GrantedEnergyDecided 26 April 2021

SRAH GREENHILLS AND WOOD, RHODE, CO. OFFALY

A 10-year permission for a solar farm and battery storage system on a 132-hectare site in Rhode.

20494 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 13 October 2020

Reference: 20494
Authority: Offaly County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 13 October 2020
Residential units: 1
Floor area: 14.4 m²

Summary

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The project consists of ground-mounted solar panels, 27 inverter/transformer units, and an enclosed battery energy storage system compound with 18 battery units. The development has an operational lifespan of 35 years and is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Storey: 1

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Development description

A 10-year permission. The development will consist of the construction of
A solar pv development on a c. 132 ha site consisting of solar panels on ground-mounted frames, 27 no. Single storey electrical inverter/ transformer units, security fencing, cctv system with pole mounted cameras, upgrading of existing access, landscaping and all associated ancillary development works
An enclosed battery energy storage system compound on a c. 0.385 ha located within the solar pv development site consisting of 18 no. Battery storage units (each with associated containerised step up transformer), 1 no. Containerised control room and 1 no. Containerised switch room and all associated ancillary development works; and
A temporary construction compound adjacent to the existing access. The operational lifespan of the solar pv development and battery energy storage system will be 35 years. A natura impact statement (nis) will accompany the planning application

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Srah, Rhode, County Offaly	Mar 2025	€70,000	467 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received13 October 2020
Further information requested4 December 2020
Further information received2 March 2021
Decision due26 April 2021
Decision issued26 April 2021
Grant issued15 June 2021
Permission expiry14 June 2031

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