Fidorfe Grange and part of, Ratoath Manor, Co. Meath
A 10-year permission for a large-scale solar farm development.
RA170644 · Meath County Council · Lodged 9 June 2017
- Reference
- RA170644
- Authority
- Meath County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 9 June 2017
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 653.4 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a 10-year permission for a solar PV energy development. It will feature ground-mounted solar panels, 24 inverter/transformer stations, 24 HV cabins, control buildings, security fencing, and temporary construction compounds.
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Official record
Development description
A 10 year permission for the construction of a solar pv energy development comprising solar photovoltaic (pv) panels on ground mounted frames/support structures within existing field boundaries; underground cabling and ducting; 24 no. Inverter/transformer stations; 24 no. Hv cabins; 2 no. Electricity control buildings; 1 no. Communications cabin; site perimeter (stock proof) security fencing (c. 85.3ha); cctv security cameras; site access tracks; landscaping; and all associated site development works. Two temporary construction compounds will also be provided, one to each side of the site. 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullinam Lane, Kilbride, Co Meath | Jun 2025 | €900,000 | 380 m |
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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 received9 June 2017
- Further information received15 December 2017
- Decision due31 January 2018
- Decision issued30 January 2018
- Appeal submitted23 February 2018
- Appeal decided12 December 2018
- Permission expiry11 December 2028
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