Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 17 January 2017

Bullstown, Donaghmore Ashbourne, Co. Meath.

Development of a solar farm with 58,000 square meters of PV arrays in Ashbourne.

AA160553 · Meath County Council · Lodged 1 June 2016

Reference
AA160553
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
1 June 2016

Summary

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The project consists of a solar photovoltaic development featuring arrays with a surface area of approximately 58,000 square meters. It includes a grid control building, five inverter/transformer cabins, two battery enclosures, and security fencing.

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Development description

For a solar photovoltaic (pv) development in the townland of bullstown donaghmore, ashbourne, co. Meath. The development consists of solar pv arrays with a surface area of approximately 58,000m2 mounted on steel support structures, associated underground cabling and ducting, a grid control building, 5 no. Inverter/transformer cabins, 2 no. Battery enclosures, site entrance, access tracks, hardstanding area, boundary security fence, cctv, landscaping and ancillary works. The solar pv arrays will have a height above ground level of up to 3m. An appropriate period of 10 years (i. E. Duration of the planning permission to construct the development) is sought, with an operational life of 25 years after the date of commissioning (appropriate assessment screening report submitted). 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'

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Key dates

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  1. Application received1 June 2016
  2. Further information requested15 July 2016
  3. Further information received2 December 2016
  4. Decision due21 January 2017
  5. Decision issued17 January 2017
  6. Grant issued21 February 2017
  7. Permission expiry20 February 2027

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