Townland of Clonymeath, Summerhill, Co. Meath
Extension to the permitted Clonymeath Solar Farm with ground-mounted solar arrays and power stations.
2460288 · Meath County Council · Lodged 25 April 2024
- Reference
- 2460288
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 25 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of an extension to a permitted solar farm, comprising ground-mounted solar arrays with a maximum height of 3 metres. It includes 3 medium voltage power stations, underground cabling, security fencing, and internal access tracks.
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of: (i) an extension to the permitted clonymeath solar farm (pl. Ref: 21/546, abp ref. 311760) comprising the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic (pv) farm consisting of solar arrays on ground mounted steel frames with a maximum overall height of 3 metres above ground; (ii) 3 no. Medium voltage power stations, underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing and cctv stands; (iii) provision of new internal access tracks linking with the access track permitted under pl. Ref: 21/546, abp ref. 311760; (iv) site drainage; (v) all ancillary site development works and apparatus. Planning permission is sought for a period of 10 years with an operational life of 35 years from the date of commissioning
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Rural Area”
National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'
Objective set by the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 (2021–2027). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Timeline
- Application received25 April 2024
- Decision due19 June 2024
- Decision issued18 June 2024
- Grant issued29 July 2024
- Permission expiry28 July 2034
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