GrantedEnergyDecided 8 June 2017

Irishtown, Kilbrew, Co. Meath

A 12.5 MW solar farm with 48,100 panels and associated infrastructure in Kilbrew.

AA161238 · Meath County Council · Lodged 15 November 2016

Reference: AA161238
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 15 November 2016

Summary

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A 10-year planning permission is sought for a 12.5 MW solar PV farm on a 20.21-hectare site in Kilbrew, County Meath. The development will feature approximately 48,100 ground-mounted panels, 10 transformer stations, inverters, a substation, and security fencing.

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Official record

Development description

A 10 year permission for development which consists of the construction of an up to 12.5 mw solar pv farm comprising approximately 48,100 no. Photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames within a site area of 20.21 hectares and associated ancillary development including 10 no. Transformer stations, 10 no. Auxiliary transformer stations, 10 no. Inverters, 1 no. Client side substation, 1 no. Single storey storage building, 1 no. Single storey communications building, 1 no. Single storey dno building, 4 no. Cctv security cameras mounted on 4 metre high poles and perimeter security fencing (2 metres high) and the formation of an access to the site from the adjoining l5003-44 road. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Kilmoon, Ashbourne, Co Meathnot full market price	Jun 2026	€90,000	359 m

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Key dates

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Application received15 November 2016
Further information requested16 January 2017
Further information received9 May 2017
Decision due11 June 2017
Decision issued8 June 2017
Appeal submitted5 July 2017
Appeal decided20 March 2018

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