Planning Permission Ireland
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On Lands Including Mullinam Paddock & Loughlinstown, Ratoath, Co. Meath

Development of an 82.5-hectare solar farm with battery storage containers.

RA201953 · Meath County Council · Lodged 15 December 2020

Reference
RA201953
Authority
Meath County Council
Register status
Invalid or incomplete
Type
PERMISSION
Received
15 December 2020

Summary

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The development consists of a Solar PV Energy Development across an 82.5-hectare site. It will include solar panels on steel supports, 21 MV power stations, 7 battery storage containers, a temporary construction compound, and security fencing.

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Development description

The development will consist of permission for a solar pv energy development with a total site area of 82.5ha, to include solar panels mounted on steel support structures, associated cabling and ducting, 21 no. Mv power stations, 7no, battery storage containers, 1 no, temporary construction compound, access tracks, hardstanding area, boundary security fencing and security gates, cctv, landscaping and ancillary works

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RA - Rural AreaRU
Rural Area

National zoning type: Mixed/general primary sector uses, including 'rural'

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  1. Application received15 December 2020

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