GrantedEnergyDecided 20 December 2017

Ballymacarney and Part of Baytown, The Ward, Co. Meath

A 10-year permission for a major solar PV energy development and substation in The Ward.

AA170600 · Meath County Council · Lodged 30 May 2017

Reference: AA170600
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 30 May 2017

Summary

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Permission is sought for a 10-year period to construct a Solar PV Energy Development on a site of approximately 74.54 hectares. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, 21 inverter/transformer stations, a 110kV substation, customer control buildings, security fencing, and temporary construction compounds.

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Development description

The development will consist of a 10 year permission for the construction of a solar pv energy development comprising installation of solar photovoltaic (pv) panels on ground mounted frames/support structures within existing field boundaries; underground cabling and ducting; 21 no. Inverter/transformer stations, 21 no. Hv cabins; 1 no. 110kv substation and associated infrastructure on hard standing inside palisade security fence; 2 no. Customer control buildings (1 no. Including associated hard standing adjoining the esb substation); 1 no. Communications cabin; site perimeter (stock proof) security fencing (c. 74.54 hectares); cctv security cameras; site access tracks; landscaping and all associated site development works. Three temporary construction compounds will also be provided (screening for appropriate assessment submitted)

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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Key dates

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Application received30 May 2017
Further information requested21 July 2017
Further information received27 November 2017
Decision due2 January 2018
Decision issued20 December 2017
Grant issued8 February 2018
Permission expiry7 February 2028

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