Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 14 June 2021

BALLINDOWN BOGDERRIES, BALLYWILLIAM AND BALLYNAGUILSHA, CO. OFFALY

A 10-year permission for a 40MW solar farm development on a 70.2-hectare site.

21227 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 20 April 2021

Reference
21227
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
20 April 2021

Summary

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The proposed development consists of a solar PV array of approximately 122,904 panels with a maximum export capacity of up to 40MW. It includes a 38kV substation, a transformer unit, 16 power hubs, security fencing, and an attenuation pond. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application.

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Development description

A 10 year permission for the construction of a solar pv development with a maximum export capacity (mec) of up to 40mw comprising on ca. 122,904 no. Photovoltaic panels laid out in arrays, the construction of a 38kv substation (ca. 144.4m2 x 4.75m tall), a transformer unit (ca. 18m2 x 4m tall) and associated bund, along with ancillary development including: 16 no. Power hubs (ca. 15.25m2 x 2.4m), which incorporate an inverter and a transformer, 1 no. Single storey communications building (11.1m2 x 2.5m), 1 no. Single storey client side sub-station building (15.25m2 x 2.9m), 1 no. Single storey equipment storage building (7.5m2 x 2.7m), 10 no. Cctv cameras mounted on 4m high poles, perimeter security fencing, 1 no. Attenuation pond, landscaping enhancement and all ancillary works. The total development area will be ca. 70.2ha. A natura impact statement (nis) will accompany the planning application

Key dates

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  1. Application received20 April 2021
  2. Decision due14 June 2021
  3. Decision issued14 June 2021
  4. Grant issued10 August 2021
  5. Permission expiry9 August 2031

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