Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedEnergyDecided 10 December 2021

GREENHILLS, RHODE, CO. OFFALY

A 10-year permission for a 22.92-hectare extension to a permitted solar farm and battery storage facility.

21488 · Offaly County Council · Lodged 6 August 2021

Reference
21488
Authority
Offaly County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
6 August 2021

Summary

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The extension will comprise additional solar panels on ground-mounted frames and 6 single-storey electrical inverter/transformer units. The project is located on a 22.92ha site and has an operational lifespan of 35 years, accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement.

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Development description

A 10 year permission for the construction of an extension to the permitted solar pv and battery storage development permitted at srah, greenhills and wood, rhode, co. Offaly permitted under planning permission reference: 20/494. The extension will comprise additional solar panels on ground-mounted frames, 6 single storey electrical inverter/ transformer units, the omission of the security fencing along the northern and eastern boundaries shared with the boundaries of planning permission reference: 20/494, additional boundary fencing along the western and southern boundaries, pole mounted cctv cameras and all associated ancillary development works on a 22.92ha site. The operational lifespan of the solar pv development will be 35 years. A natura impact statement (nis) will accompany the planning application

Key dates

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  1. Application received6 August 2021
  2. Further information requested30 September 2021
  3. Further information received18 October 2021
  4. Decision due12 December 2021
  5. Decision issued10 December 2021
  6. Grant issued28 January 2022
  7. Permission expiry27 January 2032

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