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Liscartan and Knockumber, Navan, County Meath

A 10-year permission for a solar energy farm across approximately 34 hectares.

2460103 · Meath County Council · Lodged 16 February 2024

Reference
2460103
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
16 February 2024

Summary

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Permission is sought for a solar energy development on a 34-hectare site with an operational lifetime of 35 years. The project includes photovoltaic panels on mounting frames, electrical inverters, power stations, a control building, cabling, and security infrastructure.

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Development description

A ten-year planning permission for a solar energy development with a total site area of approximately 34 hectares comprising (i) photovoltaic solar panels on steel mounting frames; (ii) electrical inverters; (iii) electrical power stations; (iv) an electrical control building and associated electrical apparatus; (v) underground electrical and communications cabling; (vi) on-site access tracks; (vii) a temporary construction compound; (viii) security fencing and security gates; (ix) pole-mounted security cameras; and (x) all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and reinstatement works. The operational lifetime of the proposed development is 35-years. This development is related to an activity requiring an industrial emissions licence. This planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment screening report and a natura impact statement

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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  1. Application received16 February 2024

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