IN THE TOWNLAND OF CLARA, NEAR CLARA, CO OFFALY
Development of a solar farm on a 29.7-hectare site near Clara.
18314 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 19 July 2018
- Reference
- 18314
- Authority
- Offaly County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 July 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed solar farm will feature solar PV arrays on metal frames, a single electrical control building, up to 8 inverter units, and a temporary construction area. The project includes boundary security fencing, CCTV, and an access track.
- Floor area
- 214 m²
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Official record
Development description
Development of a solar farm. The proposed solar farm will comprise the construction and operation of solar pv arrays mounted on metal frames on an approx 29.7ha site, inclusive of a single electrical control building, up to 8 inverter units, a temporary construction area and ancillary facilities, boundary security fence with cctv units, an access track, all associated works (inclusive of gross floor space of proposed works up to 213.6sqm). The application is accompanied by an environmental report and stage 1 screening for appropriate assessment
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 July 2018
- Further information requested11 September 2018
- Further information received23 November 2018
- Decision due20 December 2018
- Decision issued19 December 2018
- Grant issued4 February 2019
- Permission expiry3 February 2024
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