RefusedEnergyDecided 24 July 2018

Newtown, Beauparc, Navan Co. Meath

A 10-year permission is sought for a 3MW solar farm with photovoltaic panels and a substation in Beauparc.

LB180570 · Meath County Council · Lodged 1 June 2018

Reference: LB180570
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 1 June 2018

Summary

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The development will consist of a solar farm with an export capacity of approximately 3MW comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic panels. It will also include a single-storey ESB substation, three transformers, perimeter fencing, CCTV, and an internal access track.

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Official record

Development description

The application is for a 10 year permission. The development will consist of: a solar farm with an export capacity of approximately 3mw comprising photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames, a single-storey esb mv sub-station / switch room building, installation of 3 no. Transformers, ducting & underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing, pole mounted cctv cameras, upgrading of existing vehicle entrance, provision of internal access track and all associated ancillary works and services

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Hand House, Rathdringah, Beauparc	May 2025	€500,000	493 m

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Key dates

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Application received1 June 2018
Decision due26 July 2018
Decision issued24 July 2018
Appeal submitted17 August 2018
Appeal decided14 March 2019
Permission expiry13 March 2029

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