745,000200 m
Weston, Smithstown, JulianstownDec 2025€610,000328 m

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Key dates

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  1. Application received28 June 2023
  2. Further information requested18 August 2023
  3. Further information received9 October 2023
  4. Decision due5 November 2023
  5. Decision issued27 October 2023

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