Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedEnergyDecided 27 January 2020

Newtown, Beauparc, Navan Co. Meath

Construction of a 3MW solar farm with ground-mounted panels, a substation, and associated infrastructure.

LB191585 · Meath County Council · Lodged 25 November 2019

Reference
LB191585
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
25 November 2019

Summary

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The project involves a solar farm with an export capacity of approximately 3MW. It will feature photovoltaic panels on ground-mounted frames, a single-storey ESB MV substation/switch room, three transformers, perimeter fencing, CCTV, and an upgraded vehicle entrance.

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Development description

A solar farm with an export capacity of approximately 3mw comprising photovoltic 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

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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 November 2019
  2. Decision due28 January 2020
  3. Decision issued27 January 2020
  4. Appeal submitted20 February 2020
  5. Appeal decided15 October 2020

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