Kilkeelan, Athboy, Co. Meath
A 10-year permission for a solar farm on a 17.8-hectare site.
KA161206 · Meath County Council · Lodged 9 November 2016
- Reference
- KA161206
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 November 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a 10-year permission for a solar farm on a site of approximately 17.8 hectares. It will feature ground-mounted photovoltaic panels, an ESB terminal station, a switchgear enclosure, 10 inverter stations, and security cameras.
- Floor area
- 178,000 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The development will consist of a 10 year permission for a solar farm comprising: the installation of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames in rows on a site of c 17.8 hectares, a single storey esb terminal station, a single storey switchgear enclosure with storage container, 10 no. Single storey inverter stations, ducting & underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing, 11 no. Mounted cctv cameras, use of existing access from r154 and provision of internal access tracks and all associated site development and landscaping works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
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 received9 November 2016
- Further information requested21 December 2016
- Decision due22 October 2017
- Decision issued18 October 2017
- Grant issued23 November 2017
- Permission expiry22 November 2027
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