GrantedEnergyDecided 2 May 2025

Townlands of Clonymeath and Arodstown, Summerhill, Co. Meath

An extension to the permitted Clonymeath Solar Farm in Summerhill.

2460979 · Meath County Council · Lodged 19 November 2024

Reference: 2460979
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 19 November 2024

Summary

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The development consists of an extension to a permitted solar farm, comprising ground-mounted solar arrays up to 3 metres high. It includes 11 medium voltage power stations, access tracks, a temporary construction compound, and hedgerow removal for sightlines.

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Development description

The development will consist of: (i) an extension to the permitted clonymeath solar farm (pl. Ref: 21/546, abp ref. 311760, pl. Ref: 24/60288) 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) 11 no. Medium voltage power stations, underground electrical cabling and ducting, security fencing and cctv stands; (iii) provision of new internal access tracks and upgrading of existing access tracks, linking with the access track permitted under planning reference 21/546, abp reference 311760; (iv) temporary construction compound with temporary site offices and staff facilities; (v) construction and operational access will be provided via the existing farm entrance off the l2210, to the east of the site; (vi) the removal of the existing hedgerow and boundary wall in the field opposite the existing farm entrance to provide for sufficient sightlines; (vii) the hedgerow will be reinstated set back from the roadside to maintain the necessary sightlines; (viii) site drainage and; (ix) 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. 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'

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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Key dates

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Application received19 November 2024
Further information requested21 January 2025
Further information received28 February 2025
Decision due8 May 2025
Decision issued2 May 2025
Grant issued9 June 2025
Permission expiry8 June 2035

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