Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 31 May 2019

Dardistown, Julianstown, Co Meath

Amendments to a 3.5 MW ground-mounted solar farm on a 13.6-hectare site.

LB190070 · Meath County Council · Lodged 25 January 2019

Reference
LB190070
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
25 January 2019

Summary

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This application seeks to amend a previously approved development to construct a 3.5 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic farm. The proposal includes extending the operational lifespan of the development to 35 years and installing associated infrastructure such as substations, fencing, and cabling.

Energysolarrenewableinfrastructure
Floor area
136,000 m²

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Development description

To amend application lb161046 which will consist of a 3.5 mw ground mounted solar photovoltaic (pv) farm to generate renewable electricity on a 13.6 hectare (ha) site and to extend the lifespan of the development to 35 years which comprises an access gate, security fencing, solar arrays and racking system, 2 no. Electricity substations, grid connection building, temporary construction compound, cctv, cabling, hardstanding, new access track and ecological beneficial landscaping works.

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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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  1. Application received25 January 2019
  2. Further information received8 May 2019
  3. Decision due4 June 2019
  4. Decision issued31 May 2019
  5. Grant issued24 July 2019
  6. Permission expiry23 July 2024

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