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Knightsbrook and Commons (7th Divison), Trim, Co. Meath

An 11.7-hectare solar farm near Trim.

TA170317 · Meath County Council · Lodged 27 March 2017

Reference: TA170317
Authority: Meath County Council
Register status: Withdrawn
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 27 March 2017

Summary

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A 10-year permission is sought for a solar farm comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic panels on an 11.7-hectare site. The project includes a terminal station, switchgear enclosure, storage container, four inverter stations, perimeter fencing, and CCTV.

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Official record

Development description

The application is for a 10 year permission (to construct development). The development will consist of a solar farm comprising: the installation of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames in rows on a site of c. 11.7 hectares, a single storey esb terminal station, a single storey switchgear enclosure as well as 1 no. Single storey storage container, 4 no. Single storey inverter stations, ducting & underground electrical cabling, perimeter fencing, 6 no. Mounted cctv cameras, use of existing access from the r158 and provision of internal access tracks, and all associated site development and landscaping works

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
Stonehall, Trim, Meath	Jan 2026	€457,000	479 m

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Key dates

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Application received27 March 2017
Further information requested18 May 2017
Application withdrawn15 March 2018

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