GrantedEnergyDecided 3 October 2019

College Road, College & Garmanagh, Nobber Co. Meath

A 10-year permission for a solar farm development in Nobber.

KA190754 · Meath County Council · Lodged 12 June 2019

Reference: KA190754
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 12 June 2019

Summary

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The applicant is seeking a 10-year permission to construct a solar photovoltaic energy development. The project includes ground-mounted solar panels, underground cabling, control and transformer buildings, security fencing, and access tracks.

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Official record

Development description

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 (including cable link to main college proteins plant); 1 no. Customer control building, 2 no. Switchgear and transformer buildings, site perimeter (stock proof) security fence, cctv security cameras; site access tracks; and all associated site development works. A temporary construction compound will be provided and vehicular access is via existing main access serving college proteins. The application site includes a proposed cable route and vehicular access through the college proteins facility that relates to development which comprises or is for the purposes of an activity requiring an industrial pollution prevention and control licence (now replaced by an industrial emissions licence)

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

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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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 25 March 2022.

Notified floor area: 50.88 m²

Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received12 June 2019
Further information received10 September 2019
Decision due7 October 2019
Decision issued3 October 2019
Grant issued22 November 2019
Permission expiry21 November 2029

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